John Whelan, Former host of ‘Oldies’
Rock ‘n’ Roll program on WOMR,
LTL Great American Songbook presenter
Four Classes:October 27, November 3, 10, 17
1:30 – 3:00
10/27: THE FOUNDERS
These pioneers of Rock ’n’ Roll made up the first Hall of Fame class were: Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Little Richard, Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis, James Brown, Buddy Holly and The Everly Brothers.
11/3: THE RISE OF THE GROUPS
Groups were an important part of Rock ’n’ Roll, including: The Ink Spots, Billy Haley and The Comets, Clyde McPhatter and The Drifters, The Shirelles, Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers, The Platters, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, The Doors, Booker T. and The MGs, Sly and The Family Stone, Gladys Knight and The Pips, The Flamingos, The O’Jays, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Eagles, The Lovin’ Spoonful, The Righteous Brothers and The Mamas and The Papas.
11/10: THE MIRACLE OF MOTOWN
The incredible collection of talent that represented Motown Records and Hitsville: Berry Gordy, Jackie Wilson, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, Martha and The Vandellas, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Isley Brothers, The Four Tops, The Jackson Five, Michael Jackson, The Commodores, Santana, Earth, Wind and Fire, and The Pointer Sisters.
11/17: LEGENDARY PERFORMERS FROM ROCK ‘N’ ROLL’S GOLDEN ERA:
Performers during the Golden Era included: Bo Diddley, Chubby Checker, Duane Eddy, Aretha Franklin, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, LLoyd Price, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Simon and Garfunkel, Etta James, Al Green, Janis Joplin, Billy Joel, and Paul Simon.