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More Twitter Love for Steve Rossi!
Before Rich Little show, Steve Rossi just shared a zany story about Slappy White and THAT is what #Vegas is all about … @lvhhotelcasino
— John Katsilometes (@johnnykats) March 12, 2013
Where is Gianna hint…having drinks with comedian Steve Rossi
— Gianna (@GiannaMiceli) March 3, 2013
@giannamiceli if its the all time great comedian Steve Rossi, tell him my great uncle is Marty Allen …my moms side
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) March 3, 2013
@giannamiceli Im honored ! I grew up hearing alot of Allen and Rossi. They are legends at my house !
— Mark Cuban (@mcuban) March 3, 2013
Admirers of my shirt@giannamiceli @mcuban oh the shirt pic didn’t tweet. He killed a clown on his shirt. twitter.com/GiannaMiceli/s…”
— LegendarySteveRossi (@RealSteveRossi) March 21, 2013
Why the Nastiness from Burt Bacharach Fans?
The book Burt Bacharach, Song by Song: The Ultimate Burt Bacharach Reference for Fans By Serene Dominic is none too kind to Steve Rossi.
The 25th Anniversary of the 25th Anniversary of Allen and Rossi
Steve Rossi is working to release the originals re-mastered for enjoyment by the public.
Steve’s Fond Memories of his Friend Dick Clark
Steve Rossi extend his condolences to the family of his friend Dick Clark on his passing today at age 82.
Steve appeared on American Bandstand with Dick Clark in 1960 in addition to many other shared appearances during their careers together. Most importantly Dick Clark is remember by Steve as a great friend and creative genius he was blessed to have shared both work and friendship.
Please direct media inquiries to LegendarySteveRossi@gmail.com
Steve Rossi to Perform at Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis Charity Golf Tournament and Celebrity Awards Dinner April 23rd
The second annual Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis Charity Golf Tournament and Celebrity Awards Dinner will be held April 23 at Palm Valley Country Club in Palm Desert.
Cost is $300 per player or $1,100 per foursome, which includes golf, cart fees, tee prizes, box lunch, awards dinner and entertainment. The awards dinner and live comedy show can be attended without golf for $75.
Entertainers for the show include Rich Little, Steve Rossi, and singer Jimmie Rodgers.
Entry deadline is April 16.
The tournament benefits programs of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Coachella Valley and underprivileged youth served through the Willie Mays Say Hey Foundation. Info: June Pariano at (760) 773-0290 or junep@kinercom.com or pick-up an entry form at Pete Carlson’s Golf & Tennis in Palm Desert.
A Thanksgiving Song to Celebrate – Steve Rossi Performs his hit “More!”
Steve wishes his fans a happy Thanksgiving offering this hit tune of his to hum as you head back to the buffet table for More!
Jimmie Rodgers Now Working with Steve Rossi
Jimmie Rodgers has had 13 number one hit records and sold over 60 millions records worldwide in his career including such hits as Honeycomb, Secretly, and Kisses Sweeter than Wine.
For a period of four years he sold out every one of his engagements in his own theater in Branson Missori. He is currently co-starring with Steve Rossi in a show called Two Legends the legend of song and the legend of comedy. Both he and Steve are in the legends hall of fame.
If you want to enjoy a great evening of comedy and hit songs Jimmie Rodgers and Steve Rossi are the perfect pair!
If you would like to contact Mr. Rossi for engagements with Jimmie or separately contact Steve.
A Snapshot at Jimmie’s career:
A few facts about …….
Jimmie Rodgers
First Hit Record 1957: Honeycomb (#1 for 22 weeks)
Fourteen Gold Singles: Honeycomb, Kisses Sweeter Than Wine, Oh-Oh I’m Falling in Love Again, Secretly, Bim Bom Bey, Are You Really Really Mine? , Tucumcari, The Long Hot Summer, Woman From Liberia, Make Me A Miracle, Just a Closer Walk With Thee, It’s Over, Child of Clay
Six Gold Albums: Jimmie Rodgers Favorite Hits, Jimmie Rodgers: The Golden Years, It’s OVer, Waltzing Matilda, Child of Clary Album 1, Jimmie Rodgers
Hit Records: From 1957 to 1960 recorded 21 Top-20 hit records with 14 in the Top-10. Overall recorded 45 singles charted in the top 40, 18 in the top 10 and 8 at #1.
Grammy Nominations: 1958 Best Country Western Vocal Performance, Oh-Oh I’m Falling in Love Again
1966 Best Pop Vocal Performance, It’s Over
1967 Best Pop Vocal Performance, Child of Clay
Halls of Fame: AS-SAR-BEN Western Hall of Fame elected 1971
Academy of Country Music Career Achievement Award nominated 1983
Rock’nRoll Hall of Fame nominated 1986
Northwest Area Hall of Fame elected 1991
Variety Show Host: The Jimmie Rodgers Show with Connie Francis (NBC/New York 1958)
The Carol Burnett Summer Replacement Show (CBS 1969)
Jimmie Rodgers Folk World (highest rated music show in Los Angeles 1965-67)
Guest Appearances: Dinah Shore, The Perry Como Show, Ed Sullivan, Jack Parr, Joey Bishop, Kraft Music Hall, The Smothers Brothers Show, Hee Haw
Movies: Back Door to Hell with Jack Nicholson
The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come with Chill Wills and George Kennedy
The World Through the Eyes of Children written, produced, and directed by Jimmie Rodgers
Movie Soundrack: The Long Hot Summer starring Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward wrote and recorded music and lyrics
Commercial Jingles: Wrote and recorded music and lyrics for award winning commercials for spaghetti-os and Honeycomb cereal.
The Critics Still Remember Steve’s Film – Last of the Secret Agents
On the website PopMatters.com for their review of the new film Cars 2 they cited Steve’s earlier work.
we end up with something akin to those silly espionage capers from the 1960s – like the mindless Marty Allen, Steve Rossi vehicle The Last of the Secret Agents?
Well at least the critics remember Steve and spelled his name correctly!
Halloween History with Allen and Rossi Meet Dracula and Frankenstein
What is scary about this movie is that it WAS NEVER MADE!
Steve says there were talks about making it, but there was never a Dracula and Frankenstein movie.
Check out the details of the ONLY Halloween themed movie Steve Rossi ever considered making on IMDB.
Steve Looks Good for his Age!
We know that Steve must be doing something right when Greer Childrers opened her book with a mention of him:
We had to list the quote first since with the title “Be a Loser” and Steve Rossi in the same sentence you might start to think it is an entirely different kind of how-to book!
Steve Rossi is in Penn Jillette’s New Book: God, No!: Signs You May Already Be an Atheist and Other Magical Tales
The hotel room phone rang about noon and it was Steve Rossi.
Penn Jillette not the first or the last to say “God, No!” when Steve calls – this is a great story about how Steve and Marty were kind to Penn and Teller starting out.
Check out a little teaser of the tale thanks to Google books right here.
If you would like to order a copy of your very own in print or kindle you can always pick one up from the official Steve Rossi Store on Amazon.
If you have a copy the story about Steve and Marty starts on page 221.
Download Classic Allen and Rossi on Amazon
Check out this sketch from the Ed Sullivan show available exclusively on Amazon from its authorized distributor Sofa Entertainment.
You can order from this website to hear the entire routine for only 99 cents.
Hear a sample right here too. Sample Clip from Sketch On How To Phone Women For Dates
If fans indicate they would like to hear and buy more classic Allen and Rossi moments, Sofa Entertainment would surely accommodate such requests.
Steve’s Celebrity Houseboat 1968
In 1968 Steve Rossi was part of the houseboat craze in Florida with the News and Courier Paper reporting his negotiations to build a boat.
Steve Rossi Spotted at Jubilee 30th Anniversary Celebration
Robin Leach spotted Steve enjoying the 30th Anniversary of Jubilee with his friend Rich Little.
Read about it here:
Steve Rossi Interview on Talk of San Diego
Check out Steve’s interview this last week on the Talk of San Diego
Click on the image above to listen to interview.
Media requests for Mr. Rossi please complete the form on this page.
Where is Steve Rossi Today?
Steve is keeping busy in Las Vegas, Nevada between his acts, business enterprises, and enjoying life with his friends.
Follow this blog to find out where you will find Steve next.
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