Ric Addy

A final farewell to an Uptown staple and the lively rocker who gave it life.

Seriously, everything is free.

Shake, Rattle and Read at 4812 N. Broadway will close permanently May 21.

Addy's band the Pogo Ponies will perform "a quick acoustic set" at the party on May 22.

The tunnels originally were used to move coal, but took on other uses during Prohibition.

After thirty years in business, Ric Addy will close his record and book shop at 4812 N. Broadway.

Shake, Rattle and Read will close this year after 50 years at 4812 N. Broadway in Uptown.

A look at the top stories of 2015 in Uptown and Andersonville.

The store opened next to the Uptown Theater as The Book Box in 1966.

Instead of celebrating record day only on Saturday, the Uptown shop is offering discounts all weekend.

The award-winning SXSW film about addiction was inspired by the former Uptown man's struggles.

Several businesses are closed, and a community meeting is canceled.

Ric Addy said his quaint book and record store was hurt when the Annoyance Theatre and Bar left Uptown.

Michael Snell and Derrick Sorles said it's a "done deal." Officials, however, said it's not official.