Remembering Elvis Presley, whom I met on April 24 1958, at KTBC-KLBJ Radio, in Austin, TX. Elvis was doing his Army basic training at Fort Hood. I asked his thoughts about the young rock n’ roll music. Elvis said: “It won’t always be kids’ music. They won’t always be kids.”
Celebrating Great Britain's Queen Elizabeth, on the 100th anniversary of her birth. Her only appearance on a record cover was with singer Frankie Laine on his 1956 greatest hits album.
April is National Volunteer Month. On April 12, 1989, 3 top community leaders received prestigious Savvy Award at a banquet sponsored by Foley's. Winners pictured: Ron Stone (KPRC-TV news anchor), Sister Helem Gay (founder of the Mission of Yahweh) and Hank Moore.
Today is National Library Giving Day—a moment to recognize the vital role libraries play in strengthening our communities. Libraries stand as a cornerstone of opportunity, learning & connection for people of all ages. Libraries need your donations. Hank Moore with books he authored.
Remembering HemisFair (Apr. 6-Oct. 6, 1968). Hank Moore served on the planning committee. This world's fair revitalized downtown San Antonio, TX, as an international mecca. Theme: "Confluence of Civilization in the Americas." Hank Moore at base & Joan Wilhelm Moore atop Tower of the Americas.
Happy Easter. We wish everyone a week of good cheer, warm feelings and family connectivity. The Easter Bunny is a folk symbol, dating back to 1682, where the hare delivered Easter eggs to children. The first chocolate Easter egg was introduced in 1873. Holidays are in the heart & most special.
Happy 91st birthday to Herb Alpert, one of the giants of music. Herb Alpert led The Tijuana Brass, co-founded A&M records. Herb Alpert with Hank Moore. Only recording artist to hit #1 on Billboard chart as vocalist & instrumentalist.
March 29 is National Mom & Pop Business Owners Appreciation Day, dedication to running small businesses. Hank with Rita Santamaria, founder-CEO of Champions School of Real Estate. To successful companies, I ask: What would you like for your organization to become? Is there a strategy-vision?
March 24, 1958: After a 60-day determent to make the movie, “King Creole," Elvis Presley reported at 6:30 a.m. to his local draft board in Memphis, TN. For 2 years thereafter, Elvis was known as US5310761 in the U.S. Army. Following his 1960 discharge. he starred in the movie "G.I. Blues."
March 29 is National Mom & Pop Business Owners Appreciation Day, appreciating the hard work and dedication that it takes to run a small business. Hank Moore with Terri Tripp, A Better Tripp Moving & Storage Co., Inc.
Honored on St. Patrick's Day, the band U2. Postage stamps around the world honored the rock star Bono for humanitarian endeavors. Bono is in Hank Moore's book "Pop Music Legends," in the chapter "Music Helped in Times of Need, Pain and Crisis."
Fort Lauderdale, FL, began Spring Break in 1938. By 1960, students came in great numbers, and MGM filmed the movie "Where the Boys Are," released in 1961. Movie made Ft. Lauderdale the primary destination spring break. Next three most popular: Panama City, FL, South Padre Island, TX, Cancun, Mexico.
Lee de Forest invented the Audion vacuum tube, which made possible live radio broadcasting & became the key component of all radio, telephone, radar, television & computer systems before the invention of the transistor in 1947. He was honored as the “father of radio” & “grandfather of television.”
March is International Women's Month. I met 10 of Time Magazine’s 100 Women of the Year: Eleanor Roosevelt, Gloria Steinem, Margaret Thatcher, Oprah Winfrey, Margaret Chase Smith, Lucille Ball, Rita Moreno, Jackie Kennedy, Beyoncé, Irna Phillips. Remembering being in the presence of greatness.
March is International Women's Month, with this year's theme: "Give to Gain." Hank Moore with my first mentor, the great Lady Bird Johnson. She was First Lady of the U.S. from 1963-69.
Feb. 29, 1972: John Lennon's US immigration visa expired, and he began a 4½-year struggle to obtain a resident's permit. Neil Sedaka wrote and recorded a song about Lennon's plight, entitled "The Immigrant."
Happy 30th anniversary to Pokémon. Released Feb. 25, 1996, Pokémon created in 1995 by Satoshi Tajiri, as series of video games for Game Boy, then extended into a popular cartoon TV series. Merchandising included the trader cards, books & music. Pictured: Hank Moore & Pokémons. Gotta catch them all.
Olympic Gold. Hank Moore with Mary Lou Retton. Her Views on Sportsmanship: Process Over Prize, Positivity and Mentality, Paying It Forward, Amateur Spirit, Resilience. She encourages athletes to focus on personal bests rather than their results.
Hank Moore reflecting how Ed Sullivan broke down barriers by featuring Black artists in this intriguing interview with the Pulitzer Prize nominated author. Podcast link: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/han...
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Did you know that radio broadcasting used to be viewed as a public service; in Canada and the U.S. licenses were linked to public service obligations, in exchange for the privilege of using public airwaves? Podcast link: www.leahroseman.com/episodes/han...
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Random Acts of Kindness Day is a reminder that small gestures of kindness have the power to change the world. By spreading love and positivity, we can create a more compassionate & caring society. Take this opportunity on Feb. 17 to perform random acts of kindness and inspire others to do the same.
Bing Crosby how he brought over reel-to-reel technology which transformed broadcasting: with Hank Moore @hankmoore.bsky.social Listen to this fascinating podcast episode www.leahroseman.com/episodes/han...
On podcast with Leah Roseman: Hank Moore has crossed paths with legends like Ed Sullivan, Frank Sinatra, and Burt Bacharach, and lived through many moments that defined popular culture.
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This day in history, Feb. 11, 1877: The first public demonstrations of Alexander Graham Bell's telephone took place, with a call between Boston and Salem, MA.
Hit song of 2026 Olympics is "Nel Blu, Dipinto Di Blu," 1958 hit by Domenico Modugno. Mariah Carey sang it at the opening ceremony. Song inspired by paintings of Marc Chagall. Song retitled "Volare," recorded by Dean Martin & Bobby Rydell. Song also used as the basis for numerous football chants.
Feb. 3, 1959: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper died when their plane went down in a cornfield in Clear Lake, Iowa. That event spurred “the day the music died” in Don McLean’s 1971 hit “American Pie.” Don McLean was a child on Feb. 3, 1959, when he heard of Buddy Holly’s plane crash.
Song used in current commercial for Align Probiotic is "The Sign," 1993 hit by Ace of Base. So many classic songs featured in TV ads.
Jan. 27 is Thank Your Mentor Day. I met 10 of Time Magazine’s 100 Women of the Year: Eleanor Roosevelt, Gloria Steinem, Margaret Thatcher, Oprah Winfrey, Margaret Chase Smith, Lucille Ball, Rita Moreno, Jackie Kennedy, Beyoncé, Irna Phillips. One remembers being in the presence of greatness.
Jan. 27 is Thank Your Mentor Day. Honors relationships between mentors and mentees, in personal and professional development. Walt Disney advised me: "There are 6 creative ways to implement a good idea. If it doesn't have that many arms & legs, it's not a good idea."
The National Day of Racial Healing is Tuesday, Jan. 20, the day after Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It encourages community connection & action for equity, with events across the U.S. by organizations like the ELCA & Kellogg Foundation, focusing on healing through shared experiences & dialogue.
