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Elvis Presley Hits the Low Point of His Career in Baltimore

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Scott Huffines

Only in Baltimore would Elvis Presley leave the stage to try to take a 30 minute crap because of intestinal problems. The Elvis In Norway fan site shares this tale of one of Elvis’ worst performances of his career: Baltimore … Continue reading →


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Scene from “Blood Circus”

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Scott Huffines

By Peter L. Walsh, Link: A Critical Journal on the Arts in Baltimore and the World, Summer, 1996 SETTING: With fog rolling across the screen, a group of bare-chested, bare-footed wrestlers (Morads) in “Mexican-style” facemasks and trunks stand in front … Continue reading →


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Santo Gold Jewelry

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Scott Huffines

From the collection of Peter L. Walsh: “Here is some Santo Gold – untarnished after all these years! Maybe it really is gold. Note that this is ‘regular’ Santo Gold, not Blood Circus Santo Gold.” — Peter L. Walsh Related … Continue reading →


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Blood Circus “Scream Bag”

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Scott Huffines

From the collection of Peter L. Walsh: Related Link Santo Gold & “Blood Circus” – Baltimoreorless.com Tags: blood circus, civic center, santo gold, wrestling


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Larry Kane Interviews John Lennon @ Civic Center

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Tom Warner

Baltimore Civic Center, September 13, 1964 ABOUT THIS INTERVIEW: On this date, the Beatles arrived in Maryland for their performance at Baltimore’s Civic Center. John Lennon was interviewed by Larry Kane as part of an on-going series of interviews with … Continue reading →


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Rolling Stones in Baltimore, Part 2

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Tom Warner

By Sam Sessa (Baltimore Sun, November 27, 2009) (Photo from Baltimore Sun archives) With the help of archivist Paul McCardell, here is one more clip about the Rolling Stones’ 1969 appearance at the Baltimore Civic Center. This article, published on … Continue reading →


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Rolling Stones in Baltimore – 40 Years later

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Tom Warner

By Sam Sessa (Baltimore Sun, November 27, 2009) This week in 1969, the Rolling Stones performed a sold-out show at the Baltimore Civic Center (now called the 1st Mariner Arena). Now, 40 years later, here is The Baltimore Sun’s recount … Continue reading →


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Beatles @ Civic Center, Sept. 13, 1964

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Tom Warner

2:30 & 6 p.m., Sunday, September 13, 1964 The Beatles’ only visit to Baltimore was on Sunday, September 13, 1964. They performed two shows at the Civic Center, to a total of 28,000 fans. The best seat in the house … Continue reading →


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Beatles photos: a magical mystery tour

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Tom Warner

By Carl Schoettler (Baltimore Sun, September 13, 2004) Beatlemania was sweeping America on Sept. 13, 1964, when photographer Morton Tadder strode into the Baltimore Civic Center, climbed onto his little magnesium ladder in the middle of the sea of screaming … Continue reading →


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Santo Gold & “Blood Circus”

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Tom Warner

One of the most ridiculous infomercials archived by the folks at Ridiculous Infomercial Review is this one for the mother of all mondo bizarro videos, Santo Gold! Santo Gold Commercial This infomercial tries to do two very different tasks at … Continue reading →


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Globe Poster

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Tom Warner

(Excerpt from Tom Warner’s “Accelerated Decrepitude” post about the “Fells Point Fun Fest 2009″…) Globe Poster: Representing! For me, the highlight of the 2009 Fells Point Festival was seeing the Globe Poster Company table outside of BOP Pizza. What a … Continue reading →


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