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The 2014 Chicks-a-palooza Party

Chick’s Legendary Records Party The Ottobar 2549 N. Howard Street Sunday, August 31, 2014 Veni, Vedi, Veditz. Harry “Chick” Veditz: he came, he saw and he conquered the local music scene by opening a legendary record store – Chick’s Legendary … Continue reading

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Harp, the Herald Angels Sing

The Ghost of Christmas Past: Mark Harp (1957-2004) Lest we forget, legendary Baltimore musician Mark Linthicum – better known to friends and local music lovers as Mark Harp or “Harpo” (for his resemblance to the similarly curly-haired Harpo Marx) – … Continue reading

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Elvis Presley Hits the Low Point of His Career in Baltimore

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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Tori Amos’ “Baltimore”

“Baltimore / Walking With You” single MEA Records, 1980 Watch Tori sing “Baltimore”: “It’s all kind of people/Familiar places smiling faces/I’m proud to say I’m a Baltimorean/But the ‘Birds are the best/The best of Baltimore.” Born Myra Ellen Amos in … Continue reading

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