2019 Malt Shop Memories Cruise

“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 DJ... Read More →

While babysitting in 1958 Shirley Owens and Beverly Lee decided to form a group, adding Doris Coley and Addie “Micki” Harris to ad-lib I Met Him on a Sunday (Ronde-Ronde) in a talent show. A schoolmate’s mother owned a record label, and the Shirelles had a chart hit—and then... Read More →

The Chiffons—Bronx schoolmates Judy Craig Patricia Bennett and Barbara Lee—added Sylvia Peterson at the suggestion of Ronald Mack, who wrote their 1963 No. 1 debut, He’s So Fine. The No. 5 One Fine Day followed, and in 1966 the No. 10 Sweet Talkin’ Guy led to a tour in England... Read More →

Discovered in high school by Phil Spector, the Crystals had their first hit with their first recording, There’s No Other (Like My Baby). Success continued with five more top-20 records: Uptown, He’s a Rebel, He’s Sure the Boy I Love, Da Doo Ron Ron (When He Walked Me Home... Read More →