Store date: 2000-2007
This is the fourth – and presumably, the last – of the ultra-customized business cards I had made for myself at the turn of the century. They each had quotes from NME reviews of Beatles LPs upon their release. The writers for NME had a delightful habit of writing short quips commenting on each song on the album, mostly not very serious artistic critiques, as you have seen.
Store date: 20 October 1997
(photo: Don Harbor)
I was sad to hear recently of the death of Gerald Rosenbaum, who was a member of the violin section of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra here in Birmingham for over thirty years. Gerry visited Laser’s Edge on a few occasions, always checking out the classical new releases and paying extra close attention to the ever-changing inventory on the spinning Naxos rack (as was the habit of many of our most enthusiastic classical music buffs).
Store date: 8 July 1994
We continued the tradition of having an anniversary party for our loyal patrons. This is the cover artwork – appropriated from the Public Domain by our favorite graphic artist, Ben Burford – for the invitation to the store’s Third Anniversary party.
Store date: 17 November 1995
One great perk of being involved in the music business is, of course, the free stuff. Never one to turn down an offer of free seats at a mega-show, I accepted a pair of floor tickets to this country music mega-show from my Polygram (this was pre-”Universal”) sales representative – most likely Doris Barden. Even though I am not an avid fan of contemporary country music, I had an old schoolmate and friend who was, so I invited her. She left the baby home with hubby and we rolled down to the Birmingham Civic Center for the show.
Store date: 21 June 1992
Above, the playlist for “The Edge,” broadcast on June 21st of 1992.
