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'''Harry Thomas Haley''' (1953-2011) was a businessman, musician, stage manager, tv host, and well-known lifelong citizen of Pensacola. He played guitar and sang in the Judkin Mills Band, managed Davis Pawn Shop, owned Haley's Lightning Sound music store, hosted the Lightning Sound Show on BLAB TV, and was the first stage manager at the Pensacola Civic Center. | '''Harry Thomas Haley''' (1953-2011) was a businessman, musician, stage manager, tv host, and well-known lifelong citizen of Pensacola. He played guitar and sang in the Judkin Mills Band, managed Davis Pawn Shop, owned Haley's Lightning Sound music store, hosted the Lightning Sound Show on BLAB TV, and was the first stage manager at the Pensacola Civic Center. | ||
| − | Well-known for his generosity and down-to-earth demeanor, Harry was a favorite of Pensacola musicians, | + | |
| + | Well-known for his generosity and down-to-earth demeanor, Harry was a favorite of Pensacola musicians, DJs, stagehands, roadies, club owners, touring entertainers, and many others. | ||
Harry treated people like they were his family members. Many of his customers quickly became his friends, and there were hundreds of times when a local musician received musical equipment on credit. | Harry treated people like they were his family members. Many of his customers quickly became his friends, and there were hundreds of times when a local musician received musical equipment on credit. | ||
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It can easily be said that for at least 15 years, he was the central figure in Pensacola's entertainment circles. | It can easily be said that for at least 15 years, he was the central figure in Pensacola's entertainment circles. | ||
Harry Haley died on May 11, 2011. | Harry Haley died on May 11, 2011. | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:54, 25 October 2017
Harry Thomas Haley (1953-2011) was a businessman, musician, stage manager, tv host, and well-known lifelong citizen of Pensacola. He played guitar and sang in the Judkin Mills Band, managed Davis Pawn Shop, owned Haley's Lightning Sound music store, hosted the Lightning Sound Show on BLAB TV, and was the first stage manager at the Pensacola Civic Center.
Well-known for his generosity and down-to-earth demeanor, Harry was a favorite of Pensacola musicians, DJs, stagehands, roadies, club owners, touring entertainers, and many others. Harry treated people like they were his family members. Many of his customers quickly became his friends, and there were hundreds of times when a local musician received musical equipment on credit.
It can easily be said that for at least 15 years, he was the central figure in Pensacola's entertainment circles. Harry Haley died on May 11, 2011.
