Category Archives: Obituaries

Susie Mudd, “Music Monthly” Publisher, Dies

Posted on April 11, 2012 by atomictv

(Billboard, 4/11/2012) Susie Mudd, rock music journalist and publisher of the Maryland-based music magazine Music Monthly, died of cancer April 5. She was 56. Getting her start at the Maryland Musician, where she maintained a column titled “The Red Rocker … 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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RIP Dale Coleman: Rock Guitarist Would Set His Arms On Fire

Posted on February 15, 2012 by atomictv

Tommy Carson (left) singing with Dale Coleman (right) Dale Coleman Sr., Age 62 The 1960s and 1970s rock guitarist devised a concert finale in which he would set his arms on fire. By Jacques Kelly (Baltimore Sun, 2/14/2007) Dale Coleman … Continue reading →

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Was David Franks the Poe Toaster? Mystery his last performance piece, perhaps

Posted on January 20, 2012 by atomictv

By Jason Policastro (Baltimore Brew, 1/20/2010) Artist and poet David Franks was found dead January 14 (2010). The famed “Poe Toaster” failed to show up on January 19 (2010). Coincidence, or the final flourish of a dedicated prankster? The article … Continue reading →

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