Sometimes stories come along that just need to be shared. Sometimes those stories are of people who are obscured into history because of the more dominant ones demand all the attention. That is the case with Sarah Perkins. She was … Continued
During the late evening of February 3, 1959, the world of rock and roll music changed. The event took place just outside of Clear Lake, Iowa. Earlier that evening, several up-and-coming rock bands had been playing at the Surf Ballroom. … Continued
Lawrence Peter Berra was born in St. Louis in 1925. He grew up in a neighborhood with lots of boys and they played all kinds of sports. He got up in baseball in 1934 because the St. Louis Cardinals won … Continued
It started like any other day. It was a quiet normal day and then the radio announcers started talking about some strange events happening in New York City. Did a plane really hit the North Tower and then another plane … Continued
During some people’s lifetimes, they become so well known that they are identified by one name. Elvis certainly is in that category. He began life in an obscure corner of Mississippi and came from a background that did not inspire … Continued
On December 7th, 1941, the world changed for America. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. The next day, President Roosevelt declared war. In response to the attack, Admiral Chester Nimitz was sent to Pearl Harbor to help put together what America had … Continued
He came from very obscure circumstances. His father was a fisherman who expected all of his sons to follow in his footsteps. In growing up, Joe did not like the smell of dead fish that surrounded him as he scrubbed … Continued
He came from Puerto Rico with mixed heritage (latino & black). As a child, he was raised in difficult circumstances. In his youth, it was obvious that he had incredible physical talent & he was proficient in several sports. He … Continued
It began as an idea to raise funds to create a music studio. John Roberts & Joel Roseman were friends who were looking for investment opportunities. They advertised in the New York Times. Artie Kornfeld & Mike Lang answered with … Continued
Walt Disney was born and grew up in the Chicago area. He started drawing by the age of six. That unleashed a lifetime of artistic expression. He was too young to enlist in W. W. I, so he joined the … Continued