“Monster Mash” was originally written as a parody of several pop fads that have faded away, but the song is an American novelty song that lives on like a vampire. In the early 1960s two cultural ...

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Every October, a hopelessly kitschy classic rises from the dead to the delight (and occasional dread) of millions. Since its release in 1962, “Monster Mash” has become a beloved slice of mid-century ...

Right alongside Michael Jackson's "Thriller," Pickett's "Mash" has firmly planted itself as a classic 55 years since it was recorded at Los Angeles' Goldstar Studios with zero expectations. By Rob ...

WHERE: Santa Fe Railyard, 1611 Alcaldesa St., Santa Fe, in front of Nuckoll’s Brewery HOW MUCH: Free admission. For more information, visit facebook.com ...

Bobby “Boris” Pickett & The Crypt-Keepers went all the way to #1 with “Monster Mash,” their 1962 Halloween novelty song. The original recording remains in circulation to this day, still a mainstay of ...