Born: July 7, 1913
One the last original Delta blues musicians. A longtime sideman, Perkins released his first solo album in 1988, at 72.

48 years ago today (August 1, 1960), Chubby Checker's "The Twist" was released inspiring the dance craze of the 1960s. Round and around and around...

Born: April 4, 1927
Author, poet, playwright, actress, director, educator and activist who overcame homelessness to become one of the nation's most celebrated women.

A new government study finds that The Villages is the fastest-growing micropolitian area in all of America. Read the news release, then let us know -- is it too big, or just the right size?

Today's Buzz: Obama to 82-year-old woman -- 'Will you be my running mate?" Purple Haze? Alleged Hendrix sex tape to be released, inventor of LSD dies, how to shoot better photos, and get down with the most unusual prison rehabilitation program anywhere.

Want to live longer? Drink up! A study just released by the Harvard School of Public Health and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, finds that drinking up to six cups of coffee every day may actually cut your risk of dying from heart disease.

Talk about growing bolder! First Rocky Balboa and now angry Viet Nam veteran John Rambo. Lionsgate has announced that John Rambo, starring 61-year old Sylvester Stallone, will be released January 25, 2008.

Dorothy Hamill recently revealed that doctors have diagnosed her with breast cancer.

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.

The whistle behind one of TV's all-time most recognizable theme songs has died. Earle Hagen not only whistled it, he wrote it, too. In fact, he wrote some of the most popular themes in history. See if your favorite show is among them.

Today is Saturday, September 27th. Today's birthdays include actress Jayne Meadows who turns 88. On this day in 1954, The Tonight Show debuted hosted by Meadow's husband Steve Allen.

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.

He put the "beat" in The Beatles -- but never made it to Abbey Road. We wish a very happy birthday to musician Pete Best, plus we kick off our celebration of all things Thanksgiving with a very special Picture of the Day.

Researchers just released a list of some easy things you can do to live a longer, happier life.

This week's news that as many as 25 FSU players -- nearly one-third of the roster -- have been implicated in an academic cheating scandal and will miss the Music City Bowl is big trouble for 78-year-old coaching legend Bobby Bowden.

If warding off Alzheimer's was as easy as taking a pill – wouldn't we all grab a glass of water and get medicated? The pills are called statins, but not everyone is on board with the idea of prescribing them to people as prevention.

In May of 2008, after suffering a seizure, doctors diagnosed Senator Ted Kennedy with a malignant brain tumor.

Bob Dylan is best known for his scratchy voice and deep lyrics, but now, this singer-songwriter-poet-artist is showing off some new art in the United Kingdom.

Each week, Growing Bolder asks top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.

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