Richard Charles
Contributing Writer
Richard Charles - Brian Charles
I have enjoyed writing since I was about ten years old. I think I was probably one of the few students who actually enjoyed getting book report and term paper assignments in high school.
I majored in English and history in college but my career path took me in another direction and I have worked in the building materials industry for over 35 years.
I like spending time with my grandchildren, watching sports, listening to music, and reading. My hobbies are playing guitar and mandolin.
Latest Articles
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Rick Wise - Best Single Game Performance in MLB History?
Pitcher Rick Wise of the Philadelphia Phillies threw a no hitter against the Cincinnati Reds on June 23, 1971 and also hit two home runs.
Apr 18, 2011
- Richard Charles
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Pete Gray and Bert Shepard - Major League Inspirations
Amputees Pete Gray and Bert Shepard both played major league baseball in 1945. Gray played without a right arm and Shepard played without a right leg.
Apr 12, 2011
- Richard Charles
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New Riders of the Purple Sage
Beginning as a side project for Jerry Garcia, the New Riders of the Purple Sage became a leading psychedelic country rock band.
Apr 7, 2011
- Richard Charles
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Jug Bands - The Early Blues Musicians
Jug bands were some of the earliest blues musicians. Two of the best known jug bands were the Memphis Jug Band and Gus Cannon's Jug Stompers.
Apr 5, 2011
- Richard Charles
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Bob Wills, the King of Western Swing
Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys were so popular that their dances were outdrawing those of big band icons Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman in 1945.
Mar 29, 2011
- Richard Charles
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Blues 102 - Styles of Blues Music
As the rural southern blues artists moved to the big cities their styles of music evolved. Each area developed its own unique characteristics.
Mar 27, 2011
- Richard Charles
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Blues 101 - What are the Blues?
"The Blues are the true facts of life expressed in words and song, inspiration, feeling, and understanding." Willie Dixon, blues musician and composer.
Mar 25, 2011
- Richard Charles
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L. C. Pilots to Make Minor League Football Debut
Pilots will play their inaugural season this year in the Regional American Football League.
Mar 23, 2011
- Richard Charles
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Steve Carlton's Super Season with the Phillies in 1972
In 1972 Steve Carlton gave the fans in Philadelphia a lot to cheer about even though the team only won 59 games.
Mar 12, 2011
- Richard Charles
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The Hitless Wonders of Chicago
Chicago's rival baseball teams met in the 1906 World Series.
Mar 7, 2011
- Richard Charles
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