OFFBEAT: Harvey's Marvin Junior of The Dells dead at age 77

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Lead Singer Marvin Junior of The Dells Performing in December 2002

Lead Singer Marvin Junior is shown in this December 2002 file photo during a reunion with fellow members of The Dells, La-Verne Allison, Michael McGill, Charles Barksdale and Johnnie Carter to celebrate their 50 years in show biz with a concert at City Hall in Harvey.

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Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones talks with Ed Sullivan as Keith Richards looks on while on the set of 'The Ed Sullivan Show'

Ed Sullivan talks with British rock and roll singer Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones on the set of "The Ed Sullivan Show," in New York City in this Sept. 11, 1966 archive photo, which also captures Jagger's bandmate Keith Richards watching with arms crossed above his guitar.

Pat Boone Celebrating 75th Birthday

Singer Pat Boone is shown celebrating his 75th birthday with cake at his office in Beverly Hills on June 1, 2009.

Pat Boone ready to celebrate early birthday with Drury Lane audiences

With a nearly 60-year career performing, entertainer Pat Boone said he's not sure how he managed to never be booked for a concert at any of the Drury Lane theaters in Chicagoland.

"Lisa Loeb's Silly Sing-Along" by Lisa Loeb

Sterling Press, $14.95, Ages 5 and up "Lisa Loeb's Silly Sing-Along" by Lisa Loeb

Delwyn Gring

Delwyn Gring of Valparaiso performs songs for a music ministry at 8 p.m. on Thursdays at Cornucopia Coffee Company, 210 Lincolnway, in Valparaiso.

Chuck Berry in London Airport 1979 with IRS Tax Problems

Singer Chuck Berry is shown with his young, blonde unidentified companion at London's Heathrow Airport before flying home to the United States to face a four-month jail sentence for tax evasion in this July 23, 1979 file photo.

Singer and Actor Josh Franklin

Singer and actor Josh Franklin stars in the national Broadway tour revival of Cole Porter's "Anything Goes," playing Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre April 23 to May 5.

Chuck Berry Concert Poster for Hammond Civic Center in 1960s

A poster promotes a double bill of Chuck Berry and Bobby Freeman performing at the Hammond Civic Center in the 1960s.

"Jersey Boys" Las Vegas Celebrate Fifth Anniversary With Special Guests Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio

Bob Gaudio (left) and Frankie Valli celebrate the fifth anniversary of the musical "Jersey Boys" in Las Vegas, now playing a standing run at Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. The legendary musical duo were honored with a cake and a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars on March 21, 2013 in Las Vegas

Actor Alex Nee as Johnny in the National Broadway Tour of "American Idiot"

Actor Alex Nee stars as the lead character Johnny, in the national Broadway tour of "American Idiot," based on the music of the band Green Day and playing a week of shows in Chicago beginning April 16, 2013.

Jersey Boys Las Vegas Celebrate Fifth Anniversary With Special Guests Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio

Bob Gaudio (left) and Frankie Valli celebrate the fifth anniversary of the musical "Jersey Boys" in Las Vegas, now playing a standing run at Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. The legendary musical duo were honored with a cake and a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars on March 21, 2013 in Las Vegas

OFFBEAT: Frankie Valli honored with star on Las Vegas' Walk of Stars

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Times Columnist Philip Potempa with Parents Peggy and Chester and Actress Mitzi Gaynor in March 2010

Times Columnist Philip Potempa (left) is joined by his parents Peggy and Chester Potempa and singer/actress Mitzi Gaynor backstage at Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville in this March 2010 file photo.

Singer Pat Boone

Singer Pat Boone is coming to Chicago to perform two concerts for Mother's Day Weekend 2013, with lunch shows on May 13 and 14.

Singer Michelle Williams

Singer Michelle Williams, of Destiny's Child fame, who has starred on the Broadway stage in "Aida," "The Color Purple" and "Chicago" is now adding "Fela!" to her theater credits with a new tour of the musical now playing Chicago through Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013