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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 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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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,...
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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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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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Reach for Your Dreams
Like so many of us out there, Dennis Walters grew up loving the game of golf. But unlike most of us, he actually had the potential to make it his career!
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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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Boomer's Buzz: Thursday, April 3, 2008
McCain considers veeps, FAA investigates airlines, Mariah overtakes Elvis, research refutes the benefits of 8 glasses of water a day, sleep longer and lose weight, bizarre hotels, dumb criminal, smart musician.
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Boomer's Buzz: Thursday, April 17, 2008
Today's Buzz; McCain: "I'm not too old," ABC ripped for Dems debate, vitamin warning, Bill Cosby raps, Boomers bummed while seniors are happy, 5 new cancer treatments, and "middle age woman" performed live.
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Boomer's Buzz: Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Hillary wins Texas and Ohio to keep her campaign alive. McCain clinches GOP nomination and Huckabee bows out. Plus, cancer risks and hormone therapy, "60 Minutes" blackout mystery, publishing scandal, failed dogs, and Star Wars according to a 3-year-old.
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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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Mary Weiss
After a 40-year absence, Shangri-Las lead singer Mary Weiss is back with a new pop album.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Nintendo Wii Fit
The next big evolution in exercise equipment has arrived. Only you may have to fight your kids for a chance to use it. The Nintendo Wii is suddenly the newest must-have accessory for your morning workout.
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Neil Sedaka
Legendary singer/songwriter Neil Sedaka sits down with Growing Bolder to celebrate a milestone.
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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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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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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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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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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."




























