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jack white’s home [2003 - 2006]

from the white stripes posted in music by ratsnamgod

After becoming a commercially successful musician, Jack White moved to the affluent Indian Village neighborhood.
The home was designed by C. Howard Crane, architect of the Detroit’s Fox Theater, Orchestra Hall, and Opera House.
The White Stripes recorded their album “Get Behind Me Satan” in the foyer of this home.
White sold the house in 2006 to move to Nashville, TN.

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grand hotel

from somewhere in time posted in movies by ratsnamgod

The site of filming for this movie, starring Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour.
The hotel has been designated as one of the "Historic Hotels of America" and features the world's longest porch.
Fans, often in period costumes, celebrate the film here each October.

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pepto-bismal palace

from shut up little man! - an audio misadventure posted in movies by ratsnamgod

In 1987, Eddie Lee Sausage and Mitchell D. moved into this apartment building, next door to roommates Peter Haskett (an openly homosexual man) and Raymond Huffman (an openly homophobic man). Eddie and Mitch recorded the frequent alcohol-fueled arguments of Pete and Ray, inspiring comic books, plays, and films.

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glenbard north high school

from the smashing pumpkins posted in music by ratsnamgod

Billy Corgan attended this school in the early to mid-1980's.
Due to his size, Corgan excelled in sports as a child. By the time he entered high school, he would no longer be excessively larger than his peers. His superiority in sports began to diminish. It was at this time that he turned his focus to music.
Though Corgan would remain a sports fan, he would hide the fact once he entered the alt-rock limelight. He became open with his interest in sports after The Smashing Pumpkins breakup in 2000.

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“scott asheton memorial bridge”

from the stooges posted in music by ratsnamgod

During "the fun house" era, Scott Asheton drove a 12'6" rental truck into this 10'6" bridge after a gig. Asheton and 2 roadies, all seriously injured, tossed reds into the nearby brush before the cops arrived.

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