Category Archives: 80s Rock

It’s a Long Way to the Top

Posted on January 27, 2011 by atomictv

Phil Wiser’s dramatic and unlikely ascent has taken him from Hammerjacks to Silicon Valley By John Lewis (Baltimore Magazine, 12/2010) Phil Wiser was a senior at Eastern Vo-Tech and something of a science geek in 1984. But Wiser wasn’t your … Continue reading →

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Kraig Krixer, R.I.P. (1951-2011)

Posted on January 24, 2011 by almosthipguy

Kraig Krixer (right) with Accused frontman Dave Cawkwell According to CBS/WJZ news reports, Baltimore musician Kraig Krixer and his friend and roomate John Gurkis were found dead, and somewhat decomposed, inside Krixer’s condo at the Red Fox Farm Condos in … Continue reading →

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DC Star – 1980s Rock Videos and Commercials

Posted on January 21, 2011 by atomictv

DC Star one of the original bands of the Miller Beer Rock Network in the 1980s recorded a television commercial to promote their album, “Rock & Roll Whirl.” Aordreamer.com’s DC Star Bio: The Clinton, Maryland hard rock act formed in … Continue reading →

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Schocking Dundalk

Posted on November 17, 2010 by atomictv

The Go-Go’s Gina Schock was Dundalk born and bred as evidenced by this “Evening Magazine” clip from the 1980s produced by Tom D’Antoni. Baltimore accents are aplenty with her parents and Edith Massey chiming in. The Go-Go’s Notebook: Gina Drumming … Continue reading →

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