Croce Memories Live On In Thurmont Woman’s Archive
Diane Haover cherishes Jim Croce, born 45 years ago, for his intimate lyrics and diverse music. She collects 14 singles, two guitar books, and albums, researching Croce’s life from Villanova to Fort Jackson, noting his plane crash in 1973 and his impact beyond chart hits.
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Elvis Presley
Diane Haover
Thurmont
James Adrian Croce
Jim
Doors
Bob Dylan
Jim Croce
Croce
Natchitochese
Philadelphia
Villanova University
The
Spires
Facets
Fort Jackson
D.C
Diane Hauver
Comedy Channel Aims to Turn On 24-Hour Laugh Network
New York reports on Tom Kay’s plan to launch a 24-hour Comedy Channel. The venture seeks $20 million start-up funding with partners including Charles Manatt and Ben Schulman. The channel targets 5 to 10 million homes at launch, expanding to 13 million, featuring stand-up, clubs, international acts, bloopers, and home comedy video pitches.
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New York
Henry Youngman
America
Kay
Time Magazine
Ben Schulman
Schulman Video Center
Los Angeles
Comedy
Charles Manatt
Democratic Party
National Cable Television Association
Playboy
Disney
News
MTV
Tom Trbovich
Veejays
Bozo
Suzie
New Orleans pushes for Rock Hall of Fame site
New Orleans advocates press for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to be located in the city, arguing Louisiana roots include Fats Domino, Ray Charles, Little Richard, and others. Supporters cite Cosimo Matassa’s studio, Louisiana Hayride, and rising regional influence amid broader industry backing from state officials and music groups.
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New Orleans
Hall of Fame
Crescent City
Rick Coleman
Little Richard
Fats Domino
Atlantic Records
Ahmet Ertegun
Music Museum
Hall of Fame Foundation
New York
Alan Freed
Cleveland
Ohio
Robert G. Vernon
Louisiana Music Association
Elvis Presley
Louisiana
Susan Evans
Ron Mertens
Domino
Cosimo Matassa
Coleman
Ray Charles
David Bartholomew
Matassa
Coogimo
Sue Richard
Jerry Lee Lewis
Deliddy
Nina
Aeyascot
Elvis
Bronze statue honors Elvis on birthday in Memphis
Montana sculptor Bill Rains unveiled a 510 pound bronze three figure statue titled Journey to Graceland at Graceland on Elvis Presley birthday observances. The work depicts three career phases and includes the sunburst jumpsuit from his last Indianapolis concert. Rains praised Mae Boren Axton for connecting him to Nashville’s country music circle.
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Memphis
Tenn
Elvis Presley
Bill Rains
Billings
Mont
Rains
King of
Graceland
Prestey
Country Music Hall of Fame
Nashville
Elvis
Bresley
Sly and Sooung Man
Indianapolis
Mae Boren Axton
Presley
Axton
Hendersonville
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Mike Clem
News-Fest
Richard T. Meagher
Comedy Channel
Associated Press
Tom Kay
Bob Hope
Jerry Lester
Dagmar
Japan
Weinberg
Lerner and Loewe
Weinberg Center
Frederick
Highlands
Jett Douglas
Judy Walstrum
National Touring Company
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