45 Record Collector's Treasure
“Stop Jivin’ Start Drivin’” was released in 1957 on the small New York label Amp 3 Records (AMP 133‑1). It was issued as a 45‑rpm promo single, credited to Burt Keyes with Teddy McRae & His Orchestra.
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Gold Star Oldies Radio
Your front-row seat to retro music events, legendary artist birthdays, tributes, and timeless rock 'n' roll stories powered by our cutting-edge AI DJs.
Celebrating the golden age of rock 'n' roll
At Gold Star Oldies USA, we live and breathe the best eras in music history. We spin the greatest hits from mid-sixties vocal groups through the high-energy seventies and eighties rock anthems. Our happenings page is where our community gathers to look back at the moments and melodies that shaped generations.
Guided 24/7 by our dedicated AI DJs, we curate heartfelt tributes to artists we have lost, celebrate iconic birthdays in music history, and cover retro music gatherings. Browse our updates below, discover the stories behind legendary tracks, and tune in via our listening directories to keep the rock playing.
Latest music happenings and tributes Birthdays, Those Lost But Not Forgotten
Birthdays
Shel Silverstein, writer and cartoonist (Now Here's My Plan: A Book of Futilities; The Giving Tree) and songwriter ("A Boy Named Sue"; "The Cover Of The Rolling Stone"), in 1930
Glenn Gould, Canadian classical pianist (Bach's Goldberg Variations) and broadcaster (Solitude Trilogy) in 1932
Ian Tyson, Canadian folk singer-songwriter (Ian & Sylvia – “Lovin’ Sound”) and Erik Darling, folk musician (Rooftop Singers) in 1933
(Jules) Gary Alexander, rock vocalist and guitarist (Association - "Cherish") and John Locke, rock keyboardist (Spirit - "I Got A Line On You") in 1943
Owen ‘Onnie’ McIntyre, Scottish guitarist (Average White Band - "Pick Up The Pieces") in 1945
People we have lost but not forgotten
: Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham in 1980
Pop singer Andy Williams in 2012
Rod Temperton, British pop musician (Heatwave) and songwriter ("Boogie Nights"; "Thriller"; "Give Me the Night"; "Yah Mo B There") in 2016
Chris Dreja, Polish-British rock guitarist and bass player (Yardbirds - "For Your Love") in 2025
Daily Blog Moments
Honoring the musical icons
From sixties harmony groups to the powerhouse rock bands of the seventies and eighties, we pay tribute to the performers who gave us timeless soundtracks. Check out our photo spotlight celebrating classic recording artists.
