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Don Brewer
It didn't take long for rock band Grand Funk Railroad to win the hearts of millions, but now front man Don Brewer and the band satisfy three generations of fans with a comeback.
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Behind the Music
Jesse Stone wrote "Shake, Rattle & Roll", "Flip, Flop, Fly", "Idaho" and many other hits. He co-founded A&M Records and was going strong until age 97. Growing Bolder pays tribute to a little-known legend.
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Liberty DeVitto
He was the creative force on some of Billy Joel's biggest hits, but when they parted ways, drummer Liberty DeVitto was adrift. Find out how he found his purpose and way again.
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The season is here!
Anyone who's looked at my blogs (both of you) knows that I love baseball. The Mrs. and I just had to watch Field of Dreams last weekend to get ready. Normally I don't go for movies that are sappy, sentimental, and manipulative, but darn it, Field of...
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He Had More #1 Hits than the Beatles!
You probably never heard of him or his group, but you absolutely love his music. Uriel Jones was the drummer for the Funk Brothers, and the heartbeat behind some of Motown's biggest hits.
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The Nelsons
Former teen idols Matthew and Gunnar Nelson come from one of the most famous show biz families in history.
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The Streaker
He's a streaker. No, not that kind. He's a normal 59-year-old who decided to go for a run one day. And then the next. And then the next. 1,000 days and more than 3,200 miles later, his streak is still on track.
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Reach For Your Dreams
Dennis Walters was on the verge on making the PGA Tour when a freak accident left him paralyzed. But his dreams never died.
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Ronnie Milsap
Ronnie Milsap has scored a staggering 40 No. 1 hits, but his rags-to-riches life story is far more impressive than his success on the charts.
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Fantasy, Fiction and Fun!
Science fiction is not only alive and well, it's getting bigger all the time. Put on your Vulcan ears and your Ewok costume and come with us to FX International, a show that's out of this world!
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Branson Christmas Shows
Do you remember the song "Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree" made famous by Tony Orlando in the early '70? I have been singing it since we went to see Tony Orlando at the Welk Theater in Branson, MO. Tony and the Lennon Sisters are performing...
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The Spinners' Bobbie Smith
The Spinners were once considered Motown's forgotten group, but that all changed with one important record. Lead singer Bobbie Smith explains why The Spinners still have staying power.
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Ron Dante
He sings, he writes award-winning songs and he's also one of the most successful music producers in history. Ron Dante has a plate full of accolades, including being the lead singer of a cartoon band.
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My Association Experience, Part 2
Again, taken from my Facebook profile: Well, as if the concert in Mt. Dora, FL on February 21st wasn't enough, Saturday, May 2nd, I once again had the chance to see, as well as talk with my lifetime heroes before and after the concert in Ocala, FL....
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My Association Experience, Part 1
The following was taken from my Facebook profile, with a little editing: Saturday, February 21, 2009, will be a date which I will never forget. After 40 years, I finally had a chance to see The Association in concert in Mt. Dora, FL (their first ever...
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Mary Weiss
After a 40-year absence, Shangri-Las lead singer Mary Weiss is back with a new pop album.
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Harry Wayne Casey
For a man whose music literally defined the 1970s, it's surprising that Harry Wayne Casey is just as popular today. Known for hits like "Get Down Tonight" and "That's the Way I Like It," he's the man behind K.C. and The Sunshine Band.
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Bobby Goldsboro
After putting his other passions on the backburner for more than 20 years, legendary singer/songwriter Bobby Goldsboro started growing bolder and taking chances with his life and career and started painting.
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Sandy Yaguda
Legendary rock star and founding member of the band Jay and the Americans, Sandy Yaguda, is having fun bringing his band back to life.
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BJ Thomas
Usually, when it rains, it pours, but BJ Thomas enjoyed superstardom with his mega hit "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head." Not only did he earn Grammy Awards and platinum records, he also kicked a bad habit in the meantime.
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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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Gary Puckett
One of the hottest stars of the 1960s is still pumping out new music and thrilling old and new fans.
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Leo Luken
At 90 years old, Leo Luken may still be the most amazing golfer alive today. He's accomplished a feat no one else on the planet has before.
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Shirley Alston Reeves
Shirley Alston Reeves knows just what it means to be a musical legend. The founder of a group that's recorded six top 10 singles, Reeves has made her way into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Why You Should Never Stop Dreaming
We all kn ow that 41-year-old Dara Torres will be the oldest U.S. Olympic swimmer ever when she hits the water next month in Beijing. But she won't be the oldest member of this year's U.S. team. That honor goes to 58-year-old John Dane.
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Don Felder
He was part of one of the most successful and popular rock bands in history and Don Felder was the writer behind their biggest hit, "Hotel California." But now, Felder talks about the bitter break up of The Eagles.
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Charley Pride
Charley Pride was in no short supply of talent. He's a country music legend who dreamed of being in the Major League Baseball hall of fame. But it wasn't his lack of talent that stopped him - it was the color of his skin.
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Ellington Darden
The man who changed the way ordinary people work out is still revolutionizing the fitness industry. Only this time, he's focusing on exercisers like himself -- those over 50.
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Liberty Finds Life After Billy Joel
He was the heartbeat behind just about every hit the piano man ever recorded. Billy Joel went another direction and so did Liberty DeVitto. What he found was a rekindled passion for his craft.
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Paying Tribute to Dear Old Dad
As a nation, we've been celebrating Father's Day for less than 40 years. Make up for those lost years by checking out the greatest collection of inspirational, butt-kicking dads around!
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Johnny Mathis
Johnny Mathis is one of this country's most beloved singers, but his music career almost never happened. Find out what prompted him to make the jump to music.
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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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We're Better Off Without Them!
Can you believe all the celebrities who died in '07? I'm sure you saw the names. Every newspaper in the country ran a list back around new years of those who didn't make it out alive. Don't you hate that? It's enough to bring anybody down. Of course, it's...
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5 Questions With: Debbie Zipp
What happens when you combine "girl power" with "boomer power?" Debbie Zipp has coined a new phrase that she and her partners at In the Trenches Productions hope will become the new catch phrase: "Women over 40 Power!"
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Age is Just a Number
“You should write a book.” I’d love to have a dollar for everyone who must have told Dara Torres that very thing after her amazing performance in Beijing. When the public demands a book, you write one. And Dara did. It hits the shelves this week....
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A Legend of Stage and Screen
Julie Andrews has had a legendary career; from movies and television to Broadway musicals, and now, she's an acclaimed author.
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Working from home
I've been in network marketing for years and over those years I've learned quite a bit. Some of...
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Riding Out the Male Midlife Crisis
Some men never want to grow up. Eventually, most do! The London Daily Telegraph proves man-opause is a world-wide condition!
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Two Voices Separated By 1 Generation
It Will Never Happen Again- If international pop star, Rihanna, can forgive her pop star boyfriend, Chris Brown, why shouldn't I? A few weeks ago Chris was charged with severely beating Rihanna and pictures were released to prove it. This...
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"Lord, I Want The Adventure…or Do I?
By Aaron Welch, LMHC, NCC, CSOTS I wrote, recently, that I have been in a...
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Roadie Report 32 -By Camilla McGuinn
Growing Bolder Note: This a fabulous 2007 wrap-up written by Roger McGuinn's wife Camilla. As always, it's a fascinating tale that starts in the present and occasionally "timeshifts" to add context to the present. October 10, 2007: Roger was...
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Romancing the Road
This is an unusual love story involving an 89-year-old woman and her beloved Chariot. The two have been together for decades and traveled more than 540,000 miles across this nation's highways and side streets.
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Petula Clark
Petula Clark became a mega-superstar in Europe before crossing the ocean and becoming a household name in America with her hit song "Downtown."
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Martha Reeves
The unmistakable voice behind songs like "Dancing in the Streets" and "Nowhere to Run" is more powerful than it's ever been.
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Neil Sedaka
Legendary singer/songwriter Neil Sedaka sits down with Growing Bolder to celebrate a milestone.













































