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Veteran DJ David Dye on the style and impact of Philly legend Jerry Blavat
Jerry Blavat’s voice wove into the soundtrack of Philly for more than six decades. DJ David Dye spoke to the Geator’s influence with “Morning Edition” host Jennifer Lynn.
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Listen 7:53‘It’s our version of the postseason’: Philly Orchestra honors Rachmaninoff’s 150th birthday
The Orchestra will play all four of Rachmaninoff’s concertos to honor the composer who had a long, fruitful relationship with the Fabulous Philadelphians.
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Listen 1:36Jan. 26 - Jan. 29: Philly Auto Show, Spokey Speaky in Del., and Fire & Ice Festival in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 6:10Senators grill Ticketmaster after Taylor Swift fiasco
Senators grilled Ticketmaster Tuesday about its spectacular breakdown last year during a sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets.
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‘What is Philly without the Geator?’ A city mourns the loss of an icon
Generations of Philadelphians fell under the infectious spell of their indefatigable champion of oldies, Jerry Blavat.
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Kimmel Center evicts Philly POPS over unpaid debts
The Kimmel Center will no longer host the POPS as a tenant as it tries to raise money to pay off its debts.
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Legendary Philadelphia disc jockey Jerry Blavat dies at 82
The legendary disc jockey known as "The Geator with the Heater" and "The Boss with the Hot Sauce" has died at 82.
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Jan. 19 - Jan. 22: Lunar New Year in Philly, tribute bands galore, and the Delaware Symphony Orchestra are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:39Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after hospitalization
Her mother Priscilla Presley says in a statement Thursday that the only child of Elvis Presley died after being rushed to the hospital earlier that day.
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Celebrating a King, a night in the museum, Burger Crawl, and En Vogue in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Jan. 12 - Jan. 16: Celebrating MLK in Philly, N.J., and Del., En Vogue, Burger Crawl and CC Restaurant Week are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 6:14Jeff Beck, guitar god who influenced generations, dies at 78
Beck influenced generations of shredders along the way and becoming known as the guitar player’s guitar player.
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Take a walk down memory lane with Pavement
Pavement is one of the most beloved and influential indie rock bands of the 1990s.
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Jan. 5 - Jan. 8: Philly Loves Bowie week, Opera Delaware benefit, “SpongeBob The Musical” in N.J., are among the area’s weekend highlights.
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Listen 4:53‘Hope for a path forward’: Philly POPS may not be over after all
The orchestra had announced it would dissolve in July, but the Christmas concerts breathed new life into the ailing organization.
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Thousands line sidewalks for annual Mummers Parade in Philadelphia
String bands and brass sections echoed through the streets around City Hall, as the fumes of Uhauls and gold spray paint filled the air for the parade.
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