This “Stand Out Single” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks in October 1962, just in time for Halloween.
“Monster Mash” / “Monsters’ Mash Party” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers is one of the most famous novelty singles of the 1960s and arguably the most enduring Halloween record ever made. “Monster Mash” was written by Bobby Pickett and Leonard Capizzi, with Gary S. Paxton producing, and was released on Paxton’s Garpax label in 1962.
Legendary figure in the world of horror art. Basil Gogos’ influence extends far beyond his lifetime.
Basil Gogos, born on March 12, 1929, in Egypt to Greek parents, spent his early childhood in Egypt before his family moved to the United States when he was 16 years old. Settling in New York City, Gogos developed a strong interest in art from an early age. He attended several art schools, including the National School of Design, the School of Visual Arts, and the Art Students League of New York, where he honed his skills under the guidance of Frank Reilly,
