GB Items Related to Tag - 60s

  • Margery Meyer
    Margery Meyer

    A woman who didn't even start swimming until her mid-60s is now lapping up the competition, earning four No. 1 rankings.


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    Richard Abrahams

    A former top collegiate swimmer is now in his 60s and swimming faster than he ever has.


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    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 prostate surgery to emerge more prolific than ever.

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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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    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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    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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    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!


  • Bill Shafer
    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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    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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    Davy Jones

    Former teen heartthrob Davy Jones is an accomplished actor of television, film and stage, a writer and a storyteller, but he is best known as the frontman in the '60s phenomenon known as the Monkees.


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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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    Fast Forwards -- A Good Laugh

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


  • Peter Criss
    Peter Criss

    A founding member of KISS is reinventing himself with a new grandchild and a new CD.


  • Roger McGuinn

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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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  • Flo Meiler
    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.


  • Brenda Lee
    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.


  • Joe and Carol Neal
    Joe and Carol Neal

    Talk about an amazing race. A couple from The Villages travels to Ireland for a race that includes chilly waters and a sewage spill.


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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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    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!


  • Wavy Gravy
    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.


  • Terri Dennis
    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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    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...

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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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    What Motivated You To Pursue Your Course In Life?

    Each week, Growing Bolder will ask top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting your life.



 

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