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ROCKIN' 50s MESSAGE BOARD
ROCKIN' 50s MESSAGE BOARD

Welcome! The Rockin50s message board was created by the late Bill Griggs, respected world-wide as a historian of 1950's rock-n-roll and as THE authority on Buddy Holly and The Crickets. We encourage you to post current news items and/or to ask questions pertaining to 1950's rock 'n' roll music, the artists, or the era. It's a moderated board and personal attacks are not allowed. Please display good manners and sign your name. Let's keep everything clean and have some fun...as it was back then.

Thanks, Sharon Griggs & Randy Steele


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Subject Author Date
Buddy Pic re postDaleFri August 25, 2017 15:15:58
NEW REVISED (and CHEAPER!) Edition of My Crash BookRyan VandergriffTue August 02, 2016 11:50:17
Bim Bam --Roller CoaserJoe (Moreau)Thu April 01, 2021 09:37:54
I Forgot to Remember to ForgetdriftwoodMon April 05, 2021 08:38:15
Bill Griggs Passed Away 10 Years Ago TodayRandy SteeleMon March 29, 2021 00:14:16
Is this authentic Buddy at 13 years of age?Aaron YostThu April 01, 2021 01:22:53
Actress in "The Buddy Holly Story" diesDan D.Thu April 01, 2021 15:18:48
Bill GriggsRoy beyeSun March 28, 2021 18:05:45
New Richie Valens footage?Aaron YostSun March 21, 2021 21:19:04
Same name, different groups!Dan D.Sat March 20, 2021 18:32:38
New TV adsDaleFri March 26, 2021 17:45:43
The planeJasonSun September 06, 2020 11:33:43
Love's Made A Fool of YouMulliganSat March 20, 2021 16:56:24
Waylon on Armed Forces RadioMulliganFri March 19, 2021 11:28:54
Songs with a similar themeDan D.Sat March 20, 2021 18:18:52
Ray Campi, RIPDan D.Fri March 12, 2021 18:17:10
1958 Christmas home movieDaleWed January 27, 2021 18:23:09
The Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame 2021 NomineesRandy SteeleWed February 10, 2021 17:48:17
Is this newly unearthed recording of Buddy?Aaron YostMon February 15, 2021 23:32:04
Very rare interview with BuddyAaron YostTue February 16, 2021 20:57:54
Update on the Winter Dance Party documentaryMulliganFri January 29, 2021 13:28:50
62 YearsSue (in Arizona) (Is it really 62 years?)Tue February 02, 2021 19:31:32
James DeanDan D.Tue February 09, 2021 01:50:51
2021 Winter Dance Party @ Surf Ballroom has been canceledRandy SteeleTue December 29, 2020 09:30:44
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news....Dan D.Mon January 25, 2021 14:57:26
Surf is now National Historic LandmarkAaron YostFri January 22, 2021 22:08:14
Phil Spector has diedDan D.Sun January 17, 2021 13:30:23
Jimmy Gilmer/ FireballsRogerSat July 18, 2020 11:59:55
Carl Mann, RIPDan D.Thu December 17, 2020 14:28:25
Ed Bruce, RIPDan D.Sat January 09, 2021 18:26:09
The Wrecking CrewbillTue January 05, 2021 13:28:07
George E. BrooksDaveHMon January 11, 2021 11:04:30
Happy New Year from Rockin50sRandy SteeleFri January 01, 2021 11:10:36
Richard PorterDaleWed December 30, 2020 16:36:33
The Passing of Richard Porter of The Poor BoysRandy SteeleFri December 25, 2020 22:21:41
RUMBLE The Indians Who Rocked The WorldMulliganMon December 21, 2020 16:20:45
Richard PorterDamon (Heartbroken)Fri December 25, 2020 12:12:54
The Poor Boys member Richard Porter In Real Need of PrayerRandy Steele (Steele)Tue December 22, 2020 15:20:03
Happy Holly DaysSue (in Arizona)Wed December 23, 2020 08:57:49
Odd Story from 1985 - Buddy Holly AccusedMulliganMon October 05, 2020 06:54:02
Chad Stuart (Chad & Jeremy) has diedDan D.Sun December 20, 2020 14:25:53
Insturmental Tracks with just Buddy and Larry WelburnLarryThu December 17, 2020 04:49:26
Tribute Wall of Buddy picksDale (any interest?)Thu December 17, 2020 19:41:26
December 1, 1957Randy SteeleTue December 01, 2020 23:27:10
Is everything OK?Dan D.Wed December 16, 2020 19:04:20
Happy ThanksgivingRandy SteeleThu November 26, 2020 08:05:04
Re: Buddy Holly Day by Day books by Bill GriggsEd OlsenThu November 26, 2020 15:09:00
Jan berry biographyJason ukMon November 23, 2020 16:10:19
Best winter dance party documentaryJason ukMon November 23, 2020 16:07:46
New Holly bio pic - Clear LakeFranklynSat May 16, 2020 08:21:31
Des O'Connor Passes Away.David UKSun November 15, 2020 03:43:26
RIP des O’ConnorJasonSun November 15, 2020 14:14:06
Des O' ConnorDan D.Sun November 15, 2020 13:56:25
Des O'ConnorJessSun November 15, 2020 10:24:40
R I P Des O'ConnorTonySun November 15, 2020 05:05:54
Des O’ConnorDamon (Sad)Sun November 15, 2020 04:25:11
Len Barry R.I. P.BabaloochiSun November 08, 2020 10:58:48
Jesse BelvinDavid UKFri October 30, 2020 16:28:36
Charles hardin , songwriterTonySat October 31, 2020 17:05:36
Spam Wars AgainRandy SteeleWed October 21, 2020 00:10:47
Makin me a used to beRichard K. BrantonFri October 30, 2020 11:18:47
and the movie continues to look badFrankTue October 13, 2020 15:42:50
Dave Munden, The TremeloesKennyThu October 22, 2020 13:01:08
R I P Jackie DennisTonyTue October 13, 2020 12:04:34
Happy belated birthday!Dan D.Tue October 13, 2020 13:58:37
Sonny CurtisJess (Never knew this !)Sun September 27, 2020 07:10:53
Brutal overdubsDale (quite sad)Sat July 25, 2020 03:07:45
PassingsDan D.Fri September 25, 2020 14:13:33
Mac DavisDamon (Sad)Wed September 30, 2020 15:24:47
Anyone from LubbockMulliganWed September 30, 2020 16:00:06
Keith MoonDan D.Mon September 07, 2020 16:24:16
New Holly Hall PicsDale (great!)Thu September 17, 2020 13:05:04
"Rock & Roll Heaven"Dan D.Sun September 20, 2020 16:32:08
Holly Hall new picsDaleTue September 15, 2020 23:40:40
London palladiumJasonFri July 31, 2020 11:42:46
Paul Anka and Buddy storyJeff HThu August 20, 2020 12:26:55
For September 7thSue (in Arizona) (Frederick)Sun September 06, 2020 12:18:55
Buddy Holly Story soundtrack - deluxe versionMulliganFri September 04, 2020 11:09:43
Need helpKevin Terry (terry)Wed September 02, 2020 08:04:08
Buddy’s leather coverJasonTue August 25, 2020 09:20:14
American bandstandJason ukSat July 25, 2020 05:55:35
Trini Lopez dead at 83Randy SteeleTue August 11, 2020 22:11:20
Crickets catalogue (question for John Beecher)AlanThu July 16, 2020 15:17:53
Gary Cooper sings "Bird Dog"MulliganFri July 31, 2020 09:39:04
Bill MackDan D.Sun August 02, 2020 14:01:11
Bob HopeDan D.Sat August 01, 2020 13:25:17
"Chains" Everly BrothersMulliganSat August 01, 2020 09:10:52
Jack White / Buddy Holly update?MulliganMon July 06, 2020 12:54:33
stunning new uploadDale (wow!)Mon July 27, 2020 04:59:47
Mona 2020Dale (also well done)Wed July 29, 2020 20:27:10
Embarrassing portrayal of Buddy HollyMulliganWed July 22, 2020 17:18:53
Food for thought -Just imagine !!!JessTue July 14, 2020 05:54:34
50's rockers still livingDan D.Thu May 14, 2020 19:55:56
Architect of Buddy's HallDaleSat July 11, 2020 16:24:39
No, don't laugh !FranklynThu July 09, 2020 06:41:28
Rod Bernard, RIPDan D.Mon July 13, 2020 13:39:39
Buddy Holly album 1958 1996 2017Dale (RIP Ray Rush)Wed July 08, 2020 01:01:36
my opinionswilliam jubb (still rockin/)Sun July 05, 2020 02:35:12
Top 300 records of the 50's on SiriusXMDavid L. May (Happy For Holly)Sat July 04, 2020 15:03:26
Jerry Engler has passed awayBrett lowdenThu July 02, 2020 14:04:17
History repeats itselfMulliganTue January 28, 2020 04:52:50
Was Buddy PlanningLarryFri April 24, 2020 14:54:55
Jayne Mansfield rocks!Dan D.Thu July 02, 2020 17:15:35
Same title, different songs!Dan D.Tue April 28, 2020 13:40:25
Buddy's Master recordings Lost in 2008 FireKen C. (sad)Tue June 11, 2019 11:29:10
Buddy Holly Impala ownerTedFri June 19, 2020 04:58:43
Construction Resumes at Buddy Holly HallRandy SteeleSun May 03, 2020 13:39:28
New Buddy FilmLarryWed June 03, 2020 12:47:42
Never before seen B/W footage of Buddy & Elvis in LubbockDavid Gibson (Hopeful)Fri May 15, 2020 03:52:17
Al Rex, RIPDan D.Thu May 28, 2020 17:31:53
Has this photo ever surfaced?MulliganFri April 03, 2020 17:07:07
Beat GirlDaveHSat April 25, 2020 06:09:34
New musicJasonFri May 22, 2020 09:59:48
Nice Conway Twitty storyDaleThu May 14, 2020 16:40:14
Books on Big Bopper & Buddy Holly from Alan ClarkRandy SteeleSat April 04, 2020 14:33:03
signed Cricket memorabIlia and Not Fade Away box set 4 saleRon (Witney)Sun May 17, 2020 11:38:09
RIP Little RichardAaron YostSat May 09, 2020 11:19:18
"Swingin' Along"Dan D.Fri May 08, 2020 13:39:26
Buddy connectionTonyWed April 29, 2020 03:27:32
Eddie Cochran bookJason ukFri April 10, 2020 12:10:37
Bobby Lewis, RIP ("Tossin' & Turnin")Dan D.Thu April 30, 2020 13:19:54
Buddy connectionTonyWed April 22, 2020 13:22:27
Debbie stevensJason ukTue April 28, 2020 12:48:30
England tour, 1958Paul from englandSat April 04, 2020 13:12:41
BH Booksjoe moreau (moreau)Fri April 24, 2020 08:03:12
Eddie Cooley, RIPDan D.Fri April 17, 2020 13:52:58
Carl Dobkins, Jr. Dies; ("My Heart is an Open Book")Dan D.Fri April 17, 2020 18:06:48
Things I didn't know about John PrineMulliganTue April 14, 2020 07:38:32
LeroyJessSun April 12, 2020 13:37:51
Forget about Buddy Holly...HK (Be wild, not evil)Mon October 26, 2015 02:54:58
Phil Phillips, RIPDan D.Wed March 25, 2020 19:30:02
Who wasLarryWed April 01, 2020 06:45:31
The Universal FireFranklynTue April 07, 2020 06:17:45
Echo's husband Ron Griffith Has Passed AwayRandy SteeleTue April 07, 2020 01:06:49
Jerry Allison's drummingJessWed February 12, 2020 17:21:07
Who was the last artist to Record at Norman Petty StudiosLarrySun April 05, 2020 11:45:22
The gravesite of Bill GriggsRandy SteeleSat September 07, 2019 17:15:23
Remembering Bill Griggs TodayRandy SteeleSun March 29, 2020 13:46:03
Sugartime / I've Been ThinkingMulliganTue March 31, 2020 09:07:46
Best cover ?JessSun March 15, 2020 09:13:01
Checking In On the Rockin50s GangRandy SteeleFri March 27, 2020 18:07:23
9th anniversary of Carl Bunch passing awayRandy SteeleThu March 26, 2020 14:03:42
On this day in 2007---The Exhumation of The Big BopperRandy SteeleFri March 06, 2020 23:52:20
Did McCartney sell the rights to Buddy Holly's widow?Hans Werner Finking (A little bit confused)Thu March 05, 2020 11:25:04
Buddy Holly Blvd (Street sign)Aaron YostFri March 20, 2020 10:53:19
Prom DateLarrySat March 14, 2020 15:53:11
Reminiscing and Rockin 50's magazinesJack MillerThu August 22, 2019 13:58:49
Holly Royal Albert Hall Performance - Really?MarkThu January 09, 2020 21:36:44
Clovis axes oldies showsFrankThu February 27, 2020 19:17:55
February 3, 1959 61 yearsSue (in Arizona)Sun February 02, 2020 12:54:12
Issues With The Rockin50s Message BoardRandyMon February 24, 2020 13:42:27
Jerry Lee Lewis has recorded a new albumMulliganThu February 20, 2020 08:06:11
Tom Hanks / Tom ParkerMulliganFri March 29, 2019 09:15:23
Buddy Holly Educational FoundationGarland (Pool)Thu February 13, 2020 21:09:50
Scatterbrain- Anyone help?JessTue February 04, 2020 17:10:53
Buddy Holly Sessions - six paperback books by Trevor K JacobPeter GibsonTue February 04, 2020 04:14:44
Sonny West Plays The Surf BallroomRandy SteeleSun February 02, 2020 19:34:35
El PasoDaveHTue January 21, 2020 06:50:43
Edd "Kookie" Byrnes, RIPDan D.Thu January 09, 2020 18:47:09
Agree or disagree?Dan D.Sun October 20, 2019 13:16:27
Roy Orbison spotted by technologydriftwoodFri November 15, 2019 12:59:50
Going ElectricMulliganTue January 07, 2020 09:53:11
WDP documentary, another year goneLarrySat December 28, 2019 19:42:50
RIP Sleepy LaBeefBabaloochiThu December 26, 2019 19:11:59
ChristmasKevin TerryTue December 24, 2019 11:31:01
Jack Scott RIPDamonFri December 13, 2019 20:47:59
Jerry Naylor Has Passed AwayRandy SteeleSat December 07, 2019 09:54:14
Jack ScottMike Havens (Very Sad)Fri December 13, 2019 16:54:10
Jack Scott, RIPDan D.Fri December 13, 2019 16:30:09
RIP Jerry NaylorAaron YostSun December 08, 2019 11:29:02
Holly tapes found after Norman Petty's death.RogerTue July 30, 2019 20:40:36
Best cover of a Fats Domino songDan D.Fri December 06, 2019 15:16:48
Sunday December 1 1957Sue (in Arizona)Sun December 01, 2019 11:26:10
Holly Tapes Found After Norman Petty's DeathRichard K BrantonTue November 26, 2019 04:04:35
ME sells the rights to Holly calalogue, name, likeness, etcFrankMon November 11, 2019 02:51:53
PBS Country music documentaryDan D.Sat September 28, 2019 16:27:22
Holly Hologram tour !!FrankWed March 27, 2019 06:44:34
Words Of LoveRichard K. BrantonSat September 28, 2019 08:20:00
On This Day in 1958....and 2008.Randy SteeleMon October 28, 2019 14:27:29
nice itemJean-Pierre ChapadosThu October 17, 2019 16:46:18
Buddy Holly before the tourMulliganThu October 10, 2019 11:17:12
Words of loveRoy Beye (Words of love)Tue October 08, 2019 17:46:32
YouTube Video: Buddy Holly in Four PartsBenThu September 26, 2019 11:36:23
Please Post With Your NameRandy SteeleThu August 08, 2019 01:02:16
Gene VincentMulliganThu September 12, 2019 13:39:23
Buddy Holly BirthdayKevin TerrySat September 07, 2019 14:48:40
Sept. 7thKatieSat September 07, 2019 11:39:41
Happy BirthdaySue (in Arizona)Fri September 06, 2019 21:50:43
Do Unto OthersMulliganFri September 06, 2019 13:14:36
Happy Birthday,Jjerry Allison!Dan D.Sat August 31, 2019 17:50:57
own some of Buddy's DNADerekFri August 23, 2019 03:31:22
Bio PicsBenMon August 26, 2019 10:26:36
Jackie Wilson honoredMulliganThu August 29, 2019 10:01:07
Last 7 photos find a 2nd home in ChicagoDan - Chicago boy (Special)Sat August 24, 2019 13:55:59
Muscle ShoalsBjornMon August 19, 2019 07:19:42
Cricket memorabilia, autographs , Not Fade Away set for saleSurgeSat August 03, 2019 13:03:25
Reed Farrell dies- anti Rock & roll Disc JockeyDan D.Tue July 23, 2019 18:42:46
Note to MulliganRandy SteeleSun July 21, 2019 18:45:40
Buddy on UK TVRichard K. BrantonTue July 02, 2019 11:08:11
Bobby FullerDan D.Thu July 18, 2019 13:28:49
Happy birthday, Dion!Dan D.Thu July 18, 2019 13:27:10
Tommy Allsup guitarRichardMon June 10, 2019 11:51:27
1965 Belgium performance with a competent bandMulliganSat July 13, 2019 11:44:05
Buddy's funeralBjornTue July 02, 2019 02:12:12
Buddy Holly Learning The Game BookLarryTue April 23, 2019 13:46:28
Which do you prefer?Dan D.Sat July 13, 2019 13:32:33
Then and nowDan D.Mon July 08, 2019 13:33:10
Moondreamsjoe moreau (moreau)Wed June 05, 2019 06:18:42
Charlie GracieDamon (Happy)Sat June 08, 2019 10:37:06
Dave Bartholomew, RIPDan D.Sun June 23, 2019 13:53:44
Buddy's long lost Strat found? Is this true?MulliganFri May 17, 2019 20:40:55
My Australian BookRoddy JordanWed June 26, 2019 14:33:52
New Book on Ritchie Valens: His Guitars and His MusicRandy SteeleTue June 25, 2019 21:21:20
More stereo HollyMulliganTue June 18, 2019 08:00:46
Stolen guitarsRichardFri May 24, 2019 16:00:13
Roky Erickson (from heaven)MulliganSun June 09, 2019 19:34:56
Holly/Surf fan gravely illSurferTue June 11, 2019 00:16:49
Buddy Holly on 78sBenTue May 28, 2019 12:26:10
Roger Peterson Tribute SongLarry ZinterSun May 26, 2019 01:59:50
"That's Messed Up": Don't Be Cruel/True Love WaysM. Bloom (<gasp>)Mon May 27, 2019 01:12:32
Petty Studio TributeWesFri May 24, 2019 12:41:06
Reston Epps, RIPDan D.Wed May 22, 2019 13:52:03
The Legacy BlokesJordan and PughSat May 18, 2019 23:12:54
The Comeback of The Stray CatsRandy SteeleTue May 21, 2019 19:07:53
Buddy Holly and The Beatles were not the firstAustinMon May 13, 2019 16:46:57
Buddy Holly STILL Can Be Heard in Today's MusicOwenWed May 15, 2019 18:51:48
BBC radio ibterviewSean CallaghanMon May 06, 2019 10:14:06
Songs that would've made Chuck Berry call his lawyerDan D.Sat May 04, 2019 13:49:28
Swingin daddyBjornMon April 29, 2019 02:26:02
Quote of the DayMulliganTue April 30, 2019 05:35:20
AlternativelyBjornMon April 29, 2019 04:06:32
Paul Anka/Mrs.Holly - Is this really true ?Jess (Puzzled)Tue April 23, 2019 06:05:43
Jimmy PageMulliganSat April 13, 2019 15:02:31
Re: Norman Petty Studios Vault Series (Vol #1) CD 50s R&RDeanSun April 21, 2019 19:38:00
Nor-Va- Jak websiteDean (Kloss)Fri April 19, 2019 02:08:56
Rest In Peace Joe Terry (of Danny and the Juniors)Darren MullinsMon April 15, 2019 21:00:32
error messageMulliganWed April 10, 2019 08:31:37
FINALLY ITS READY -LegaciesRoddy Jordan (Jordan)Tue March 05, 2019 14:07:16
No True Love Waysjoe moreau (moreau)Mon February 25, 2019 18:21:48
Albert LeeMikeSat April 06, 2019 04:11:35
Roddy Jordan's bookSue (in Arizona) (Book report)Thu April 11, 2019 15:53:36
Our Book Is Now Available to PurchaseRoddy JordanWed April 03, 2019 14:58:50
Buddy Holly (the 1958 album)Dale (true master tapes?)Mon April 08, 2019 19:40:38
William Kerns and the further decline of journalismDale (sad to see)Thu April 04, 2019 20:38:41
Buddy Holly military draftIanMon April 01, 2019 19:33:04
Big bopperJason ukTue March 26, 2019 07:45:53
Film about BuddyKeith (Wondering)Wed March 27, 2019 15:45:11
Waylon's tribute to his old friendMulliganTue March 19, 2019 12:29:38
Legendary drummer Hal Blaine has diedDan D.Mon March 11, 2019 18:42:56
RIP Dick Dale ("King of the Surf Guitar")Dan D.Sun March 17, 2019 14:54:03
the bootlegging continues (Clear Lake photos)TrevorWed March 13, 2019 05:06:38
Buddy Holly Day by Day BooksDamon (Wondering)Thu March 14, 2019 12:21:35
What was that song ?TonyFri February 15, 2019 08:46:47
J ITonyFri March 08, 2019 12:02:13
Alas; another pic of Buddy I haven't seen beforeAaron YostWed March 06, 2019 01:19:34
New picture of Buddy?Aaron YostTue February 26, 2019 15:17:03
Will we ever get answers?TrevorSun February 24, 2019 05:11:26
The songwriting team of Bob Montgomery & Norman PettyMulliganWed January 23, 2019 17:35:52
"Mona" demoJustin PettryThu February 21, 2019 08:27:59
B side surveytonySat December 21, 2013 04:30:14
Roddy Jordans newLarrySat February 16, 2019 21:01:29
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