Category Archives: Decades

Baltimore Hair Bands Then and Now

Posted on March 26, 2012 by atomictv

By Wesley Case (Midnight Sun, 3/26/2012) More than 25 years ago, the Baltimore hard-rock scene was almost as big as the hair. Bands such as Kix, Mannekin, Child’s Play and DC Star toured the country, signed major-label record deals and … Continue reading →

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Death of an Americain

Posted on March 23, 2012 by atomictv

By SL Solomon (What Weekly, 3/21/2012) Charles Village said goodbye to a cherished member of its community on the night of March 12. About thirty friends and lovers of Video Americain gathered with candles, sparklers and picked flowers from early … Continue reading →

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The Frightening World of John Merzbacher

Posted on March 23, 2012 by atomictv

By Peter Hermann (Baltimore Sun, 3/23/2012) With new talk that convicted child rapist John Joseph Merzbacher could regain his freedom because defense attorneys failed to disclose a plea offer back in the 1990s, let’s take a moment to review the … Continue reading →

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A Mysterious Death At Baltimore’s The Belvedere

Posted on March 21, 2012 by atomictv

By Benn Ray (Atomic Books Blog, 3/21/2012) In this month’s issue of Fortean Times (#286), local author Mikita Brottman has an article involving the curious 2006 death of Rey Rivera, a 32 year old financial writer working for Agora called … Continue reading →

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