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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Duane Eddy, born 86 years ago today (April 26) in Corning, N.Y. He learned to play guitar at age 5, and he relocated to Arizona at age 13. Most known for his "twangy guitar" sound, he appeared in a number of movies, and with his backup band (The Rebels), he charted 15 Billboard...

During remarks given in Washington on Wednesday, President Biden accidentally shared a little too much with the audience in his latest speech. Biden made a notable gaffe during the remarks, reading aloud internal cues from his teleprompter intended for his eyes only. After stating “Four more...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Barbra Streisand, born 82 years ago (on April 24, 1942) in Brooklyn. She made her Broadway debut at age 20, and she had the lead role in "Funny Girl" at age 22. As a singer, she charted 20 Billboard Top 40 singles, and this ("The Way We Were" in 1973) was the first of her five...

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Michigan bishop says Biden's Faith FLUNKS Catholicism 101 In a recent address, Michigan's Bishop Robert Gruss of the Diocese of Saginaw expressed his belief that President Joe Biden lacks a comprehensive understanding of Catholicism, despite the President's claims of devout faith...

Dear REVerse: Indeed, his wife received much local attention on occasion.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mel Carter, born 85 years ago (on April 22, 1939) in Cincinnati. The singer-actor was on local radio at age 4, and he began as a gospel singer before going solo in 1963. Here, he performs his huge 1963 hit, "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" ...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Peter Frampton, born in London 74 years ago (on April 22, 1950). Before going solo in 1974, he was with British groups The Herd and Humble Pie. Here, he performs his big breakout U.S. single ("Show Me The Way") from 1976 ...

RIP ... and because Betts is from our immediate area, the Sarasota (Fla.) Herald-Tribune had massive coverage on Betts' death, including a front-page story that jumped to two inside pages, accompanied by photos.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Johnny Tillotson, born in Palatka, Fla., 86 years ago (on April 20, 1938). He was on radio as early as age 9, and as a recording artist, he charted 14 Billboard Top 40s, the first of which was "Poetry In Motion" (a No. 2 hit in 1960) ...

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mark Volman, born 77 years ago (on April 19, 1947) in Los Angeles. He was a founding member of The Turtles, and here, on the front left, he sings co-lead with Howard Kaylan on "You Showed Me" from 1969 ...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Alan Price, born in County Durham, England, 82 years ago today (April 19, 1942). He was keyboardist for The Animals, a group originally known as The Alan Price Combo. His great organ playing is a key part of the group's biggest hit ("House Of The Rising Sun") in 1964 ...

The COVID blame game seldom addresses the pertinent issues!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Hayley Mills, born in London 78 years ago (on April 18 1946). The songstress-actress was the daughter of actor John Mills, and as a vocalist, her biggest hit was "Let's Get Together" from the 1961 film "Parent Trap" ...