…and four more have passed away, early Fall 2025
These men have sang for the Turtles and Flo & Eddie; was a trailblazing Italian clothes designer; won two World Series with the Baltimore Orioles, and later managed a winning World Series team; and was the Nashville pedal-steel “Man of Steel”, playing for Waylon Jennings and countless others.
The Country Caravan featured a mix of lively DJ sets, jam-packed talent showcases, and major events.
WPLO-AM 590’s Country Caravan was a defining force in Atlanta radio during the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s, marrying music, community, and personality in a way that few stations ever matched. The real Country Caravan era emerged during this time, featuring a mix of lively DJ sets, jam-packed talent showcases, and major events billed as the “WPLO Shower of Stars.” These weren’t just concerts—they were full-scale country happenings.
All the photos in this post are from my Mother’s collection of Country Music memorabilia. They were taken by me, either at Nalley or Sandy Springs WPLO Caravan in July 1967.
Continue reading “WPLO Country Caravan”A few more stars have passed in 2025.
These individuals had founded and performed in the R&B group, The Whispers; pitched in 472 major league games during 15 seasons; played basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels, and then in the NBA; and wrote music for movies and TV shows like The X-Files, Smallville, Ghost Whisperer, and Blue Bloods.
Rico Carty got the Braves franchise’s first hit in its new home
in Atlanta, on April 12, 1966, against Pittsburgh.
Rico Carty, born September 1, 1939, in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, was the son of Daniel and Juana Carty. Initially interested in boxing, he shifted focus to baseball, where his raw talent quickly emerged. After signing with the Milwaukee Braves organization in 1959, Carty played for several minor league teams, including
Cepeda and teammate Willie Mays were the only NL players to finish the season ranked among the leaders in hits, home runs, RBIs, batting average, runs scored and stolen bases.
Orlando Manuel Cepeda Pennes was born on September 17, 1937, in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The son of Pedro “Perucho” Cepeda[1], a legendary baseball player in Puerto Rico, Orlando was surrounded by the sport from an early age. His father was known as “The Bull” and was a revered figure in Puerto Rican baseball. Despite his father’s influence, Cepeda faced a challenging childhood after his father’s early death, which thrust the family into financial difficulties.
Henry Lewis Aaron (Hank) was born in Mobile, Alabama, February 5, 1934. His baseball career started on November, 20, 1951, as he got a contract with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American League where he played as shortstop and started getting Major League Baseball (MLB) offers.
The name was intended to be a playful variation of “Knock a Homer.” The mascot’s job was to exit his teepee and perform a dance whenever a Braves player hit a home run.
This post delves into the history of the Atlanta Braves mascot, Chief Noc-A-Homa, exploring its origins, evolution, and the controversies surrounding its portrayal. The mascot became an iconic symbol for the Braves but also raised questions about cultural sensitivity and appropriateness.
Sports Voice of the South
WSB (750 AM) is a commercial radio station in Atlanta, Georgia. It airs a news/talk radio format, simulcast on co-owned 95.5 WSB-FM. Atlanta, Georgia’s first radio station fired up its 100 watts and began broadcasting on March 15, 1922.
Phil Niekro, the Hall of Fame knuckleballer who won 318 games in a 24-year career.
After a long battle with Cancer, Hall of Famer Phil Niekro passed away in his sleep, December 26, 2020, at age 81 in Atlanta, Georgia. He started as a reliever for the Milwaukee Braves, April 15, 1964. By 1967,
