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Baltimore Backtrack: Pooba on WTMD

Posted on January 8, 2014 by almosthipguy

As part of last night’s “Baltimore Hit Parade” show on WTMD (Towson University, 89.7 FM), host Sam Sessa interviewed Baltimore’s legendary Punk Godfather, Dave Wilcox (aka Steptoe T. Magnificent) and played a live track (“Top of the Pops (Bottom of … Continue reading →

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Former O’s Star Paul Blair Dies at 69

Posted on December 27, 2013 by almosthipguy

A member of the Orioles Hall of Fame, the popular Paul Blair (nicknamed “Motormouth”) patrolled the O’s outfield from 1964 to 1976, playing key parts when Baltimore won its first two World Series crowns in 1966 and 1970. He won … Continue reading →

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People Who Died in 2013

Posted on December 26, 2013 by almosthipguy

Final Farewells to 10 People Baltimore Won’t Forget by City Paper (Dec. 25, 2013) “Blaster” Al Ackerman, Phyllis Brotman, Robert Chew, Tom Clancy, Richard Ben Cramer, Art Donovan, Damon Harris, Mick Kipp, Mike Stanley, Charles Steinhauser Continue reading “People Who … Continue reading →

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Atomic TV’s Christmas at Ground Zero

Posted on December 25, 2013 by almosthipguy

It’s that time of year again, time to jump into the Wayback Machine and watch Atomic TV‘s 1997 “Christmas at Ground Zero” episode on Vimeo! Watch “Christmas at Ground Zero” (Atomic TV) Atomic TV’s Holiday at Ground Zero Episode from … Continue reading →

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