Gary Lewis (b. July 31, 1936) topped the charts in the 1960s with his band, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, with eight gold singles and 17 Top 40 hits, plus… Continue readingGary Lewis

The Penny Arcade is one of the most revered music clubs in Rochester history, as well as one of the longest-running. Bon Jovi, Iggy Pop, and Joan Jett all played… Continue readingGreg Sullivan and The Penny Arcade

Joe Beard (b. Feb. 4, 1938) is Rochester’s legendary blues guitarist and vocalist. He has many times toured the United States as well as Europe and has sat in with… Continue readingJoe Beard

Lewis Soloff (1944 to 2015) was an American jazz trumpeter and composer who was an integral member of Blood, Sweat & Tears and the band’s self-titled album that won the… Continue readingLewis Soloff

Samuel Adler (b. March 4, 1928) is the composer of more than 400 published works, including five operas, six symphonies, 12 concerti, nine string quartets, and five oratorios, all which… Continue readingSamuel Adler

Uncle Roger McCall (1951-2003) was a late-night DJ at WCMF radio station who for 30 years was affectionately known to his audience as “Uncle Roger.” He had the overnight shift… Continue readingUncle Roger McCall