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101 ‘gyrations’ South Philly dance troupe celebrates longtime choreographer | PAGE 28
Remembering â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Most Famous Mummerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Quaker City String Bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longtime captain Bob Shannon passed away on March 4 By Grace Maiorano 6287+ 3+,//< 5(9,(:
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South Philly native, string band legend and captain emeritus Bob Shannon Jr. of Quaker City String Band, died on March 4 at the age of 71 years old at home in Blackwood, New Jersey.
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