Malt Shop Memories Cruise 2018

“The last bastion of doo-wop culture in a McDonald’s world.” These words were written about Philadelphia, but they apply equally to Philadelphia’s legendary radio personality JERRY BLAVAT — The “Geator with the Heater,” the “Boss with the Hot Sauce.” The unique... Read More →

Lloyd Price’s soulful Lawdy Miss Clawdy with Fats Domino on piano and Earl Palmer on drums topped the R&B charts for seven weeks in 1952. Following in rapid succession were hits including Just Because, Stagger Lee, I’m Gonna Get Married and Lady Luck. In between performing... Read More →

Sonny Turner became the Platters’ lead singer at 19 (chosen from 100 prospects to replace Tony Williams) and brought them back to the pop charts in the ’60s with such hits as I Love You 1000 Times and With This Ring, as well as re-recording major hits Only You (And You Alone... Read More →