Category Archives: Music

Michael Jackson: End of the Jacksons?

Posted on June 26, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 13, 1981: Michael Jackson tells Robert Hilburn that he's done touring with the Jacksons. "I sometimes feel like I should be 70 by now," Michael Jackson says. "Our parents did push us, but it wasn't against our will," Tito … Continue reading →

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Michael Jackson — Master of Marketing

Posted on June 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

Jan. 15, 1984: Michael Jackson as a master of marketing. "Jackson is assuredly not the innocent he's usually presumed to be."

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Michael Jackson in Victory Tour

Posted on June 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 9, 1984: Michael Jackson's Victory Tour: "Michael Jackson is passively aggressive, childishly macho, asexually passionate, dreamily realistic … The 25-year-old pop sensation is the living, dancing embodiment of an oxymoron … a figure of speech in which opposite or … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Your Music

Posted on June 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

  June 25, 1973: Phil Ochs (1940 – 1976) performs at the Ash Grove, 8162 Melrose, (1958 – 1973).

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Found on EBay — Burbank Theater

Posted on June 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

This postcard of the Burbank Theater, 548 S. Main St., has been listed on EBay. The theater was built in 1893 and torn down in 1974.  Bidding starts at $8.

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Music

Posted on June 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 23, 1966: The Marantz Model 10B FM stereo tuner costs $750, or $4,924.09 USD 2008.

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Illegal Immigrants on Welfare! Child Psychic Says Missing Man Was Murdered

Posted on June 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

"What Do You Make of This Hole Under the Instrument Panel?" California, the "welfare magnet," for illegal immigrants. Above, UCLA's famous "pansy ring" for future brides. Hitler pays a surprise birthday visit to Richard Strauss …   … and welcomes … Continue reading →

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Nuclear Missile Sub Launched, All-Star Game Set for Los Angeles

Posted on June 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

"It's a Police Patrol Car!" The George Washington submarine, designed to carry Polaris missiles, is commissioned. Liberace sues the Daily Mirror of London for saying he is gay. The Edsel is now an economy car.   Hey look! It's Dick … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: New Dance Music

Posted on June 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 9, 1923

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Radio and Record Player

Posted on June 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

  June 7, 1925: The Brunswick Radiola combines a radio and a record player.

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Minstrels and the Salvation Army — Charles Ives Would Love It

Posted on June 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 7, 1889 Pairing a minstrel show and a Salvation Army band sounds like something Charles Ives might have liked. June 7, 1899: A jail inmate says a trusty beat him with a heavy set of keys.

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Phonograph Records

Posted on June 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 6, 1922: The Victor No. 100 is $1,910.91 USD 2008.

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Latest Music on Sale

Posted on June 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

  June 5, 1918: "Keep the Home Fires Burning" and "At the Jazz Band Ball."

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: New Music Players for Sale

Posted on June 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

  June 4, 1915: The Columbia Grafonolas cost up to $10,516.91 USD 2008.

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Found on EBay — Philharmonic Auditorium

Posted on June 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

This postcard of Philharmonic Auditorium, at Olive and 5th streets in downtown Los Angeles, has been listed on EBay. The auditorium was eventually given a modernized facade and finally torn down by a developer, leaving a vacant lot. Bidding starts … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: The Entertainer

Posted on June 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 3, 1914: A $44.50 record player would cost $945.436 USD 2008.

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Woman, 28, Has 13 Children!

Posted on June 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

"This Is Like a Spy Movie!" At the women's jail, "Conditions are terrible … Sixteen patients are being assigned to rooms designed to contain eight." (As Nathan noted, that's General Hospital, not the jail–thanks Nathan!). Sax Rohmer, creator of the … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: New Broadway Hit

Posted on June 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

  June 2, 1911

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Music Sale

Posted on June 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 1, 1909

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Your Music

Posted on May 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

May 28, 1981. $842.16 USD 3008

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