Jerry Blavat

Beatles Swan Records Philly

Before Beatlemania swept the U.S., a Philly record label tried — and failed — to cash in on the Fab Four

Jerry Blavat's bar Memories in Margate to reopen by summer with new owners

memories margate new owners

Original member of pioneering '60s girl group to give final performance at Jerry Blavat tribute

Chantels girl group

Jerry Blavat's dining set is now on sale at a secondhand furniture store in Fishtown

Jerry Blavat furniture

Local artists will pay tribute to Jerry Blavat at this year's Italian Market Festival

Italian Market Festival

Jerry Blavat's funeral on Saturday is open to the public; it also can be watched live online

Jerry Blavat — legendary DJ, hitmaker, champion of Philly Sound and Jersey shore mainstay – dies at 82

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Jerry Blavat celebrates 40th annual Disco, Soul and Doo Wop show

Jerry Blavat

At 76, the 'Geator with the Heater' mashes up gospel, soul and doo-wop for a live reunion

Jerry Blavat

Jersey Shore Power Rankings: A special DNC week edition

The Geator with the Heator brings the oldies to the Kimmel Center

Kimmel Center

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Dressed to Kill

What to do this weekend: Christmas in July and Rocky tours

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Bryce Harper's red-hot stretch has come at perfect time for Phillies

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