A Tribute: From McCartney to Kennedy

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It’s been a half century since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and its impact is still being felt. Questions of what could have been continue to reverberate through our culture.

Musician John Babcock was just a child when Kennedy was shot but he admits it is never far from his mind. He’s sharing his prized collection of memorabilia with Growing Bolder and a song he wrote for the 25th anniversary that’s just as touching and significant today.

Here is his tribute to a time gone by.

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Bolder Backstage with Tommy Roe

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Do you remember the name Tommy Roe? In the ’60s, when it came to musical stars he was one of the biggest in the world! In fact, when the Beatles and the Stones were moving up the charts, he was one of the guys they had to climb over. He had 27 songs that made top 30, like Sheila, Sweet Pea and Dizzy! Roe was a worldwide hit. In 1963 he did a tour of England, and you know who opened for him? Four lads from liverpool!

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