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The Richie Records Discography

Vince Rago owned and managed the Wilmington, Delaware based Richie Records from 1961-1968. His label featured Soul, Doo-wop, Pop, Rock and Psychedelic artists from the Delaware Valley. As talent scout … Continue reading

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The Saga of White Clay Productions, Inc.

As I stand in the parking lot facing the double glass doors of Leon’s Garden World it doesn’t take much effort to flash back twenty eight years to the day … Continue reading

Hangnail Phillips is my name.

Welcome. This site will be populated with the best of and the recent past and the exciting new future of Hangnail Phillips’ endeavors. Keep on keepin’ on….

Carlos Mysterioso

HANGNAIL PHILLIPS WRITINGS – “CARLOS MYSTERIOSO” – originally a myspace illustrated novella – ILLUSTRATION BY MONIKA BULLETTE The Beach I am a beach magician. I wear just a thong and … Continue reading

Snake Grinder and the Shredded Field Mice – Legends of Newark Rock

“It was a dark and stormy rehearsal…The toga party was winding down, as there were no more clean sheets. The boys put down their instruments, being weary from too much … Continue reading

The Fabulous Pharaohs – Legends of Newark Rock

For blocks residents of Todd Estates, Fireside Park , and Brookside could hear rock music emanating from the corner house at 301 Elderfield Drive . Outside, their trademark, a black … Continue reading

schroeder – Legends of Newark Rock

“Although Larry and Ersk were convinced that we could be a phenomenon, I think Michael and I just liked making neat noise. Larry did hit it on the head though, … Continue reading

The Commotions – Legends of Newark Rock

I got to know Jerry Grant, B.J Lobermann, and Don Challenger gradually through the late seventies as they centered around my [then] favorite record store, I Like It Like That … Continue reading

The Adaptors – Legends of Newark Rock

Welcome to the first chapter of Legends Of Newark Rock. Newark has a rich history of music that is on the verge of being forgotten. The intent of this series … Continue reading