tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755900723909062555.post4469176476203666802..comments2024-01-12T18:52:24.162-05:00Comments on ...tapewrecks...: Leave My Grandpa Alone!... ..... .....James "Rebel" O'Leary & Family... ...York, PA's Finest Country Band and my Vinyl Salvage Operation......tomsunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02394440611147845845noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755900723909062555.post-49990356871267345812021-03-30T08:50:10.812-04:002021-03-30T08:50:10.812-04:00I remember James and his crew as a fixture around ...I remember James and his crew as a fixture around York. Also remember the ladies taking guitar lessons at Campbells Music in the 80's, which was the place for up and coming guitarists at the time. We may not have taken Rebel too seriously, but he really did live the life and has my respect now. Honestly, Rebel still is a part of the fabric of York, and remembered well by everyone who lived around him. <br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05391050390572742232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755900723909062555.post-61907346656557170582019-04-14T00:45:09.535-04:002019-04-14T00:45:09.535-04:00I worked for country singer Randy Travis in the la...I worked for country singer Randy Travis in the late 1980's. He was always gracious to Rebel and would introduce him during the show and have him stand and wave to the crowd. Rumor was Randy opened for him years before he was famous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755900723909062555.post-39614193478850566892016-06-02T19:44:18.519-04:002016-06-02T19:44:18.519-04:00My hat's off to ya. As half of the duo Grinn ...My hat's off to ya. As half of the duo Grinn and Bearitt, we had a good time with the rebel. Maybe he didn't have the best voice or band. But they were out there living their dream, how many of us can say that? We need a few more like him. The granddaughter can hold her head high.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755900723909062555.post-26181960683421985922015-11-11T08:10:46.326-05:002015-11-11T08:10:46.326-05:00In the 1970's James and the family performed a...In the 1970's James and the family performed all over the York area and did a lot for free and helping with fund raising for various events. I had the pleasure of working at WNOW, a country radio station that was very popular in the York area throughout the '70's. James and the family performed at various events free of charge to help us raise money for various organizations. One such even was at the old Williams Grove Park in the late '70's. The great Skeeter Davis was the headline act, she also performed free of charge. We had great fun and James and family we part of it...they did a great job and deserve respect and recognition. God bless you all, Dave MarinoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755900723909062555.post-3096248695670419292014-11-28T21:51:59.538-05:002014-11-28T21:51:59.538-05:00I really would love to see a little more history h...I really would love to see a little more history here-remember meeting him when i was a kidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755900723909062555.post-39213578341738805912014-10-03T23:39:15.710-04:002014-10-03T23:39:15.710-04:00I'd love to write a more detailed story on Jam...I'd love to write a more detailed story on James O'Leary, particularly from the perspective of the O'Leary family. If you'd like to contribute memories, photos, or music, please get in touch!tomsunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02394440611147845845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755900723909062555.post-91261492317409362322014-10-03T23:03:40.232-04:002014-10-03T23:03:40.232-04:00Hi Tory! Great to hear from you! I built that whol...Hi Tory! Great to hear from you! I built that whole post around your quote, so thank you! tomsunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02394440611147845845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755900723909062555.post-80176504653969993572014-09-21T18:41:56.725-04:002014-09-21T18:41:56.725-04:00Im sorry you no me by vicki i also go by toryIm sorry you no me by vicki i also go by toryAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156759118974154344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755900723909062555.post-8347660640851271232014-09-21T18:40:26.207-04:002014-09-21T18:40:26.207-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156759118974154344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755900723909062555.post-71835055647787533542014-09-21T15:23:25.182-04:002014-09-21T15:23:25.182-04:00Im tory oleary and i really enjoy this thank you s...Im tory oleary and i really enjoy this thank you so much for this.. my grandpa would of loved to see thisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4755900723909062555.post-71141815693796127842014-04-10T16:50:03.950-04:002014-04-10T16:50:03.950-04:00Thank you for this. Despite all the insults in the...Thank you for this. Despite all the insults in the internet, he was a gentle soul who lived his dream. There is a LOT to be said about that.DonSchenckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10585538170692296011noreply@blogger.com