GB Items Related to Tag - legend
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Mel Tillis
Country music legend Mel Tillis has been entertaining audiences for more than 50 years.
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Thurlow "Turbo" Rogers
Cycling legend Thurlow "Turbo" Rogers has raced away with more than 300 victories in his career, and the 47-year-old says he's only getting better with age.
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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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Marilyn Monroe Photographer Reveals Secret
In 1946, Hollywood photographer Joe Jasgur was asked to take some photos of Norma Jeane Dougherty. They turned out to be the photos that launched Marilyn Monroe's career, but they also launched an urban legend.
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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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Boomer's Buzz: Sunday, April 6, 2008
Screen legend Charlton Heston has died at the age of 84. The Oscar-winning actor was best known for playing historical figures ranging from Moses to Michelangelo. Heston announced in 2002 that he suffered from Alzheimer's disease.
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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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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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Cyd Charisse, Dance Legend, Dies at 87
Cyd Charisse, the last great Hollywood dancer, died Tuesday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after suffering an apparent heart attack Monday.
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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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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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Will O' The Wisp
Will O' The Wisp Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, second only to Christmas. I believe that holidays are often created as an output for creative expression through decorating. Halloween allows the the 'dark' side of our personalities and...
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Paul Newman Passes Away at 83
Hollywood legend Paul Newman passed away Friday after a battle with cancer. He was 83. Newman died in the farmhouse in Westport, Conn., where he lived with his wife and occasional costar, Joanne Woodward.
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An Argument for Dylan
An Argument for Dylan What are the chances? Driving along and there you see a big sign flashing "Bob Dylan in concert." Since I have never seen him and I might not get another chance, I thought I'd be an idiot not to grab this opportunity. He is,...
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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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Gary US Bonds
It's one thing to be a role model to somebody, but it's a whole other accomplishment to be an inspiration to a whole entire generation! Rocker Gary US Bonds even influenced musical legend Bruce Springsteen!
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Ian Anderson
The man who turned a flute into a rock instrument in his band Jethro Tull is still an original in his 60s.
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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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Eric Burdon
For someone who's done it all, seen it all and tried it all, all rock 'n' roll legend Eric Burdon wants is to not be misunderstood. He's divulging the secrets, struggles and accomplishments of being a rock hall-of-famer in his new book.
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Spike Jones Jr.
A Hollywood heavyweight is opening the vault to bring the hilarious works of his famous father back into the spotlight.
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Picture of the Day and B'days for Dec. 18
Today is Thursday, Dec. 18, the 353rd day of 2008. Today's birthdays include rock legend Keith Richards who turns 65. Our picture of the day is what's wrong with some circuses.
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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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Picture of the Day and B'days for January 8
Today is Thursday, Jan. 8th, the 8th day of 2009. Today's birthdays include rock singer David Bowie who turns 62. Our picture of the day is of Presidents -- past, present and future.
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Roger Rocks on Rails
What happens when you give a music legend a home video camera and ask him to record an intimate concert on a train from Florida to New York City? All aboard for a trip through rock history with the Byrds founder Roger McGuinn.
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With Apologies to Paul Giamatti, these Merlots are not going Sideways.
It's the regular suspects at the Thursday Tasting Group, and we're tasting Merlots. We know the rap...Merlot has become a bad word in the wine business. A novice entry level wine. Over-produced. Wimpy. Red Wine for girls. The Apple-tini of the Napa...
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GB's World's Oldest
Here's something you won't find anywhere else -- GB's exclusive collection of interviews with remarkable men and women who are the world's oldest in their activity. If you want inspiration and proof that it's never too late, here it is.
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Fire Sale
A Fender guitar that Jimi Hendrix scorched in 1967 has been sold at auction to a 51-year-old American collector for just under $500,000.
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Career of High Notes
Growing Bolder takes you on a priceless trip back in time to a woman who was among the first to perform singing commercials on television! Meet the legendary Nancy Evans.
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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.
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Jim McKay
Jim McKay, the esteemed sportscaster who hosted ABC's popular Wide World of Sports for over 40 years died Saturday of natural causes at his farm in Monkton, Maryland. He was 86.
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Feeling The Blues
One of the most gifted musicians of all time -- B.B. King is only getting better and bolder with the years. Recently, he opened a new blues club in Orlando, Florida, and GrowingBolder.com has video of his amazing performance!
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Byrds Founder and Legendary Guitarist Roger McGuinn Rocks on Rails
In a musical first, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn has recorded a unique video from the inside of a private berth on a train headed from Florida to New York.
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Stricken at his Peak
One of our favorite rock legends has handled ups and downs in the music business. But now, Bob Rafkin, is dealing with a life-threatening illness.
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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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Roger McGuinn's Latest Song
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn has just put the finishing touches on a song he first learned in the late '50s, and you can download it for free! Click to find out more.
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Rain Pryor
Rain Pryor may have inherited her famous father's sense of humor, but she adds her own sense of sass and style to her performances and books.
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Peter Criss
KISS drummer Peter Criss says he's reinventing himself in his 60s.







































