GB Items Related to Tag - 60s

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    Nadine O'Connor

    Now in her 60s, Nadine O'Connor is a track and field superstar and loving every minute of it.


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    Love, Loss and Life Lessons

    Babette Williams married her soulmate in her 60s, published a series of books in her 70s, and is looking forward to breaking more new ground in her 80s. She is proof that it's all about attitude, not age.


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    Joey Dee

    Joey Dee and his group the Starliters shot to the top of the pop charts in the 1960s with their dance song, "The Peppermint Twist."


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    Rich Abrahams

    Richard Abrahams was one of the world's best swimmers during his collegiate career in the 1960s, and amazingly, now that he's in his 60s, he is swimming faster than he ever has before!


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    Roadside Works of Art

    The Florida Highwaymen were 26 African-American artists who traveled the state in the '50s and '60s selling paintings along the roadside. Ignored at the time, today their works are highly sought-after collectibles.


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    The Music of Bob Rafkin

    He learned his craft in the Greenwich Village scene of the '60s and like a fine wine has perfected with age. Introduce yourself to the music of this amazing songwriter/guitarist.


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    Best of the Rest - Hot Flash Sparks Snapshots

    As a boy Bruce Gilden loved to stare out the window. He saw things no one else did. Now in his 60s he roams the streets of New York trying to capture them on camera. His flash-in-your-face style startles his subjects but results in compelling photography.


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    Tom Rush: "Remember Song"

    It seemed like folk music legend Tom Rush had forgotten how popular he was in the '60s, because when his "Remember Song" went viral on YouTube, he was surprised. It's gotten more than 3 million views, giving people a reason to remember him.


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    Fast Forwards: They Way We Were

    Have you seen this list making the rounds on the Internet? It's to all the kids who survived the 1930s, '40s, '50s, '60s and '70s!


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    Wavy Gravy

    Every day, Wavy Gravy still lives his life with the ideals and dreams born out of the hippie movement. He was the face of Woodstock and he's devoted his life to peace.


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    Pontiac Fades Into History

    GM announced it will phase out it's Pontiac division as part of a major restructuring. But Pontiac? Here's a look back at a 1966 commercial from it's glory days!


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    Tom Rush

    This folk music legend became an Internet sensation on YouTube! with his hilarious song about baby boomers. Now, in his 60s, Tom Rush has finally hit the big time.


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    It's Mom's Turn To Shine!

    What do Ellen DeGeneres, Madonna, Jamie Lee Curtis, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Sharon Stone, Eve Plumb (Jan on "The Brady Bunch"), Joan Jett, Holly Hunter, Belinda Carlisle, Annette Bening, Andie MacDowell and Anita Baker all have in common? They all have...

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  • Robert Altman, The Sixties
    Robert Altman

    Legendary rock photographer Robert Altman documented the essence of the 1960s through his camera lens, and now he's bringing these extraordinary pictures to you.


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    Bob Rafkin: Songs of a Lifetime

    Guitarist Bob Rafkin's rich, musical life has taken him from the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960s to working with Joni Mitchell and Arlo Guthrie in LA. Now, in his 60s, he's overcome illness to emerge more prolific than ever.


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    Super Groovy 70s

    Was there ever a more chaotic decade than the 60's? I mean, it's like the '70's never had a chance!!! Imagine being squeezed in between the '60's and the '80's! It's no wonder the '70's wandered around like a lost little puppy looking for a place to call...

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    Fast Forwards -- A Good Laugh

    A married couple in their early 60s was celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary in a quiet, romantic little restaurant.


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    Davy Jones

    Monkees frontman and teen heartthrob Davy Jones tells us how he's still packing in the crowds.


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    Peter Criss

    KISS drummer Peter Criss says he's reinventing himself in his 60s.


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    Flo Meiler

    You think it's too late to pursue your dreams? Think again. Less than a decade after taking up the pole vault, Flo Meiler, 70, is the world record holder and she's tearing up the track records, too.


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    He's Still Got It

    The placed was packed. Off stage, one of the most famous guitars in the history of music began to jangle with one of rocks most recognizable tunes. The sellout crowd exploded into applause as 64-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn strolled...

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    Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis

    Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis have enjoyed a 40-year love affair with music and each other. Find out how they've weathered the music industry and life's biggest challenges all the while keeping their marriage vibrant.


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    Julie Newmar

    She's always been known as one of the most seductive women in Hollywood, and at 75, she's proving sensuality and real beauty know no age limits.


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    Roger Rocks on a Scooter

    Rock legend Roger McGuinn takes us for a ride powered exclusively by energy from the sun.


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    Brenda Lee

    Brenda Lee is a little bit country and a little bit rock 'n' roll. Actually, she's a lot of both. She's the only woman in music history to be inducted into the hall of fame for both and will be awarded with the Pioneer Award this year.


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    Joe and Carol Neal

    Talk about an amazing race. A couple from The Villages travels to Ireland to brave the elements for a swim race.


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    John Davidson

    He's been thrilling audiences for nearly five decades, and John Davidson says at 67, he continues to find new joys in performing on stage.


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    The Age of Aquarius

    They were the driving force behind the Fifth Dimension. Marilyn McCoo's hypnotic, calming voice rang out with a soothing, cooling optimism that was so missing in the chaos that was the 60s. When Billy blended in his voice, songs like Up, Up and Away,...

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    Kendall Farr

    This sassy stylist thinks "looks-ism" is just as bad as the rest of the "isms," and she's fighting back by teaching men and women of all ages how to stay fashionable.


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    Leon Fleisher: The Sound of Determination

    By age 16, Leon Fleisher was performing at Carnegie Hall, but then he was struck by a rare disease that robbed him of the use of his right hand. He sought a cure and learned to be a one-handed concert pianist.


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    Bob Rafkin

    He's a musician who cut his teeth in the Greenwich Village folk scene of the '60s and has been on a personal and musical odyssey ever since. The result? A musician well worth listening to.


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    Susan Silver

    She's the unofficial spokeswoman for Cougars everywhere, but Susan Silver is much more than a pretty face. She's a TV pioneer who has a lot to say about the state of TV.


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    Bold in Beijing

    Think you have to be a teenager to be a big star in the Olympic Games? Check out these athletes who are proving you can still be a sports star in your 40s, 50s and even 60s!


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    Olympic Breakfast of Champions

    It's only a matter of time till we see Michael Phelps and Dara Torres in TV commercials. Olympic stars have been cashing in since Bob Richards became the first athlete ever on the front of a box of Wheaties. Watch this spot from the '60s.


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    Dr. Richard Davidson

    One of the world's top minds on all things spiritual and mental has tips to help you train your own mind to change your life for the better.


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    Joe Cocker

    Just as his star was rising, singer Joe Cocker was falling deep into the bottle. His story of survival will show you it's never too late to change for the better.


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    Mimi Weddell

    In her 90s and considered one of the most beautiful people on both big and small screens, Mimi Weddell could be considered a late bloomer! See why her acting dreams got deferred, why she loves hats, and what growing up in the Depression taught her.


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    Terri Dennis

    Feeling nostalgic? The Original Pop Art Diva, Terri Dennis, has your fix. Her cool Web site has color, fun and art you won't see anywhere else.


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    Looking for the Dankbaarheid

    This picture was made in a Danish port, about 1927 I think. The little girl is my mother, born...

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    Larry Gatlin

    One of the most beloved country acts of all time is back with new music and a renewed spirit about hitting the road. Larry Gatlin explains why he and his brothers are ready to leave their wild days behind.


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    Lyrical Lumber

    The sounds of the past have never been more sweet! They work magic at Lyrical Lumber, returning the voice to the neglected instruments of yesterday.


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    Calling it Quits

    We talk a lot about the rapidly changing culture of aging and how anything is now possible. That’s a good thing, right?For many American’s, the surprising answer is “no!” One woman recently told me, “I don’t want the stress of trying to be...

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    GB Staff Picks

    With hundreds of videos and radio interviews to watch and listen to here on GrowingBolder.com, it's hard to know where to start! So we thought we'd put together a list of GB staff picks for best stories on GrowingBolder.com.


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    My Work with Women

    One of the many stages of grief is the feeling of being deeply hurt. The person you loved has left you and you feel abandoned. For me, after the death of my husband, that feeling meant that for quite some time I felt very negative toward men. In my grief,...

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    Geezer on a Unicycle?

    And the guy is fantastic! Watch this video and be AMAZED at what this guy can do, and find out how the 53 year old piano tuner became one of the most accomplished riders in the world!


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    Money Matters

    Social Security has become the latest game of chance. The question is, should you start taking your benefits at age 62 or wait till 65?


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    Silver Surfers

    We learned at the recent Surf Expo that riding the waves isn't just for kids. It 's becoming a sport for life. That had us wondering, who are the pioneers, the role models for senior surfing? We knew there had to be some -- and we weren't disappointed.


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    Growing Bolder Launches Bold New Venture

    Bolder Broadcasting Inc., the world's leading producer of active-lifestyle content, announces the launch of GrowingBolder.com, a unique online community for men and women interested in living life to its fullest.


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    GB Survey: Should Marijuana be Legalized?

    According to a new Zogby International Poll, 41 percent of the American public believes that the drug should be legalized. What say ye?


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    Day 71: Singalonga ITCZ

    Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner....

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    Tammy Erickson

    The meaning of retirement has changed so much over the years that author Tammy Erickson says to retire it! In her new book, she says boomers have more options and don’t have to just leave their careers behind when they hit 65.


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    Skydivers Over Sixty Smash World Record

    Growing Bolder is something anyone can do. This is how skydivers do it. It's one of the most inspiring, empowering and unforgettable world records ever, and only Growing Bolder was there to document it.


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    Lifelong Learning Minute: Skydivers Over Sixty

    Growing Bolder is something anyone can do. This is how skydivers do it. It's one of the most inspiring, empowering and unforgettable world records ever.


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    Nancy Nordstrom

    After her husband’s death, Nancy Merz Nordstrom took charge of her life and is making the most of her after 50 years.


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    Barry Levine

    He took a job as a freelance photographer for an event called Woodstock. Little did he know his life would never be the same. His photos have frozen the most talked about moments in music history in time for us all.


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    Robert "Kool" Bell

    Listing off Robert "Kool" Bell's awards could take forever. But he and his group, Kool & The Gang, don't seem to be going anywhere. Ten years after their last album, they've expanded the band 12 and added an intergenerational touch to their music.


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    Isaac Hayes Dies at 65

    Soul and funk music legend Isaac Hayes was found dead Sunday afternoon at his home in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 65. A sheriff's deputy responded to Hayes' home after his wife found him unconscious on his bedroom floor near a treadmill that was running.


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    Wendy Reid Crisp

    Author Wendy Reid Crisp has made her whole life about getting older. She's written books about being 60 and things she won't do now that she's 50, and her biggest aging accomplishment is holding the position of editor-in-chief of Grand Magazine.


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    Roger McGuinn

    Roger and Camilla joined us live in studio for the entire hour. Roger brought his guitar and took us on a trip thorough the history of rock.


  • Pat Bond
    Pat Bond

    Pat Bond rediscovered the joys of athletics in her 40s and the 68-year-old says sports have actually made her excited to age.


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    Tiny Caizel

    Tiny Caizel is a big-time athlete with a small name.


  • Joe Neal
    Joe Neal

    At 64, Joe Neal is the oldest member of the triathlon team at The Villages, Fla., and he's just getting started.



 

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