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 Give your Rockin' Boomers a gift to keep them young!From fun and fantastic to frivolous and functional ...
Great gift sites and products for the mature Rocker who will forever be young at heart.


Boomers were raised on Rock! Journey tour pin-raised on Radio (that rocked!)"Rockin'" into your golden years sure doesn't hold the same meaning today as it did for our grandparents of the 1900s. You're more likely to see an electric guitar in the corner of the living room, than a Bentwood rocking chair ... when I'm 64 ...

Featured Christmas / Holiday Gift Site: The Video Beat - 1950s & 1960s Rock 'n' Roll TV shows on DVD! (And many more Rockin' videos.)

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The SEO blurb: Gift ideas for Seniors, Boomers, Grandmas, Grandpas, Moms, Dads, girlfriends and guy friends of all ages, and the rest of your Rockin' gang, for year-round celebrations of life. Click on the links below and let's Rock & Roll into a warm and wonderful Holiday Season!

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Books that Rock!
Aircheck: The Story of Top 40 Radio in San Diego
By David Leonard (and quoted in the upcoming Blast from Your Past! 1954-1979) - the life and times of San Diego's radio stations and the DJs who gave them personality.
Blast from Your Past! Rock & Roll Radio DJs: the First Five Years 1954~1959
By LinDee Rochelle - relive the fun and frivolity, angst and attitudes, music and mayhem that rose with the dawn of Rock & Roll Radio. 15 true behind-the-microphone DJ tales be-bop through lifestyle history of the late 1950s. Now available on this site, at Buy Books on the Web(.com), and as an ebook on Amazon.
The Radio Funny Book
By Bob Doll (another Blast from Your Past! DJ) - the stories are true! Some names have been changed or omitted to protect the guilty. (Bob is now in Rock & Roll Radio Heaven but his fun book lives on.)
Rock & Roll: And the Beat Goes On
By Cousin Bruce Morrow (also one of Rochelle's Blast from your Past! DJs) - back to the roots of the most exciting, explosive musical era with the man who saw it all happen: legendary radio personality "Cousin Brucie!"
Collectibles & Antiques
California Aircheck
Serving the radio industry around the world since 1980 with both audio and video airchecks of radio personalities--Rockin' back through the decades!
The Rock and Roll Emporium
Where you can invest in Rock Music History and collect authentic Rock and Roll music memorabilia, band merchandise, gifts and guitars. Rock & Roll lives!
Rockaway Records
Located in the Los Angeles community of Silver Lake, Rockaway Records has been selling collectibles worldwide since 1979. Vinyl - Posters - Memorabilia - Awards
Wolfgang's Vault
Vintage Concert Posters, Rock Photography, Apparel, and More From the Last 60 Years. (High end.)
General Stores
SeniorStore.com
Great variety; unique games, helpful housewares, and much more - something for every Boomer
Record Collector-Officially Licensed Music T-Shirts (and more)
Over 30,000 products from The Beatles to Baby Shambles, The Clash to Green day.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum Store
Museum members receive a 10% discount!
TIAS - The Internet Antique Shop
What's New in the Collector's Showcase of Memorabilia: Rock and Roll? (A collection of online sellers w/a variety of memorabilia, antiques and collectibles.)
Gifts that Rock! (Music & More)
(The) Airplay Channel by Travisty Productions
Created by the producers of Airplay: The Rise and Fall Of Rock Radio, the documentary airing on PBS stations around the country, The Airplay Channel will showcase our own collection of the video interviews we shot over the past 15 years, with new ones still to come, along with a collection of airchecks, pictures, stories and memorabilia from your favorite deejays. Purchase a DVD of Airplay for gift-giving or self-reminiscing!
California Aircheck
Serving the radio industry around the world since 1980 with both audio and video airchecks of radio personalities--Rockin' back through the decades!
Fab Four Store by Beatles Radio
The Fab Four Store was born from Beatles Radio.com as a means of providing some of the operating expenses. the audio stream from Beatles Radio is provided free around the world 24/7 to anyone with an internet connection.
I Rock N Roll
Rock Music Memorabilia, Autographs, Signed Guitars, Signed Photos, Concert Posters, Autographed Albums, Tour Programs, Vintage Tickets, Backstage Passes, Guitar Picks and Just Plain Kool Stuff. (Very cool.)
Rock and Roll Coasters
Handcrafted Drink coasters made with the actual 45 rpm record. (How cool is that?!) No playable record is harmed in this process.
The Rock and Roll Emporium
Where you can invest in Rock Music History and collect authentic Rock and Roll music memorabilia, band merchandise, gifts and guitars. Rock & Roll lives!
Rock Rattle n' Roll
We carry a large collection of original concert memorabilia and miscellaneous music items such as: Official band laminates, stage used set lists, authentic backstage passes, promotional pins and buttons, concert ads, stickers. postcards and many more obscure collectibles.
Home Style for Boomers
BrewStation 12-Cup Coffeemaker-no pouring required!
Simply press your mug against the lever and receive a wonderful cup of hot coffee!
Jenda Voice Calendar
Provides a simple solution for keeping things organized, using friendly reminders recorded in your own or another familiar voice (granddaughter's? grandson's? hubby's?).
Lava Lite
The original manufacturer of lava lamps. Everchanging patterns are hypnotizing, yet invigorating. It is an art form. (And straight out of the '70s! Groovy, man.)
Retro Mobile Phone Handset
Reduces 96% of mobile phone radiation--large, comfortable phone receiver/handset plugs right into your cell phone!
Vintage Looks - Your Online Retro Store
Retro modern loft furniture from the 50s 60s & 70s; classic modern loft style furniture and retro home decor chairs & tables. Huge selection funky table lamps, vintage mid-century floor lamps, and modern retro hanging lamps. (Mostly high end.)
Vintage Swank
Vintage Swank's 5000+ square foot showroom includes over 15,000 unique original vintage and antique items from the 1920s-1970s. ... great mid-century modern furniture and home decor items; vintage clothing and accessories ...
Music, Movies & Entertainment
Lou's Records
Huge selection of NEW and USED CDs, LPs, Tapes, DVDs, VHS, LaserDiscs. Complete selection of turntable cartridges and styluses. (My favorite beach cities record shop!)
Oldies.com
The premiere online destination for lovers of "oldies" music and classic movies.
Records by Mail
Over 2 million vinyl records in stock. Rock on!
Rockaway Records
Located in the Los Angeles community of Silver Lake, Rockaway Records has been selling collectibles worldwide since 1979. Vinyl - Posters - Memorabilia - Awards
The Video Beat - 1950s & 1960s Rock 'n' Roll Movies
We're the #1 spot on the web for the best quality rock 'n' roll and youth culture on DVD. ...rare movies featuring original 1950s & 1960s rock 'n' roll, juvenile delinquents, hot rods, hippies, mods, clean teens or beatnik anti-establishment types ...
Radio's Rockin' Gifts
California Aircheck
Serving the radio industry around the world since 1980 with both audio and video airchecks of radio personalities--Rockin' back through the decades!
John Kendall's Vintage Electronics
A purveyor of restorable, collectible radio and audio to the Collector/Restorer internationally since 1980 (also tubes and used parts). (Great inventory of fun vintage radios!)
The Radio Attic
A collection of vintage radio sellers who list with The Radio Attic (hosted by Steve Adams, a collector since 1993). (Nice mix.)
Vuolo Video Airchex ("Radio's Best Friend"!)
April of 1978 Art Vuolo borrowed a crude early edition color TV camera ... and taped his first video aircheck at Indianapolis' legendary Top 40 radio station 13/WIFE. It is a whole new way to LOOK at radio! Video products: http://vuolovideo.com/order.html.
Retro / Nostalgia
Crosley Radio
Rich lines, retro designs and authentic crafting have made Crosley today's premier vintage electronics manufacturer.
Memory Journal by LifeBio.com
Has your favorite elder written an autobiography yet? Help them begin their trip down Memory Lane with the Memory Journal.
RetroPlanet.com
Our mission, our goal, our passion is to provide people all over the world with a great selection of cool retro products at excellent prices. (And they do a great job!)
Vintage Trends
World's largest collection of vintage clothing. For men, women and children, including collector garments and accessories, military apparel and vintage home decor.

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