Peace On Earth 2013
photo: Alan MercerLet there be peace on earthAnd let it begin with me.Let there be peace on earthThe peace that was meant to be.With God as our fatherBrothers all are we.Let me walk with my brotherIn...
View ArticleRon Ely Likes People
All Photos: Alan MercerNative Texan Ron Ely was born Ronald Pierce Ely. He grew up in Amarillo, Texas and attended Amarillo High School. There is a letter sweater from him in the trophy cases saved...
View ArticleThe Beautiful Spirit of Mackenzie Phillips
All Photos: Alan MercerAt the very beginning of her career Mackenzie Phillips was best known for her role in the 1973 hit movie ‘American Graffiti.’ Two years later, she got the role that changed her...
View ArticleIt's About The Honesty for Tai Babilonia
5th Anniversary BlogAll Photos: Alan Mercer Lighting: Eric V.Tai Babilonia is an American former pair skater, who along with Randy Gardner, began skating together when Tai was eight years old...
View ArticleTed Neeley: Still A Superstar!
All Photos: Alan MercerTed Neeley was born in Ranger, Texas. He signed his first record deal in 1965, at age 22, with Capitol Records. He and his group, The Teddy Neeley Five, recorded an album...
View ArticleJulie Budd: Singer Extraordinaire
All Photos: Alan MercerJulie Budd is one of those enduring talents who has outlived her almost premature early success. Discovered at age 12 in the late 1960s, she played her first engagement in the...
View ArticleValentine Love
Gilles & Carole MariniEvery February 14, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine....
View ArticleThe Statuesque Francine York
All Photos: Alan MercerTall, statuesque, beautiful, sexy and buxom, Francine York carved out a nice career for herself in cult movies, feature films and television sitcoms in the 1960‘s and 1970‘s....
View ArticleSinger/Piano Player Tony DeSare
All Photos: Alan MercerNamed a “Rising Star” Male Vocalist in Downbeat magazine’s 2009 Critics Poll, Tony DeSare has lived up to the distinction by winning critical and popular acclaim for his...
View ArticleThe Heartfelt Karma of Sally Kirkland
All Photos: Alan MercerFeisty, hard-working, famously liberal, with the trademark blonde hair, actress Sally Kirkland has certainly made an indelible mark on Hollywood history. Born in New York City,...
View ArticleJaye P. Morgan: Retired and Loving Life!
All Photos: Alan Mercer Lighting: Eric V.Jaye P. Morgan made a recording of ‘Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries’ which made it to the Top 10 in the U.S. Billboard record chart a few months after...
View ArticleThe Free Spirit of Bonnie Pointer
All Photos: Alan Mercer Lighting: Eric V.The founding member of ‘The Pointer Sisters,’ Bonnie Pointer began her performing career in San Francisco nightclubs in 1969. Soon joined by youngest sister...
View ArticleThe Journeys of Thaao Penghlis
All Photos: Alan MercerThaao Penghlis was born and raised in Sydney, Australia to Greek parents. After high school, he moved to New York City. While studying art history and fashion he was encouraged...
View ArticleKhea Emmanuel CD Review
Cover Painting by Luca MoriciCanadian Singer Khea Emmanuel recently self released her latest recording, simply titled ‘Khea’ expertly produced by her father Leroy Emmanuel and Robert Beacon. This...
View ArticleKenny Lattimore: Modern Soul Man
All Photos: Alan MercerThe music of Grammy-nominated Singer/Songwriter Kenny Lattimore reflects the best of all worlds because he combines the timeless sounds of traditional R&B with his own...
View ArticleThe Two Worlds of Glen Hanson
All Photos: Alan MercerFrom the runways of Milan, to Animated TV shows, magazine racks, toy stores, book shelves and even the fragrance isle of your local drug store, Glen Hanson's witty, stylish and...
View ArticleVivian Reed: Renaissance Woman
All Photos: Alan MercerVivian Reed is a multi-award winner with two Tony Award nominations, Drama Desk Award, Theatre world Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Dance Education of America Award, NAACP...
View ArticleFrederic Forrest: Chameleon Actor
All Photos: Alan Mercer Lighting: Eric V.Frederic Forrest, the Oscar-nominated character actor, was born two days before Christmas Day in Waxahachie, Texas, the same home town as director...
View ArticleGene Watson: The Singer's Singer
All Photos: Alan MercerIt is difficult to imagine the world of country music without the vast contribution that Gene Watson has made to it. Between his major label debut on Capitol Records in 1975...
View ArticleFreda Payne 'Come Back To Me Love' album review
Photo: Alan MercerThough best known for her 1970 R&B crossover smash hit ‘Band of Gold,’ Freda Payne has always first and foremost been a jazz singer, dating back to The Jimmy Wilkins Big Band at...
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