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Quiet Riot singer Kevin DuBrow died Sunday, drummer Frankie Banali confirmed in a post on his Web site. DuBrow was 52 years old and the official cause of his death has yet to be determined, pending autopsy and toxicology results.

“I can’t even find words to say,” Banali wrote. “Please respect my privacy as I mourn the passing and honor the memory of my dearest friend Kevin DuBrow.”

DuBrow’s body was discovered on Sunday inside the rocker’s Las Vegas home; police were called to the residence by a concerned neighbor, and DuBrow was pronounced dead at 5:20 p.m. According to those close to the singer, DuBrow celebrated his birthday last month in New Orleans and seemed to be in good health. According to a spokesperson for the Las Vegas police department, there were no signs of forced entry at the home, and police do not suspect foul play.

Quiet Riot bassist Kelly Garni has asked fans to be patient for details on the singer’s death.

“I ask this to all of you not only for myself but for other friends and family,” Garni wrote, in a message posted to a Web site honoring the memory of Quiet Riot founding member Randy Rhoads. “I ask that no one here offer any speculation or opinions, theories or other things that could be construed as negative or, and I’m sorry for this, even sympathetic, right at this immediate time. I am already, within hours of this, having to deal with untrue rumors and speculation and that only adds fuel to that. There is a tendency for the subject of Kevin to incite flames on every board, and now is not the time for that. I will explain to everyone here the facts and the truth in the next 24 to 48 hours as I realize this will affect us all. So please, until then, be patient. All details and other pertinent info will be passed on to you here when it becomes available to me.”

DigiTrad: JOHN HENRY
JOHN HENRY

John Henry was a li’l baby, uh-huh,
Sittin’ on his mama’s knee, oh, yeah,
Said: “De Big Bend Tunnel on de C & O road
Gonna cause de death of me,
Lawd, Lawd. Gonna cause de death of me.

John Henry, he had a woman,
Her name was Mary Magdalene,
She would go to de tunnel and sing for John,
Jes’ to hear John Henry’s hammer ring, Lawd, Lawd,
Jes’ to hear John Henry’s hammer ring.

John Henry had a li’l woman,
Her name was Lucy Ann,
John Henry took sick an’ had to go to bed,
Lucy Ann drove steel like a man,
Lawd, Lawd, Lucy Ann drove steel like a man.

Cap’n says to John Henry,
Gonna bring me a steam drill ’round,
Gonna take dat steam drill out on de job,
Gonna whop dat steel on down, Lawd, Lawd,
Gonna whop dat steel on down.

John Henry tol’ his cap’n,
Lightnin’ was in his eye;
Cap’n, bet yo’ las’ red cent on me,
Fo’ I’ll beat it to de bottom or I’ll die, Lawd, Lawd,
I’ll beat it to de bottom or I’ll die.”

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The Coosa Tunnel — one of two railroad tunnels built in 1887-88 for the Columbus & Western Railroad near Leeds, Ala., may have been the site of the events in the ballad.

Alabama Railroads
The Legend Of John Henry

From the journal of E. L. Voyles, Road Superintendent

Seaboard Air Line Railroad 1912-1954

JohnHenry
The legend of John Henry, as told in the well-known and often recorded folk song, has inspired Americans for generations. It is the story of a skillful and powerful African-American laborer who drove spikes into rocks to make holes for the placement of dynamite as his railroad company blasted through mountains in its race westward. When challenged to a contest with a machine that could rob his fellow workers of their livelihoods, he vowed that “A man ain’t nothing but a man. Before I let this steam drill beat me down, Lawd, I’ll die with this hammer in my hand.”

John Henry’s deeds have been kept alive through songs, novels, plays, animated films, scholarly articles, and a postage stamp. In the part of Alabama where Shelby , St. Clair and Jefferson Counties converge, John Henry’s story has been kept alive through oral transmission. Many older citizens of the area were told by their grandparents that he resided in the railroad workers’ camp in Dunavant as tunnels were built through Coosa and Oak Mountains.

On September 15, 2007 the Alabama Folklife Association, the Leeds Historical Society and the Leeds Arts Council sponsored a day of programs discussing the long-lasting significance of the man and the legend.

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On the creek banks of downtown Collinsville in 1902, a tradition began in this sleepy little town of only 1800 people. This tradition at that time was called, “Horse Swappers Day” and was held every Saturday. Men would bring their horses and mules to trade and sell. Over the years, wives started coming with their husbands to sell their handmade and homebaked items.

As this swap meet grew, it became too large for the downtown area and was relocated to its present day location in June 1955. The sale was then renamed Collinsville Trade Day.

The market now covers 65 acres with over 1000 vendors and over 30,000 shoppers arriving each Saturday. Items are sold in many different fashions from the bed of the vendors’ trucks, some in booths or yard-sale style.

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Alabama Flea Markets, Fairs, Special Events
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Dixie Land Flea & Farmers Market. 3000 Highway 25 S. Average weekend attendance of 25,000 . Indoor and outdoor market, with covered spaces and approximately 300 dealers. New merchandise, sportswear, housewares, antiques, collectibles, country items, crafts. Snack bars, restrooms, h/a. Space from $6. Overnight camping avail $2. Showers on grounds. (205) 672-2022 or (800) 440-4125.

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(source: http://www.frograil.com/tours/ns/centralOfGeorgia.htm#LEEDS)

Leeds. The starting point for this segment is the intersection of US-78 and AL-25, in the town of Leeds, which is less than 15 miles east of Birmingham. Here at this intersection, there is a large wooden trestle which crosses US-78 and the Atlanta – Birmingham Crescent Route mainline. As of February 2003, there were substantial reports that this bridge will be razed and replaced by a heavier, modern steel bridge. After turning south onto AL-25, you’ll follow the tracks all the way to Vincent, which is about 15 miles by rail. You will soon cross the railroad tracks, and start up the first mountain on the tour, so far. This is Oak Mountain.

There is a tunnel here, referred to as the “short tunnel,” but access is very difficult, and would require hiking thru the woods. This would not only be hard work, it would also be blatant trespassing, so you’re urged to forego this location.

Long Tunnel.

At the bottom of this hill there are a few road crossings that turn off AL-25 and make for good photo ops. Staying southeast on AL-25, you’ll cross the tracks again, and AL-25 will make a sharp right, still following the tracks for a short distance. When the road is about to start uphill, there will be a small dirt road turning to the right, called “Tunnel Road.” Turn right onto this to see the west portal of Long Tunnel. This road leads to two houses, and it appears to be a public road, at least to the crossing.

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Vandiver. Back on AL-25, follow the road more eastward, and it will cross Coosa Mountain. At the bottom of the hill is the small community of Vandiver. There are several good photo ops here. A right turn off AL-25 is required to get to the tracks. Continuing on AL-25, and you’ll cross the tracks again, and shortly thereafter, it will cross Bear Creek. The railroad also crosses the creek here, over a small, but photogenic trestle. The road will wind along for a few miles, and the communities of Sterrett and Beulah are to the left of the road, where there is a short siding.

As soon as AL-25 meets back with the tracks, there will be a sharp turn to the right, and a small private lake. From this site was taken the June, 2000, Norfolk Southern Corporation’s 2000 Calendar. Casey is too modest to tout his achievement, but the photo is very lovely, and this is obviously an excellent place to get that perfect railroad photograph.

Continue southeast on AL-25, and you’ll once again cross the tracks, at “Calcis.” After 3 miles, you’ll come to the intersection with US-231. Go southwest (right) on US-231 towards Harpersville. You’ll shortly duck under the C of G tracks at Vincent [MP P407.8]. There is short siding here, and a few photo locations, but you want to be careful not to trespass on railroad property. After another 2 miles or so, you’ll go under the CSX Birmingham – Manchester – Waycross main line. At the next traffic light, turn left (east) onto US-280. This will be in the town of Harpersville. [Be sure to observe the speed limit!!! The city fathers make their city's best income from speeding tickets.] From Harpersville back towards the tracks, you’ll follow US-280 until you reach the outskirts of Childersburg.

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Childersburg. As you come into town from the west, you’ll come to the Coosa River. There is a long steel trestle here [MP P401.3 - P401.5], and the bridge has been reinforced and strengthened to allow normal track speed. A few miles on into town is a large overhead concrete viaduct to shoot as well. This latter crosses the highway and the NS 3-B line which arcs down from Ft McClellan – Anniston – Childersburg – Calera – Wilson. There is only one local per day on this line.

To reach the viaduct, you’ll have to turn left off US-280 towards downtown Childersburg, and you’ll see that the viaduct becomes obvious.

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My “neighborhood” in Shelby and Talladega Counties, Alabama.

– Cathy

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