Then she did the movie. They just had g-strings on. Obituary of David R. Hodo. This must have been what it was like when Barbra Streisand was first playing clubs. David D Hodo Jr. Millbrook, Alabama. DEFOOR, Mary Ann Mary Ann Minnich DeFoor, age 72, died peacefully on April 22, 2023. It had Janie Sell who won a Tony for Over Here! Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery. I just really loved it and of course it was the 70s, so it was wild. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. I know Alex [Briley] was there but I couldnt see anybody. He had this incredible falsetto voice. Dr. Edward Douglas 'Doug' Hodo, Sr. has passed away after a brief fight with cancer on October 10, 2016. [2] Hodo appeared as a chorus member in numerous musicals, including Salvation, a touring company of Funny Girl in 1972,[3] a Broadway revival of Pal Joey in 1976 and The Red BlueGrass Western Flyer Show at the Goodspeed Opera House in 1977. I went to this audition. She had dark hair, slicked back into a chignon. People wait tables for years before they can get an Equity Card, but it was a case of preparation meeting opportunity. I said, Where are the buildings? I just figured you were dropped down into the city. You went from Doctor Jazz to your second Broadway musical, a revival of Pal Joey (1976). I didnt know it could even do that! Please enter your email and password to sign in. Add in drinking, cocaine, and personal jealousy and, well, there were lots of fights. She wore thick red lipstick that was very shiny. See more. When I came to New York, the big choruses were no more. We performed before an audience of over 50,000 in a soccer stadium, he says. The audience would not let her leave the stage. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. She was a teenager. They wanted to see the ditzy blonde. She knew she was going to be a star. I think I got it. The next week we recorded Macho Man (1978). Victor jumped onstage and said, Ill join you, so I didnt feel so stupid. In the beginning, we stayed in great suites in huge hotels, and we ended in motels in places like Jersey. You said you saw Seesaw four times. Birthday: July 7, 1947 How Old - Age: 75. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. What is your earliest memory of music? Recommend . The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Years active. [6] He left the Village People in 1982, but returned to the group in 1987, remaining until 2013 when he retired. One night this female singer opened for us with a song called Lucky Star. She had black and blonde hair, and she was horrible. Pantaleon Garza, Jr, age 66, of Hondo, Texas passed away on March 13, 2023, in Hondo. The rule in show business is, Say yes and then figure it out later.. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Mar 14, 2023. He attended the Flint Public Schools . My mother had one of those big-ass radios. Arnold was a beloved husband and father. Resend Activation Email. Along the way, Lee got to know many of the acts that opened for the Village People. Let others know about your loved one's death. Try again later. {Lee's 1st wife Florence Vivian (Kelly) Hodo was about 40 years old when she died in 1930, and Lee and Essie were married about 1932. He thought anyone who worked in the arts was really gay, and he didnt want me to pursue it, so I was never given lessons.. She walked up and changed the radio. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Part of whats made Village People survive four decades of personnel changes, commercial disappointments, and changing musical tastes is the appeal of six distinct personalities. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Village People perform on Soul Train. Original obituary in THE TENNESSEAN on December 18, 2013, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. She taught me all the latest dances. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 6 to Apr. She, Paul Newman, and Bette Davis frequented the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut. He was born on November 11, 1934 in Amory, Mississippi to James Edward Hodo and Allison Cole Hodo, who precede him in death. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Try again later. Sorry! However, Hodo decided to retire his hard hat after recording the groups latest single Lets Go Back to the Dance Floor (2013). In 2002, he released a cover of "My Sweet Lord" (originally recorded by George Harrison). OBITUARY Arnold Hanson Hodo August 17, 1943 - January 16, 2023. . I loved to sing but I thought I was going to be an artist. Joan Copeland and Chris Chadman took over. [Studio 54 co-founders] Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager went to prison in 1980 for tax evasion, and the club reopened in 1981 under new ownership. Weve updated the security on the site. I had gone home to California thinking about just returning to California. HODO Charlie Blake Hodo, age 89, was called home to the Lord Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Grant Medical Center. Barry Dunn officiating. He was a huge star and ended up living in England for a long time. There are no events scheduled. A system error has occurred. I loved Pippin. I was just bowled over. Failed to delete flower. Attired in a sleek, electric blue version of his Construction Worker outfit, David Hodo answers with coy understatement, I was just a gypsy looking for a good time.. I cant remember his name but he went on to do Irene. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. One day, this pretty girl showed up at the door to take care of my sister and I while my mother went to work. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Shes very real. Then we moved over to W. 70th Street. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of David Hodo, please visit our Tree Store. Robert Julian June 23, 2008 Arts & Entertainment 0 Comments, Mark Lee intended to become an architect after college, but he landed a gig in the early 80s as a construction worker who sang disco songs and drew legions of fans nationwide. Everyone thinks shes rude and mean, but she isnt. May 3, 1980. Canadian English; Espaol; Franais; Menu Close. My mother had a beautiful singing voice. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. I dont think I ever did. He really terrorized me.. The Village People (Getty Images) Since The Village People are in the news again, we take a look at what the band is up to these days. We pulled up in a cab to our new apartment on W. 69th St. and Central Park West. By the time the show opened, wed lost Eleanor and Edward. But my dad was very homophobic. Let others know about your loved one's death. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Added 2 days ago. You have funeral questions, we have answers. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts. Sandra C. Hodo <p>TUSCALOOSA - Sandra Nichols Hodo, Age 78 of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away January 17, 2021 surrounded by her family. Thanks for your help! Highland Memorial Gardens. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. There were all these fights about who was going to get whom. He is most well known as a member of the group Village People, in which he was the construction worker character from 1978 to 1982 and from 1987 to 2013. Pantaleon was born in Hondo, Texas on April 18, 1956, to Petra and Pantaleon Garza, Sr. Pantaleon is preceded in death by his wife: Juanita Garza; parents: Pantaleon Sr., and Petra Garza; and sisters: Mary Villa, and Josie Ramirez. Service of memory will be Saturday at 11 A.M. at Westside Funeral Chapel Fairfield, Pastor Isra Creer will officiate, with interment in Highland Memorial Gardens. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. A Memorial Tree was planted for David. She was very classy. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Adored father of Neil and Emma, father-in-law of. 104.131.131.99 Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Joan Rivers opened for us at The Riviera in Las Vegas for years. These days his soothing baritone voice syncopates piano rhythms within the serene confines of restaurants such as Bing Crosbys or Spencers. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. She had to come backstage and see the dancers. We did that album and then we went into rehearsals, putting the show and the concept together. In 2008, he released an EP featuring the single "The Kids'll Be Fine", partially inspired by school shootings in the USA.[2]. Please ignore rumors and hoaxes. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? We are pleased to offer grief counseling as a part of our aftercare service. Visitation is from 10:00 am - Noon with services to follow at Magnolia South Funeral Home with Rev. Send Flowers. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Make sure that the file is a photo. (1974). Click to reveal He is survived by his son, Steven H. Hodo; grandchildren, Allison Hodo Vice and Kately Hodo. And then my boss said, Let Mark sing. There was this tiny French guy, about 53" tall, sitting across the room who perked up when I started. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Edgar Hodo, Levert Hodo, Junior Hodo, Stansel Hodo, Toba Hodo, and David Hodo; sisters, Bertie Mae Booth, Lora Turner, and Teresa Peoples. Ways to honor Bennie Hodo's life and legacy. Bennie D. Hodo, 62, died April 4, 2009, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle. Nashville, Tennessee37208Phone: (615) 255-2371Fax: (615) 255-4926. In those days, there was enough work that on the right side of the paper was all Equity work and on the left side of the paper was non-Equity work. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. Its a very friendly city. May 3, 1980. A child prodigy, he could play entire songs at the piano when he was 3 years old with no formal training. Sylvester came over and started singing. The group was huge in Japan and Australia. Services will be Wednesday, January 20, 2021. David Hodo (born Richard Davis Hodo; July 7, 1947) is an American dancer/singer. A . In 1980, Mark had an open house at his new home. Cherishing his memory are children, Tarakisha (Gus), Arthur, Jr. and Calderon and their mother, Sherry Scott Hodo; siblings, Ascenia Webb, Ricardo and Anthony Cammack, Bruce and Ronald Hodo. This account has been disabled. I was so lucky that I got my Equity Card on my second day in New York City, which is really unheard of. }A resident of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, he died in December 2013 at the age of 67. At what point did you realize that music was something you wanted to pursue, professionally? Try again later. I sort of blocked it out because it reeked of my fathers stinking cigars. Then Storyville was shut down and all the jazz people moved to Chicago. He just recently died at 90. Mr. Hodo was born Nov. 27, 1946, in Reform, Ala., to the late Walter Lee Hodo Sr. and Elvania Bradley Hodo. Writing for Rolling Stone Lester Bangs called the group the ultimate crossover act. DAVID HODO OBITUARY. One of disco's most enduring legends, The Village People, have been on the music scene for almost 40 years now. Mary Ann was a native of Atlanta and the daughter of Dr. Fredric R. Minnich and Katherine Calhoun Minnich. I used to watch her and think, Is there anybody better? My parents were divorced and my mother was a working single mother so we had a series of babysitters and nannies. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Sadie Branch Hodo. That drive was there.. We were all thinking, What a wreck. If you haven't thought about the disco group in a while, we can't blame you. She wore one high-topped red tennis shoe, one black one, and she worked with these two really effeminate male dancers. Its something I would have addressed had I not been so young and inexperienced. Performance & security by Cloudflare. I saw the original Chicago (1975) with Chita Rivera and Gwen Verdon. I remember she had a pony tail. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Lee spurned his advances. We could see her because she had this white turtleneck. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. Cyma Rubin, who produced Doctor Jazz, was the one that famously chopped one of the other producers out of No, No Nanette. That kept the bills paid until you got that next Broadway show. I got a call from Jacques that night. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Your IP: Whether in the gay discos of New York and Los Angeles, a Las Vegas show room, or a shopping mall in Middle America, one thing was undeniable: Village People had some of the catchiest songs on the airwaves. They just rehearsed it in the Winter Garden Theatre and opened it there. There is a problem with your email/password. Within two years, Hodo would win a role that lasted 35 years the Construction Worker in Village People. Rev. Add to your scrapbook. They had a piano player to play the song that I had to sing but then I had to do choreography. He said, We have to drive into town. There was a problem getting your location. We have set your language to For all practical purposes, he was the Village People.. It was this little picturesque place on the river, this old theater that brought many musicals into the city. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? She said, [in Katharine Hepburns voice], Thats some athletic dance number! I just remember standing there. I was into musicals. Print; Bill Pay; Contact Us; English. Its right between Santa Cruz and Carmel. Likewise, he is survived by his children, Allison Hodo Clements of Floresville, Texas, Edward Douglas "Doug" Hodo, Jr. of Boerne and Patrick Gunter Hodo of Boerne, along with their respective spouses Mike Clements, Lori Martin Hodo and Jennifer Robertson Hodo. It was like something from the movies. David was born on July 7, 1947 in California. Now they had smaller choruses and you were either a singer who could dance or a dancer who could sing. I just thought, Boots? Receive a notification when services are updated. [4] He was also a guest on What's My Line as a roller skating fire eater.[5]. When the show was over, the first thing she said was to take her back to see the dancers. She only had that one number called Zip, which they gave to Rita Hayworth in the movie when its not that characters number. Then three of us got together (we added a fourth roommate) and got a large apartment on W. 79th St. We spent several years there. Hodo joined the Village People in 1978 and was with the group during its most commercially successful era. They wanted me to look and sound exactly like David [Hodo] so the fans wouldnt notice the change. Please share a memory of David to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. We had one of those railroad flats. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. We played three weeks at the Desert Sands and then left directly for the Philippines for a month, then to Hong Kong. I can remember going into my roommates saying, Remember that awful job I auditioned for today? If it had been with Eleanor and Edward, it would have been a decent show, but there were script changes every day. Year should not be greater than current year. They said you need one more weeks employment. Hodo now lies in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 2PM-8PM today. I learned the bop, the slop, the walk, whatever. Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors strives to help you and your family to achieve peace of mind which is an important part of the healing process. Their music could be viewed through more than one lens, from kid-friendly fun to adult fantasies laced with double entendres. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. She was a doll to work with. Created in 1977 by French songwriter and producer Jacques Morali, the Village People attracted two distinct fan bases: gay people who saw the hyper-masculine Village People image as camp and straight people who enjoyed their compulsively danceable tracks. Raoul Pne Du Bois did all the sets and costumes and the poster. The group had already had the first album out (Village People, 1977). The sad thing is, nobody recognized her without that blonde wig. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. See all obituaries for David Hodo. That was a career-maker and a career-killer. Village People is an American disco group known for its on-stage costumes and suggestive lyrics in their music. My father was into country/western music, which I hated because he wouldnt let me listen to my rock and roll. Before Village People, he belonged to a different group of people the chorus guys and gals of New Yorks theater community. Darryl Randolph officiating. Prior to that, Hodo performed as a chorus member in numerous Broadway musicals, including "Funny Girl". When Joan left to host The Tonight Show, Debbie Reynolds replaced her as our opening act. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. We were around each other every moment of the day, constantly performing and touring; and thats enough to drive anyone crazy. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 'David Ray Hodo was born on February 12, 1946 in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, the son of Lee Ander Hodo (18871969) and his 2nd wife Essie Mae (Berryhill) Hodo (19091984). He was an up-and-comer and his ex-lover was Mark Simon, vice president of Casablanca Records. "Under the Hard Hat: An Interview with Village People's David Hodo", "State Sacramento Fall 2005 Sac State Online Magazine", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=David_Hodo&oldid=1136709334, This page was last edited on 31 January 2023, at 19:03. The group never got along. While Village People continues to perform, Hodo is adjusting to life off the road and reflecting on a career thats taken him from the Broadway stage to some of the worlds biggest stadiums. Pastor Randy Moore, Officiant. It's one of many appearances the group does . Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. It was very fast. I remember thinking, How did we get here from where we started?. Occupation. Then it closed and I had to audition for this non-Equity thing . Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. I said, I feel like an ass. They wanted a construction worker, a leather man, and a cowboy for this world famous disco act. IN THE CARE OF. A resident of Nashville, Davidson County,. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Nashville, TN From what I understand, your first Broadway show was a musical called Doctor Jazz (1975). When I came back for Doctor Jazz, there was this thing in me: I have to get that show and I did, so I ended up staying in New York. In 1972, he moved to New York, making his Broadway debut in Doctor Jazz in 1975. Ellen made such a splash in that movie. Sign up for service and obituary updates. In 1984, Lee performed at the final White Party at Studio 54. from Austin, Mississippi, United States. This was in a beautiful area in California called Aptos. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. There were always stage-door Johnnies sitting in the front row. Katharine would sit way down in her seat. : Talking Heads Speaking in Tongues at 40, Rick Rubins Minimalist/Maximalist The Creative Act, Evil Dead Rise Brings New Life to the Dead Series, I See a Rainbow: An Interview with Award-Winning Songwriter Brenda Russell, PopMatters Seeks Film Critics and Essayists, PopMatters Seeks Television Critics and Essayists. Lets go back to Sacramento. I think it lasted three days or something. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Essaying the pop culture that matters since 1999. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Katharine Hepburn was bringing it into New York. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lee Ander Hodo and Essie Mae Berryhill Hodo; beloved wife, Evilon Ann Hodo; brothers, Edgar Hodo, Levert Hodo, Junior Hodo, Stansel Hodo, Toba Hodo, and David Hodo; sisters, Bertie Mae Booth, Lora Turner, and Teresa Peoples. Helen L. Hodo, 83 of Van Buren passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in her home. I thought you might like to see a memorial for David Ray Hodo I found on Findagrave.com. She was always like a canary in a cage. My parents would bring the neighbors over to see what their little boy could do. It actually opened without a second act. Burial arrangements under the direction of . As a kid, I could do dead-on Slim Whitman impersonations. HODO, Mr. Eric - Age 37, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2010 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. She . She sang all day long when she did housework. Memory Chapel Funeral Home & Memory Hill Gardens, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. We went home and read them. You never saw dog shit on the sidewalk. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA. Cyma thought she could do it all herself. It was nighttime when we came in. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Sadie Branch Hodo. I started architecture school at UCLA and got a part-time job as a gofer for an architect. But the glory days were a thing of the past. . And there I was a few years later, in this goofy outfit performing as one of them., But being a member of the group brought Lee into contact with a darker reality. Apr 19, 1965 - Mar 28, 2014. The group has been putting out new music as recently as December 2019, when they dropped the group's first Christmas single, titled 'Happiest Time of the Year' which even made it to number 20 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts, making it the band . A Chorus Line came along and just blew everybody out of the water. The day that I got my Equity Card, I had to take the subway by myself and I was terrified. CHARLIE HODO OBITUARY. David Hodo Death Fact Check. A few of the chorus kids went on to do bigger things. I was such a country bumpkin that Id never seen a stage production until I was 19. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. They didnt take Doctor Jazz out on the road. Default Term Listing Page. The last year I performed with them, I remember driving out to the Jersey beach, in a freezing winter, to some little dive. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Also, he is an actor well-known for his acting roles in 'New York', 'Can't Stop The Music' and many others. Burial arrangements under the direction of Highland Memorial Gardens. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. He is also one of the richest celebrities. It wasnt intentional. I dropped all of my art classes and took all theater classes. The French laundry is still there. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. If ever a life in show business could be summarized in one sentence, its Hodos response to Cornelius. Tell me about watching Dixie Carter work. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Of course, Dixie Carter walked away with it. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. It was like this aura of gold around her. I also saw Pippin (1972) four times. She does this faux Gypsy Rose Lee striptease. Though lead actress Lola Falana earned a Tony nomination, the musical closed after only five performances. {Lee's 1st wife Florence Vivian (Kelly) Hodo was about 40 years old when she died in 1930, and Lee and Essie were married about 1932.} I wasnt going out for serious stuff. Photographed in the Mojave Desert, the Cruisin (1978) album cover depicted Willis (Cop), Rose (Native American), Briley (G.I. Theyd scream and run off stage. They brought her to the boys dressing room. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Sacramento is pristine. Basically, it started in Storyville, New Orleans where all the hookers were. I heard Poison Ivy by the Coasters and I was just mesmerized. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of David Hodo (121872796)? Starving artist was always what I heard. Hodo has also appeared on numerous television programs, including Married With Children, The Love Boat and The Osbournes. The group was originally formed by French producers Jacques Morali, Henri Belolo and lead singer Victor Willis following the release of the debut album Village People, which targeted disco's large gay audience.The group's name refers to Manhattan's Greenwich Village, with its . What other musicals did you get to see? I wore a western shirt. Quick-witted and straight-shooting, Hodo had an endearing personality underneath the tool belt and reflective shades. When the pianist got done playing, I was asked to sit down at the piano and play. She was funny and she sang beautifully. I grew up on Kitty Wells, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, all of them. Pal Joey was another show that could have been incredible. The first public configuration of the group included Victor Willis, Felipe Rose, and Alexander Briley, plus four dancers who represented different archetypes of the gay club scene in New Yorks Greenwich Village. Singer. It seems like the 1970s was such a vibrant time for theater. I was living with this bunch of hippies and I was ready to go. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. He came right over and said, Darling, would you like to be in the Village People? The man was Jacques Morali. No short summary of Doug's life can begin to describe the impact that he has had in the world at large or his impact on the Christian Kingdom of God.Doug's career began in the US Army in 1954 with a deployment to Germany during the.
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