by George Williams | Jun 30, 2026 | Billboard Music, Blog, Family life, Movies, Music
On May 4, 1985, Harlem’s legendary Apollo Theater pulsed with history as it celebrated its 50th anniversary with a star-studded reopening and television special titled Motown Returns to the Apollo. The event, which aired on NBC on May 19, brought together icons from...
by George Williams | May 20, 2026 | Billboard Music, Blog, Family life, Movies, Music
In the raw, blues-drenched underbelly of 1960s London, a single guitar slot in The Yardbirds became the spark for one of rock’s most fascinating—and quietly intense—rivalries. Eric Clapton, already dubbed “God” by fans for his blistering blues leads, walked out in...
by George Williams | Mar 18, 2026 | Blog, Family life, Movies, Music
Prince (the legendary musician) had one of the most high-profile and prolonged disputes with the music industry, particularly his longtime label Warner Bros. Records. His battles centered on artistic control, ownership of master recordings, release schedules, and the...
by George Williams | Jan 6, 2026 | Blog, Family life, Lifestyle
70’s Gold: Summer Breeze Summer Breeze was released by music duo “Seals and Croft” in August of 1972. It was a smash hit that received massive airplay on AM radio, a major driver of success in the musical industry of the day. 70’s Gold: Summer Breeze It has been...
by George Williams | Jan 2, 2026 | Blog, Family life, Lifestyle, Music
(Warning! Some readers of this commentary, and viewers of the attached video clip might find portions objectionable. Viewer discretion is advised) Richard Pryor was a stand up comedian of such talent and influence, that it seems like an unusually high number of...
by George Williams | Dec 22, 2025 | Adventure, Blog, Family life
1970’s childhood experience Romanticizing the 1970’s childhood experience Every generation tends to look back on the time in which they grew up with fondness. Even if the fondness of those memories aren’t an exact match with the way that they were feeling when the...
