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John Ruch

@johnruchatlanta.bsky.social
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civil rights paralegal, underground music preservationist (Loud Fast Lives oral history project rss.com/podcasts/loud-fast-lives), fantasy novelist (www.amazon.com/stores/John-Ruch/aut…), ex-journalist

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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 22h
Best wishes 🤘 blabbermouth.net/news/judas-p...
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JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL Announces His Retirement; URIAH HEEP's DAVE RIMMER To Step In
JUDAS PRIEST's founding bassist Ian Hill has announced his retirement from the band. His replacement is URIAH HEEP's Dave Rimmer, who previously stepped in for Hill during JUDAS PRIEST's September 21 ...
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
PiL at the Variety last night. Quite the Jazz Odyssey with Mr. Rotten.
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
From the political movement that brought you rock n rap censorship and the war on porn, naturally. No Tipper stickers for their truly twisted selves, makers of the government's official Faces of Death. www.cbsnews.com/news/hegseth...
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Fort Hood shooter's execution will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the public will be able to watch the firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the ex-Army major who was convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009.
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The condition of the Kodak/Eagle/Celebrity building is a disgrace. Heard nothing about an auction -- any reporters ever go look instead of awaiting press releases from our landbanking overlords?
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The Fox Theatre 'ghost tour' was friggin' awesome -- and a reminder that most of the city's ghosts resulted from murder by the 'Atlanta Way' which the Fox dodged because of We The People. Never forget it and do the friggin' same! Developers who destroy venues and communities are villains to fight. 🤘
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
So long, stodgy ayatollah in your double-knit tie. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvzd...
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Moral Majority
YouTube video by Dead Kennedys - Topic
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Good riddance, Jim. 🤘 www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYAL...
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Leper Messiah (Remastered)
YouTube video by Metallica - Topic
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Kids, fascist TV hucksters dripping with stage makeup and succeeding because of, not in spite of, a life of crime are nothing new. Selling utter shamelessness instead of crocdile tears is the one new gag. You can survive em like we did then. But their damage is done. www.cbsnews.com/news/jim-bak...
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Jim Bakker, televangelist who co-founded "The PTL Club" empire but fell into disgrace, dies at 86
Jim Bakker, who along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around "The PTL Club" TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died at 86.
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The Stratosphere Skateboards mural is revamped alongside Junkman's Daughter. I always mentally titled this one, 'Developers Coming to Little Five.'
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I thought tagging government property was now domestic terrorism
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
ATL's own Drugula dropped a new single today. K.D.'s vocals and presence are something special -- a little like if Sabbath came straight outta New Orleans -- and helps make 'em a band to watch. (Not a Spotify fan but it is where it is.) Next up, Star Bar Oct. 13. 🤘 open.spotify.com/track/5uvcyz...
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Drugula
DRUGULA · Drugula · Song · 2026
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
On the other horn-throwing hand, congrats to Cronos for being among the many PMRC targets who outlived Al and Tipper Gore's nuclear-family marriage. #DoAsISayNotAsIDo 🤘
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
RIP to a one-man Satanic Panic whose music changed everything heavy, rebellious, and raw in rock n roll. 🤘 www.theguardian.com/music/2026/o...
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Conrad ‘Cronos’ Lant, frontman of UK heavy metal band Venom, dies aged 63
Singer and bassist helped turn Newcastle band into hugely influential force on thrash and black metal subgenres
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Signed up for news, got an endless stream of fundraiser panic emails. If only this worked in reverse.
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Brian Bannon @sobsax.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Tonight is the last broadcast of "Atlanta Music Scene" on WABE, a program of local concert recordings that debuted in 1974 with the station's switch from mono to stereo broadcasts. Since 1987 it'd been produced by engineer Tommy Joe Anderson. www.artsatl.org/qa-tommy-joe...
Slide showing New Programs on WABE starting Sept. 28th. 
From the Top airs Sundays 9-10 replacing Atlanta Music Scene which ends production.Atlanta Music Scene program listing for Sept. 27,
GEORGIAN CHAMBER PLAYERS
Bedrich Smetana: Moldau Symphonic Poem for piano duet
Julie Coucheron & Elizabeth Pridgen-piano
Johannes Brahms: Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34 David Coucheron & Jessica Wu-violins, Zhenwei Shi-viola, Guang Wang-cello and Julie Coucheron-piano
(Recorded at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta on March 7, 2022) Program Time 49:551974 Newspaper article about WABE beginning stereo broadcasts and the debut of Atlanta Music Scene.
WABE Ups Power, Adds Stereo
By JEAN THWAITE
Atlanta's public radio station WABE-FM (90.1) will increase its power from 10,000 watts monaural to 30,000 watts stereo on Saturday. The station, licensed to The Atlanta Board of Education is in its 25th year and the only member of the National Public Radio network in Georgia. It also is the only source of classical music in Atlanta during the evening hours. In addition to stereophonic sound, the station is increasing the number of local programs after sundown. "Atlanta Music Scene" will focus on professional and non-professional concerts and recitals in the metro area and will be broadcast each Thursday at 9:30 p.m.Full page of 1972 Atlanta Constitution radio column.
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Brian Bannon @sobsax.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
A Tale of Two City Documentaries: Apparently, the same week the "Stop Cop City" documentary had its Atlanta premiere at the Plaza Theatre, a film called "The Atlanta Story" screened at Georgia Public Broadcasting with the involvement of several former mayors.
Instagram post: cityofatlantaga • Here are some highlights from the special screening of The Atlanta Story.
Chief of Staff Courtney English joined Ambassador Andrew Young, director and co-creator CB Hackworth, and former Mayors Shirley Franklin, Bill Campbell and Kasim Reed for an evening reflecting on the people, leadership and defining moments that helped shape Atlanta.
The screening and conversation brought generations of Atlanta leadership together to reflect on our city's history and the work that continues to shape its next chapter.A City in the Forest title card on screen at its Plaza Theatre screening.
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NOlympia Berlin @nolympiaberlin.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Berlin Withdrew Olympic Bid Ahead of Key Vote. #NOlympicsAnywhere #NOlympia
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Berlin Set to Withdraw Olympic Bid Ahead of Key Vote
The city's leadership is reportedly preparing to pull out of the race for the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Summer Games just days before Germany selects its candidate. The decision follows a critical ev…
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Garrett Martin @garrettmartin.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Congrats to the Beltline loop for becoming metaphorically complete
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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Texas Tribune @texastribune.org · 22/09/2026
A federal judge has ordered Texas to air condition all of the state’s prisons by the end of 2029. Just over a third of Texas prisons are fully air conditioned.
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Texas ordered to air condition all prisons by the end of 2029
High temperatures violate the Constitution’s protection against cruel and unusual punishment, the judge ruled. Just over a third of Texas prisons are fully air conditioned.
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Outstanding work in exposing guys who, to be fair, might literally think their money grows on trees, or at least topiary on lobbyists' lawns
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
ahahaha, of course! When is FIFA *not* reforming?! It went through another 'reform' exactly 10 years ago -- when 'electing' this guy was a 'reform'! inside.fifa.com/organisation... Because We The People keep falling for this self-policing 'save sport' BS instead of just squashing the cornered rat.
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Extraordinary FIFA Congress, Zurich 2016
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Minor point but among the total pathetic failures of media in ATL: explaining wtf is happening with Lakewood amphitheater shows drying up
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The Junkman's Daughter mural reboot continues.
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Andisheh Nouraee @andisheh.com · 14/09/2026
Alt-weekly legend John Sugg has died. I don't know if he was actually fearless, but I do know he did not hesitate to publish what he knew was true even if it annoyed people. He told the truth and treated the people around him with kindness and care. www.facebook.com/laila.alaria...
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Megaton Communion is a good band if you wanna hit the Sabbath spot or drive across Death Valley at night with no headlights. A fine album via the label of ATL's Tommy Stewart of the legendary Hallow's Eve. 🤘
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Had a great time today at ATL's Criminal Records meeting and goofing around with legendary artist Derek Riggs, creator of Iron Maiden's pal Eddie & their iconic album covers. Brought home an Eddie of my very own -- is it ok to feed him after midnight? He's still signing, far as I know. Go buy art! 🤘
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A pleasure to see the inimitable Nicko McBrain fill our ears, our hearts, and the swear jar tonight in Atlanta with his Iron Maiden tribute band Titanium Tart, in fabulous veggie PJs and flip-flops. Plus, a fierce opening from ATL's own Paladin. 🤘
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Richard Kadrey @richardkadrey.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
RIP to an absolute punk legend. I only saw Dead Boys once, but they blew the door off the club. Cheetah's playing was ferocious throughout the show—except for those moments when Stiv pogoed over his cord and unplugged the guitar! Safe travels, Cheetah.
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Brian Bannon @sobsax.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Bari Weiss's The Free Press has covered it (in a pro-Israel, anti-Communist way) but CBS News has not. Here in Atlanta, the hometown of Cox Enterprises, it’s completely absent, circulating almost like samizdat via Instagram stories and, likely, group chats.
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
The Jan. 6 metal guy has made Georgia's Jekyll Island the namesake of his new lead track for its role in Federal Reserve legislation and related conspiracy theories. (Or as YouTube's AI transcription calls it, Chocolat Island.) blabbermouth.net/news/jon-sch...
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JON SCHAFFER Shares Music Video For 'Jekyll Island' From SONS OF LIBERTY Project
Jon Schaffer, the founder, chief songwriter, and driving force behind iconic heavy metal acts ICED EARTH, DEMONS & WIZARDS, SONS OF LIBERTY, JON SCHAFFER'S PURGATORY and the SCHAFFER/BARLOW projec...
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strixus @strixus.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Good night my friends. Every year DragonCon reminds me that the world can be better - can be a place of people celebrating the things they love and the people they love. So thank you, for restoring a little bit of my hope for the future. I love you so very much.
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
More Dragon Con greatest hits. #DragonCon2026
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Dr Francis Young @drfrancisyoung.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
In a new free post on 'All Old Strange Things' I look at a strange Decadent house overlooking the Isle of Wight, and a very particular moment in the history of British architecture... drfrancisyoung.substack.com/p/in-the-hou...
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In the House of Pan
A Decadent house on the Solent
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Dolly got a *lot* of love at Dragon Con and I was lucky to find one of these treasures. 🤘 #DragonCon2026
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
On the fridge now! Thank you. 🤘
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Goodbye, #DragonCon2026
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Gathering of the Mrs. Ropers at Dragon Con. #DragonCon2026
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Collecting all the Shatner Action Figures at Dragon Con. #DragonCon2026
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Geniuses who gave this guy the Olympics and World Cup suddenly have something to say about misbudgeting government and misinforming the public. 🤡 www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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Europe would not be able to sustain war of attrition with Russia, defence officials say
Security experts fear Putin may be winning hybrid war with the west amid rise of pro-Kremlin, far-right parties
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
More Ribbon Drop. #DragonCon2026
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Great showing at the Dragon Con Ribbon Drop. #DragonCon2026
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Wow, Dragon Con saying on Instagram it cancelled one of its biggest events, Burlesque, because this hotel's HVAC is failing and 'unsafe' for the event. Just wow. #DragonCon2026
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Folks, we have the makings of a new Marriott carpet cult at Dragon Con. Ran into folks playing with a UV light who discovered these (manufacture/installation?) codes printed on the carpet. Hack the hotel! #DragonCon2026
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
#DragonCon2026
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Christmas in September. #DragonCon2026
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John Ruch @johnruchatlanta.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Good to see the Chess Jawa back at #DragonCon2026
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