Dick & Dee Dee
This charming duo came to Arizona in 1961
when their song “ The Mountain’s High ” was
Number Two on the national charts. They were
two of the nicest people you could want to meet.
They were not married as most fans thought,
just high school friends who found themselves
on tour with a hit record.
Phoenix Airport - Dick Clark arrival
This photo was taken at the Phoenix airport
while we waited for the arrival of Dick Clark.
Left to right: Bob Knisley - lead guitar, Richie
Hart - drums, Rusty Isabell - Sax, and myself
sneaking a look over Jack Curtis shoulder who
stands far right.
Bill’s Record Store
Bill’s Records was the place to find your favorite
Rock’n’Roll records. They also had autograph
parties and live showcases for recording artists
in front of their stores. I sang at a lot of these,
especially their store at Chris Town Mall which
wasn’t too far from where I lived.
Jack Curtis - Door of Stage 7
Jack Curtis, Phoenix talent promoter and founder
of Stage 7 dance club. Stage 7 was the place to be
for teenagers every Saturday Night at 9 PM. I was a
regular performer at Stage 7 from it’s opening day
February 4th, 1961 until 1965. Stage 7 was located
in Phoenix at the Jaycee’s building at 4133 N. 7th St.
