EXCLUSIVE! Interview with Jack O’Brien of ‘The Bright Light Social Hour.’

The Bright Light Social Hour
The Bright Light Social Hour. Photo by Wylie Maercklein.

Jack, we’re very excited to feature you here on ‘This Is Not a Moustache.’ We first came across you and your excellent band, The Bright Light Social Hour, via the American Moustache Institute. Your original sound, musical talent, and moustache-friendly lifestyle has led to your music being frequently nominated as the soundtrack here at our headquarters, and it was one of the highlights of our year to meet you at your concert in Reno. Thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule for this interview.

Without further ado…

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by Fearless Leader Posted on December 23, 2011
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Moustached Individual of Distinction and Prowess: William Henry Jackson

William Henry Jackson
Detroit Photographic Co. Special (William Henry Jackson seated at table in Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad car).

Thanks to the Shorpy Photo Archive for publishing this image and bringing Mr. Jackson’s exploits to our attention.

It is indeed rare to come across a human specimen who experienced as much as William Henry Jackson (April 4, 1843 – June 30, 1942) did in his lifetime. Even when we are researching only individuals of the moustached variety, where excellence and sportsmanship is expected, Mr. Jackson is a very distinctive character. Simply gaze upon the above image to confirm this statement as fact. The detail is exquisite, and I suggest that you click through to the view the image in full resolution. Admire Mr. Jackson’s fine railroad car, his work hung upon the walls, his 8×10 view camera on his desk, and most of all, his well-groomed moustache. Then come back and read the rest of this article.

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by Fearless Leader Posted on December 10, 2011
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