Whatever Became Of: Bobby Vee

Bobby Vee, born Robert Velline in Fargo, North Dakota, was a pop singer who had a string of hits during the 1960's. His career took off when he filled in for the recently deceased Buddy Holly. Although Vee played saxophone in the high school band, he had other aspirations. "I wanted to rock out. We were playing all the standard band pieces and I wanted to do "Yakety Yak", says Vee. He saved enough money from working his paper route to by a Harmony guitar.

On February 3, 1959, now known as "the day the music died", a plane carrying Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and The Big Bopper, crashed in an Iowa corn field killing all on board. The plane was headed for Fargo, North Dakota for a concert. The promoters looked for local talent to fill the opening slot of the concert and settled on 15-year old Bobby Vee.

Throughout his career, Bobby Vee had 28 songs on the Billboard 100 charts. Vee's firts hit was in 1959 when he recorded "Susie Baby" in Minneapolis. His next big hit was "Devil or Angel", which peaked at #6. Other hits include: "Rubber Ball", "The Night Has A Thousand Eyes", "Take Good Care Of My Baby", "Earth Angel" and "Come Back When You Grow Up."

In 2012, Bobby Vee announced that he was diagnosed with the early stages Alzheimer's Disease.

What Is Wrong With Pat Robertson?

On a recent episode of "The 700 Club", a woman sent in a letter asking TV evangelist Pat Robertson how she could forgive her cheating husband. Instead of being empathetic of the woman's concerns, Robertson told her, “Here’s the secret, stop talking about the cheating. He cheated on you. Well, he’s a man." The evangelist went on to say, “Does he provide a home for you to live in? Does he provide food for you to eat? Does he provide clothes for you to wear, is he nice to the children, is he handsome?” Then he added, “Males have a tendency to wander a bit, and what you want to do is make the home so wonderful that he doesn’t want to wander.”

Dr. Robertson has obviously lost touch and has forgotten the Commandment regarding adultery.

Whatever Became Of: Dionne Warwick

Dionne Warwick, born Marie Dionne Warrick, was a pop singer from the 1960's. She was born December 12, 1940 in East Orange, New Jersey. Many of her hits were written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Her first big hit was "Don't Make Me Over", recorded in 1962. She had several more recordings before she scored with the hit "Anyone Who Had A Heart" in 1964. Her first #1 hit was "Walk On By." Soon, other hits followed, including "(Theme From) Valley of the Dolls", "I Say A Little Prayer", "I'll Never Fall In Love Again", "Do You Know The Way To San Jose?" (which won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Performance, Female i 1968) and "Then Came You." She won a total of five Grammy Awards in her career.

Whatever Became Of: Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs

Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs were a Tex-Mex band from Dallas. They are best known for their hit single "Wooly Bully."  Sam the Sham, born Domingo Samudio (Sham coming from a joke about his inability to sing) formed the band in 1961. The Pharaohs were Ray Stlinnet, David Martin, Butch Gibson and Jerry Patterson.

Before recording "Wooly Bully", a song about Samusio's cat, the band recorded "Haunted House." This recording led them to a deal with MGM. "Wooly Bully" was followed by "Li'l Red Riding Hood".

The Band broke up in 1967. Sam went on with a not so successful solo career. Today he preaches and sings gospel along with an occasional oldies concert.

Whatever became of: The Turtles

The Turtles were a fairy popular band in the 1960's. Their most recognizable hit is "Happy Together", which hit #1 in 1967. Other hits included "Eleanor", "She'd Rather Be With Me"and "It Ain't Me Babe."


The band was formed by Hoard Kaylan and Mark Volman, who later billed themselves as Flo and Eddie. The two attended Westchester High School in Los Angeles. While in high school, the two formed a band called the Crossfires which included Al Nichol, Don Murray, Chuck Portz and Jim Tucker.

A local disc jockey, Reb Foster, the group in 1965. He became their manager and intitially changed their name to the Tyrtles and later to the Turtles. After several personnel and management changes, the group broke up in the late 60's.

Flo and Eddie began touring the oldies circuit in the 1980's as a revamped Turtles. Flo & Eddie also did some radio shows in Los Angeles and New York. They were involved with harmonies in recording sessions for John Lennon, Roger McGuinn, Hoyt Axton, Stephen Stills, Keith Moon, David Cassidy, Alice Cooper, Blondie, Bruce Springsteen, The Knack, Sammy Hagar, Burton Cummings, Paul Kantner, Duran Duran and The Ramones.

Flo and Eddie still do shows as the Turtles.Their 2013 tour schedule is below:

2013 Schedule:


Wed 06/19/13

Glenside, PA

Keswick Theatre


Thu 06/20/13

New Brunswick, NJ

State Theatre


Fri 06/21/13

Westbury, NY

NYCB Theatre At Westbury


Sat 06/22/13

Tarrytown, NY

The Tarrytown Music Hall


Sun 06/23/13

Vienna, VA

Filene Center At Wolf Trap


Thu 06/27/13

Jim Thorpe, PA

Penn's Peak


Fri 06/28/13

Hampton Beach, NH

Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom


Sun 06/30/13

Lancaster, PA

American Music Theatre


Sat 07/27/13

Asbury Park, NJ

Paramount Theatre


Fri 08/02/13

Rama, ON

Casino Rama Entertainment Centre


Sat 08/03/13

Windsor, ON

Caesars Windsor "The Colosseum"


Sun 08/04/13

West Allis, WI

Wisconsin State Fair Grandstand


Tue 08/06/13

Indianapolis, IN

Indiana State Fairgrounds



Wed 08/07/13

Kettering, OH

Fraze Pavilion For The Perf. Arts



Fri 08/09/13

Des Moines, IA

Iowa State Fairgrounds Grandstand



Wed 08/21/13

Effingham, IL

Effingham Performance Center



Thu 08/22/13

Louisville, KY

Kentucky State Fairgrounds



Thu 08/22/13

Louisville, KY

Kentucky State Fairgrounds



Fri 08/23/13

Aurora, IL

Paramount Theatre



Sun 08/25/13



Mitchell, SD

Corn Palace


Sun 08/25/13

Mitchell, SD

Corn Palace


Mon 08/26/13

Saint Paul, MN

MN State Fairgrounds


Mon 08/26/13

Saint Paul, MN

MN State Fairgrounds

Amber Alert Cancelled For 14-Year Old Texas Girl

The Amber Alert issued for 14-year old Ruby Zavala of Mt. Pleasant, Texas has been cancelled. The girl has been found safe and the suspect has been booked into jail.  The teen did suffer some minor injuries and dehydration.

The teen and the 23-year old suspect had dated secretly in the past but the girl's mother made her break it off when she found out about the dating. At that point, the suspect, Jesus Ramirez became obsessed with the girl. He kidnapped her, her mother and her 3-year old sister at knife point. He later released the mother and sister.

Amber Alert Cancelled for 6-Year Old Pennsylvania Boy

The Amber Alert issued for 6-year old Aiden Miller of Fayette County, Pennsylvania has been cancelled. The child has been found safe in Ligonier. Further details have not been released.

AMBER ALERT: 6-YEAR OLD FAYETTE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA BOY

An Amber Alert has been issued for 6-year old Aiden Miller of Fayette County, Pennsylvania. 

He is 4' tall, 68 lbs. with green eyes. He has blonde hair, cut in a crew-cut.

He is suspected to have been abducted by Brian T. Lynch, 45. Lynch was last seen driving a 1998 white Buick Century with license plate #HLG7956.

If you have any information regarding this abduction, please contact the Pennsylvania State Police, 724-439-7111 or 911.

Whatever Became Of: Dion & The Belmonts

Dion & the Belmonts were an American group who made their presence known in the late 1950's and 1960's. The four members of the group grew up in the Bronx. The group was formed when Dion DiMucci joined with thew Belomnts - Carlo Mastrangelo, Fred Milano and Angelo D'Aleo. All four grew up on or very near Belmont Avenue in the Bronx, hence the name The Belmonts. Fred Milano passed away January 1, 2012.

The group had a string of hits including "The Wanderer", "Runaround Sue", "A Teenager In Love" and "Lovers Who Wander". In 1968, Dion, as a solo artist, recorded "Abraham, Martin & John".

Dion & The Belmonts were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2000. Dion DiMucci was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1989.

Dion still performs a few concerts.

Amber Alert Cancelled For 6-Year Old Mississippi Girl

The Amber Alert issued for 6-year old Jashayla Markayia Hopson of Kemper County, Mississippi has been cancelled. The child was left on on the side of a Lauderdale County road. She then walked to a nearby home where the residents called police. The child appeared to be in good health. There is no word of arrests.

AMBER ALERT: 6-YEAR OLD MISSISSIPPI GIRL

An Amber Alert has been issued for 6-year old Jashayla Markayia Hopson of Kemper County, Mississippi. The child was taken from East Kemper Elementary School. The child was last seen wearing a pink shirt with an ice cream cone on the front. She was also wearing turquoise pants and open-toed sandals. Her toe nails are painted pink. She has a scar on her right cheek. Her hair is in a pony tail.

The suspect is a black female, age 25 - 30. She may be driving a gray, four door, mid-sized sedan.

If you have information, please contact Mississippi Highway Patrol, 1-866-262-3775 or 911.