Category Archives: Music

John Coltrane’s last-ever gig was at Baltimore’s Famous Ballroom

Posted on September 30, 2013 by almosthipguy

May 7, 1967 The Famous Ballroom 1717 N. Charles Street John Coltrane: tenor/soprano sax Pharoah Sanders: tenor sax & piccolo Jim Garrison: bass Rashid Ali: drums Algie DeWitt: bata drums On May 7, 1967, the ‘Trane made his last stop … Continue reading →

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Who Is This Guy That Led Zeppelin’s Manager Chewed Out in Baltimore 40 Years Ago Tonight?

Posted on July 23, 2013 by atomictv

By Jeff Krulik (7/23/2013, www.ledzeppelinplayedhere.com) On the evening of July 23, 1973, this guy was yelled at by Peter Grant backstage at the Baltimore Civic Center. Who is he? Peter Grant was the legendary manager for Led Zeppelin, who orchestrated their … Continue reading →

Posted in 1970s, 70s Rock, Baltimorons, Music | Tagged , | 11 Comments

Baltimore Late 80’s Industrial: Black Pete – Mississippi Queen

Posted on June 13, 2013 by atomictv

(Fantod Under Glass, 12/23/2008) “In the late 80s industrial dance music was all the rage in alternative circles; labels such as Wax Trax in Chicago, Play It Again Sam in Belgium, and Nettwerk in Canada were putting out tons of … Continue reading →

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Alice Cooper Rocks the Towson, Maryland Courthouse, 1991

Posted on May 29, 2013 by atomictv

Alice Cooper rocks 2,000 in Towson Some skip school to hear ’70s rocker deliver his new anti-drug message. By Meredith Schlow (Baltimore Evening Sun, 9/10/1991) Rocker Alice Cooper played to about 2,000 in Towson’s Courthouse Plaza today, turning the normally … Continue reading →

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