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Sep 14Liked by Hugh Jones

Great one, Hugh. I am confident that the Tower in the U-District was open by the time I started school at UW in 1981.

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Thanks Marsh, I was pretty sure I was off on the 1990's date, but I couldn't find anything online specifically dating the UD location of Tower and decided to let it stand. Appreciate the clarification.

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I remember Tower Records well because there were branches in Cambridge and Boston when I lived in that area. Almost overwhelming to shop there, so much stock.

The band names Chubby Children and Drug Czar are hilarious.

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I spent 2 years dealing with Neil Hymon, (sp?) owner of Peaches trying to convince him of giving my company his video business. Top shelf grinder but quite a good guy once negotiation time came to an end. Oh the stories I could tell...

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Yes, it was Neil Heiman, and he was (is) a great guy. We were neighbors in Wallingford for a while, and friendly competitors when he was running Peaches. I've seen him in more recent years and we always enjoy catching up.

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If you chance to meet him again sometime soon, please mention me and watch him light up. He was the ultimate tiger in negotiations.

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