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 ‘First Karaoke Machine’ Discussed At GOHS

Tony Opalka shows a piano roll from his personal collection during his talk "The First Karaoke Machine? The History of the Player Piano and Popular Music of the 20th Century" at the Greater Oneonta Historical Society this afternoon. He went on to play several rolls on the GOHS' Shearer Player piano, and has also donated many of the rolls available for playing during their hours of operation.(Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)
Tony Opalka shows a piano roll from his personal collection during his talk “The First Karaoke Machine? The History of the Player Piano and Popular Music of the 20th Century” at the Greater Oneonta Historical Society this afternoon. He went on to play several rolls on the GOHS’ Shearer Player piano, and has also donated many of the rolls available for playing during their hours of operation.(Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)

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