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Barry Silverstein

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Boomer Brands: Iconic Brands that Shaped Our Childhood

Boomer Brands: Iconic Brands that Shaped Our Childhood

Stroll down memory lane with this unique book that reminisces about the beloved brands of the 50s and 60s.

2019

Barry Silverstein

Barry Silverstein

Stories

Published in
Day in History

Earthquake Devastates San Francisco

The worst earthquake in U.S. history

1d ago

Black-and-white photo of destroyed buildings in downtown San Francisco

1d ago

Published in
Books Are Our Superpower

Why Amazon’s Virtual Voice Could be an Audiobook Game Changer

Here are five things I learned from using it

3d ago

Why Amazon’s Virtual Voice Could be an Audiobook Game Changer

3d ago

Published in
Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age

Don’t Take Anything for Granted

Especially the little things

3d ago

Don’t Take Anything for Granted

3d ago

Published in
Day in History

Boston Marathon Bombing

One of the worst terrorist attacks on U.S. soil since 9/11

4d ago

People and public officials at the scene of the Boston Marathon bombings

4d ago

Published in
Fanfare

“Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light” is a Timely Masterpiece

Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis shine in this historical series

5d ago

“Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light” is a Timely Masterpiece

5d ago

Published in
Rock On

How “Monterey Pop” Made Rock History

The pre-cursor to Woodstock had many musical firsts

Apr 10

How “Monterey Pop” Made Rock History

Apr 10

Published in
The Album Cafe

When Cream was On Fire

The live performances on “Wheels of Fire” are unmatched

Apr 4

When Cream was On Fire

Apr 4

Published in
Day in History

Martin Luther King Jr. Shot and Killed

Celebrated civil rights leader dead at age 39

Apr 4

Martin Luther King Jr. shown standing among others in Washington, DC in 1963

Apr 4

Published in
Rock On

The Supergroup of the Woodstock Era

Troubled by turbulence, CSN(Y) still had a remarkable run

Apr 2

2 record album covers

Apr 2

Published in
Day in History

Johnson Shocks the Nation

“I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your President.”

Mar 31

President Lyndon Johnson seated at Oval Office desk addressing the nation

Mar 31

Barry Silverstein

Barry Silverstein

Book Author

Author and retired marketing pro. I write about brands, people and pop culture with an eye on history. Please visit my website: www.barrysilverstein.com

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