Marsh Shapiro

Fire truck with lights on parked outside the Nitty Gritty downtown

Nitty Gritty's fire sparks appreciation of its storied history and late founder

December also marks the 10th anniversary of original owner Marsh Shapiro's death from brain cancer.

December also marks the 10th anniversary of original owner of Nitty Gritty Marsh Shapiro's death from brain cancer.

a perhaps 1970s-era photo of the band called Dr Bop And The Headliners, lined up in black and red suits with lead singer Al Craven in a white jacket in the center.

Golden anniversary approaches for the ultimate bar band

It's been nearly 50 years since Dr. Bop and the Headliners featuring The White Raven played its first gig at Nitty Gritty.

It's been nearly 50 years since Dr. Bop and the Headliners featuring The White Raven played its first gig at Nitty Gritty.

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