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Apr 14, 2025 1 hr

James Caesar Petrillo: An Idiot

from Oh, Malort! Hosted by Solid Listen

In this episode Alyssa tells Pat about James Caesar Petrillo. He has a bandshell named after him in Grant Park but what do we really know about the man? Answer, he is an idiot. Listen to learn all the ways this becomes evident. We also talk about tube socks and Van Halen. Subscribe, leave a five-star review, and tell all your friends. Socials: Twitter, BlueSky, Instagram Show Notes: Lea Act New York Times: THE PETRILLO LAW DECISION New York Times: JAMES PETRILLO DEAD; LED MUSICIANS James C. Petrillo: America's Music Czar Lancaster Eagle Gazette:Remember When: James C. Petrillo changes American music AFM Local 802: Another Take on James Petrillo Was he actually a champion of all musicians? AFM Local 802: The Silence Was Deafening What happens when musicians strike the record labels World Radio History WTTW: James C. Petrillo Van Halen: Right Now

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