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Butterball - Dreaming of Becoming the Next James Brown

I spoke with Marvin Dunbar, aka Butterball, at my home. Marvin talks about how he got his nickname and growing up in North Philadelphia. He goes on to describe how he obtained the funds to start his first musical group that was modeled after James Brown.

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Google Maps: 12th & Poplar Sts.

Worm - Slippery When Wet

I spoke with Worm at his home. He tells us the story of how he got his nickname. He describes his first job as a kid and what he did with his first pay.

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Google Maps: 22nd & Ingersoll Sts.