RECORD STORE TALES Part 230:  Nicknames

It’s true.  You may have a nickname at your favourite store that you don’t even know about!  Maybe you’re known for your surly manner.  Maybe you’re known for returning everything you buy, or a unique form of transportation.  Whatever the case may be, here’s a selection of my favourite nicknames from the record store days!

• Winner
• The Creepy Twins
• Barefoot DJ
• Surly Brad*
• Big Daddy Dave
• Tall One & Short One
• Messy Jazz Guy (also known as Mr. Saturday)
• Italian Tony
• Girly Bike Man
• Captain Jack
• The Two Goth Guys (one of whom later became Dandy)
• Emphysema Man
• Columbia House Man
• Jaded Rock Guy
• The Trekkies
• Creepy Danny

* Sadly, “Surly Brad” (who was actually a nice guy) passed away in 2011.