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The Art and Models of Pin Up Artist Gil Elvgren

September 14, 2016, 6:58 pm
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Let Me Sell You Something – Beautiful Movie Posters

September 14, 2016, 7:44 pm
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Sorry about this, but here’s a shameless promotion and some sweet movie posters for sale. They’re all cool art and would look smashing on your wall. We just opened on online store specializing in vintage clothes and home decor. You should go there – http://dearwolfvintage.bigcartel.com. If you want one of these beauties send me a note or comment here (they’re not up on our store yet). Don’t worry there won’t be too many more commercials. Back to our regularly scheduled blog. – J.

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Clik here to view. & Year Itch - Marilyn Monroe French Moyenne 23" x 31" $300

& Year Itch – Marilyn Monroe French Moyenne 23″ x 31″
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Clik here to view. Deadlier Than the MAle - Elke Sommer French Moyenne 23" x 31" $125

Deadlier Than the MAle – Elke Sommer French Moyenne 23″ x 31″
$125

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Clik here to view. Kitten w/ a Whip - Ann Margaret. French 1 Panel 47" x 63" $300

Kitten w/ a Whip – Ann Margaret. French 1 Panel 47″ x 63″
$300

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Clik here to view. Midnight Cowboy - John Voight & Dustin Hoffman - Italian 4 Panel - 55" x 78" $150

Midnight Cowboy – John Voight & Dustin Hoffman – Italian 4 Panel – 55″ x 78″ $500

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Clik here to view. Secret Police - French 1 Panel 47" x 63" $150

Secret Police – French 1 Panel 47″ x 63″
$150

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Clik here to view. Summer Love - John Saxon - US 27" x 41" on linen

Summer Love – John Saxon – US 27″ x 41″ on linen  $125

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Clik here to view. Quatermas and the Pit aka 5 Million Miles to Earth - Italian 4 Panel - 55" x 78" $150

Quatermas and the Pit aka 5 Million Miles to Earth – Italian 4 Panel – 55″ x 78″ $200

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Clik here to view. The Hunger - David Bowie Italian 1-Sheet 33" x 55"

The Hunger – David Bowie
Italian 1-Sheet 33″ x 55″  $150

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Clik here to view. How to Murder Your Wife - Jack Lemmon French 1 Panel 47" x 63" $100

How to Murder Your Wife – Jack Lemmon French 1 Panel 47″ x 63″
$100

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Clik here to view. 001, Destination Jamaica - French 1 Panel 47" x 63" $100

001, Destination Jamaica – French 1 Panel 47″ x 63″
$100

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Clik here to view. Journal of a Semi Virgin - French 1 Panel 47" x 63" $75

Journal of a Semi Virgin – French 1 Panel 47″ x 63″
$75

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French 1 Panel 47″ x 63″
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Italian 4 Panel – 55″ x 78″
$100

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Clik here to view. The Third Key - US 27" x 41" on linen

The Third Key – US 27″ x 41″ on linen  $225

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Italian 4 Panel – 55″ x 78″
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Drivers Licenses of the Rich, Famous and Infamous

October 2, 2016, 10:48 am
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Not really a lot to be said here. It’s interesting to see something as simple and everyday common as a drivers license … with Charles Manson’s name on it

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Clik here to view. Davey Jones - The Monkees

Davey Jones – The Monkees

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Clik here to view. Steven "Tyler" Tallarico - Aerosmith

Steven “Tyler” Tallarico – Aerosmith

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Harland Sanders – Kentucky Fried Chicken


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Abandoned Amusement Parks

October 2, 2016, 11:16 am
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Beautiful photography of amusement parks that for one reason or another have called it quits. Whether by economic problems (Detroit), disaster (Chernobyl) or just a weird non-commercial concept (Gulliver’s Kingdom in Japan) these parks just could not continue. This is what’s left.

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Pripyat, Ukraine (Chernobyl)

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Pripyat, Ukraine (Chernobyl)

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Clik here to view. Umoja Childrens Park - China

Umoja Childrens Park – China

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Shijingshang Park－Beijing


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Vintage Nude LP Covers

October 5, 2016, 7:51 pm
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Painted WWII Bomber Jackets

October 11, 2016, 9:23 am
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The Type A-2 leather flight jacket is an American military flight jacket originally invented and developed for and closely associated with World War II U.S. Army Air Forces pilots, navigators and bombardiers, who often decorated their jackets with squadron patches and elaborate artwork painted on the back. Sometimes casually referred to as a bomber jacket, its original designation was “Jacket, Pilot’s (summer)”, and its wartime usage was limited neither to pilots nor to bomber crews.
In WWII almost any kind of paint that could be used was used. Enamels if they could get it, lead based aviation paint, oil paint… whatever the ‘artist’ could get their hands on. Some squadron artists could only get their hands on yellow airplane paint, so the artwork on the jacket was done in yellow. As troops settled in, painting flight jackets became a cottage industry for the local artisans. Since some of the paints were not meant to be used on leather, they rubbed off, flaked off, and faded.                          Thanks to www.vintag.es

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Iggy’s Keyboard Player 1977

November 18, 2016, 8:45 am
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David Bowie and Iggy Pop first met at NYC hotspot, Max’s Kansas City, in 1971, while Bowie was on tour with his album The Man Who Sold the World. The then-largely unknown Iggy made a deep impression on Bowie, (and was part of the inspiration for Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust persona). Bowie invited Pop, who was experiencing heroin addiction, to London, where he helped mix Iggy and the Stooges’ album Raw Power. Though the album would eventually become a classic, the band collapsed under the weight of Pops drug addiction and general bad behaviour. Returning to California, Pop would check himself into a mental institution in an attempt to overcome his heroin addiction. Bowie remained one of his few friends and visitors. In 1976 riding a wave of hits Bowie toured his most recent album Station to Station bringing Iggy along for the ride. The pair moved into an apartment in West Berlin, (over an auto parts shop) where Bowie would began the first of his Berlin trilogy of albums – LOW, and also collaborating on writing and recording Pop’s first solo album, The Idiot. In 1977, Iggy Pop finally went on a 30-date world tour as a solo act.  His backup band included David on keyboards and backing vocals. Bowie remained truly in the background behind the keys. No costumes or stage show, Bowie wore bell bottom turned up jeans, flannel shirt and cap. It was meant to be Iggy’s show not the more famous Bowies’. That year the two also collaborated on Pop’s second album, Lust for Life, which would become Iggy’s long-awaited critical and commercial success, (with the title song eventually appearing in tons of commercials and films, most notably the opening for the Danny Boyle film Trainspotting). Iggy and Bowie would remain friends for the rest of Bowies’ life.

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Bonnie & Clyde – Lovebirds

November 26, 2016, 7:21 am
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What’s odd is that Bonnie and Clyde took so many pictures. Pictures of themselves, their gang, their guns, their loot. They would have been social media sensations had it been 40 years later. What’s also odd is that, though not Warren Beatty or Faye Dunaway, they were incredibly cute and apparently very much in love. Bad people to be sure, but they were really just kids, Bonnie was 19 when they met, Clyde was 20. Their short romance and crime spree would end in a hail of bullets only 4 short years later.

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Victorian Xmas Cards – WTF

December 12, 2016, 9:04 am
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By the time of the Victorian age Christmas was not really an established holiday. There was no Santa Claus, no identifiable iconography, no stocking hung by the chimney with care.  The Victorians were trying to figure it all out. It was Queen Victoria (1819-1901) herself whose own celebration of Christmas gave the fledgling holiday a serious boost in England. Illustrated, mass-produced Christmas cards caught on with the British people during Victoria’s reign. Card makers of the era drew from Christian as well as pagan images, and also general interests of the era, such as science, art, or religion. Does that really explain sled riding chickens, murdering frogs and anthropomorphic oysters though?

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Clik here to view. Image taken from a scrapbook compiled by Francis Parker, presented by J.F. Parker of Tickenhill Manor, Bewdley in November 1960. EFP/Parker Collection item number 698218

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Roxy Music – The First Five

January 23, 2017, 12:30 pm
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Roxy Music has always been about style. Formed in 1971 from a bunch of art school dropouts (Bryan Ferry, Phil Manzenera, Andy Mackay, Paul Thompson, Eddie Jobson, Brian Eno, et al) they would record 5 great albums back to back. The band looked sharp in space glam gear (later it would be expensive suits) and played a mix of rock, glam, psych, frak-out and pop that would, though not as highly regarded in the US, be in direct competition w/ David Bowie in the early 70’s. For the cover art of their first 5 LPs they chose women, (not band photos) to illustrate their style and their 1940’s mindset. Each had one of the 70’s hottest models on a beautiful gatefold sleeve, (with the band photograph inside). 1974’s Country Life saw a small break from form with 2 nearly nude models posed amongst some pine trees. Most of the copies got through uncensored but the US censored copy is hilarious (just the trees). Some were also delivered as the nude cover w/ an opaque green cellophane outer sleeve. Below are the original covers along w/ a few outtakes. Enjoy the covers then go buy the music. BTW Siren has the big hit “Love Is A Drug”.

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LP 2 – For Your Pleasure

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Hand Painted Jackets (and some are for sale)

January 24, 2017, 12:12 pm
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Always loved hand painted coats and jackets – bombers, motorcycle cuts, hippy band jackets, etc. I’ve been painting them off and on for years – painting more now. I love commissions so If you’ve got something you want painted drop me a line – jon@jonmwessel.com.

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Clik here to view. David Bowie - Aladin Sane on 1970's vintage Levi's trucker jacket - SOLD

David Bowie – Aladin Sane on 1970’s vintage Levi’s trucker jacket – SOLD

 

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Clik here to view. Adam Ant - 90's era blue leather women's jacket. Size 10. $500.

Adam Ant – 90’s era blue leather women’s jacket. Size 10. $500.

 

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Clik here to view. Andrew W.K. - Lee trucker jacket - Commission - SOLD

Andrew W.K. – Lee trucker jacket – Commission – SOLD

 

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Clik here to view. Lady Gaga - Red leather women's motorcycle jacket - Commission - SOLD

Lady Gaga – Red leather women’s motorcycle jacket – Commission – SOLD

 

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Clik here to view. Buxom Fruit Label - 70's levi's trucker (painted around 1986) - $525

Buxom Fruit Label – 70’s levi’s trucker (painted around 1986) – $525

 

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Clik here to view. Siouxie Sioux - Flash art style on Levi's 80's era M trucker jacket - $399

Siouxie Sioux – Flash art style on Levi’s 80’s era M trucker jacket – $399

 

 

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Clik here to view. Johnny Cash - Flash art style on 80's-90's era Lee Trucker jacket XL - $399

Johnny Cash – Flash art style on 80’s-90’s era Lee Trucker jacket XL – $399

 

 

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Clik here to view. Apollo Butterfly on 70's era all leather 3/4 trench - $525

Apollo Butterfly on 70’s era all leather 3/4 trench – $525

 

 

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Clik here to view. Baby Bowie - Kids (5-7) vintage levi's mini trucker. $99.

Baby Bowie – Kids (5-7) vintage levi’s mini trucker. $99.

 

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Trick R Treat – Sam on kids Levi’s jacket – NSF

 

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Trick R Treat – Sam detail

 

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Clik here to view. Lil Nick (Cave) - Little kids levi's jacket - $99.

Lil Nick (Cave) – Little kids levi’s jacket – $99.

 

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Clik here to view. Lady Bug - Extra small little kids levi's jacket - $85.

Lady Bug – Extra small little kids levi’s jacket – $85.


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How ’bout a Little Love

January 30, 2017, 12:17 pm
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We all know there’s deeper, darker more important events happening right now – and goddamn that orange turd, but here’s a bit of rock n roll love to get you through the day. Stay strong, love when you can and keep laughing. Let’s start with Bowie and Iman (who would be barred from entering the US today).

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Clik here to view. David Bowie, Iman and her Somali parents

David Bowie, Iman and her Somali parents

 

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Clik here to view. John & Yoko married at the rock of gibraltar

John & Yoko married at the rock of gibraltar

 

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Clik here to view. Robert and Mary Smith and the rest of The Cure

Robert and Mary Smith and the rest of The Cure

 

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Johnny and June Carter Cash

 

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Marilyn Manson & Dita Von Teese (Dita Von Manson?)

 

 

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Mick & Bianca Jagger – looking disinterested

 

 

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Clik here to view. Jerry Lee Lewis and his 13 year old cousin/wife, Myra

Jerry Lee Lewis and his 13 year old cousin/wife, Myra

 

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George Harrison & Patti Boyd

 

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Tommy Lee & Heather Locklear

 

 

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Clik here to view. Bob Geldolph & Paula Yates. The wedding party is best man David Bowie as well as Duran Duran, & Spandau Ballet

Bob Geldolph & Paula Yates. The wedding party – best man David Bowie as well as Duran Duran, & Spandau Ballet

 

 

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Eddy Van Halen & Valerie Bertinelli (they look about 12)

 

 

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Ringo & Barbara Bach & some other people

 

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Clik here to view. Sebastian Bach & Suzzane Le. *For $300 you could attend this wedding at a casino

Sebastian Bach & Suzzane Le. *For $300 you could attend this wedding at a casino

 

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Twiggy Ramiriz & Laney Chantel

 

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The Beckhams – David & Victoria (sweet crown there Posh).


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Victorians Posing w/ Skeletons! (?)

April 20, 2017, 11:23 am
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The Victorians got up to a lot of shenanigans and had some pretty odd customs and past-times. They made elaborated brooches and dioramas from the hair of a dead loved ones. They photographed the dead as if they were still alive, sitting upright, eyes open, or holding their poor dead babys. They had a general obsession with taxidermy (they stuffed anything). They made hats out of cats, birds and other small animals. They loved anything gothic (Dracula, Frankenstein and Dr. Jeyckl and Mr. Hyde came from the period). Freak shows were a main stay – think Elephant Man. And for whatever reason they liked to photograph themselves w/ skeletons. Some of these would be deemed risque, some just weird and probably one or two from some long forgotten gothic theater. I think they were just bored and need to stretch out a bit from all the rules of the day-to-day Victorian society.
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Anders Petersen and The Cafe Lehmitz

April 20, 2017, 12:18 pm
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Anders Petersen is a Swedish photographer born in 1944 and still active today. From 1967 – 1970 he photographed the regulars (street hustlers, pimps, prostitutes and crazy people) of the Cafe Lehmitz in Hamburg Germany. The resulting book was first published in 1978 by Schirmer/Mosel in Germany. Café Lehmitz has since become regarded as a seminal book in the history of European photography. I found out about it (I’m embarrassed to say) from researching the Tom Waits LP cover of Rain Dogs. I always thought the man in the photo was Tom. Needless to say, he is not. His name is actually Rose, and the photo is called Lily and Rose and is actually the cover of the Cafe Lehmitz book.

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Francoise Hardy – Queen of Ye-Ye and more

April 21, 2017, 10:28 am
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Françoise Madeleine Hardy found immediate success with her first song “Tous les garcons et les filles”. As a leading figure of the Ye-Ye movement (naive pop songs sung mostly by beautiful young women. The named is derived from “yeah-yeah” popularized by The Beatles), Hardy “found herself at the very forefront of the French music scene”, and became “France’s most exportable female singing star”, recording in various languages, appearing in several movies and touring throughout Europe. With her natural beauty and charm, Francoise began modeling as well – becoming a French fashion icon as well as pop star. As the Ye-Ye movement lost steam, Francoise changed her approach, singing ‘grown-up’ songs, working w/ songwriters like Leonard Cohan and Serge Gainsbourg. She would go on to record many more LPs, collaborating w/ Blur in 1994 and Malcolm McClaren as well as Iggy Pop. Her music has been used in a ton of movies – most recently Wes Anderson’s Moonlight Kingdom (The female lead (Suzy) calls The Ye-Ye Girls From Paris (1962) her “favorite record album”, and it is the only album she packs when preparing to run away from home). And DAMN! if she’s not still gorgeous at 70.
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Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016)

April 21, 2017, 10:38 am
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Iggy’s 70 today. Happy Birthday Man!

April 21, 2017, 11:35 am
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Happy Birthday Bettie Page

April 22, 2017, 12:19 pm
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Bettie Mae Page (April 22, 1923 – December 11, 2008)                                                                                                       I’ve posted a ton of photos of Bettie over the years. She is a mixture of sex kitten and girl next door, sultry and fun loving all at the same time. The 1950’s No. 1 pin-up queen. Bettie was a knock-out. If you’re not familiar w/ her stop reading this and look her up right now. Hers is a story of sex, religion, fame and fortune, high highs and low lows. It’s a mystery w/ a happy ending. These aren’t her most famous photos – in fact some I’ve never seen before. Bettie would have been 94 today. Happy Birthday Bettie!

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The Handsomest Man in Rock & Roll – Bryan Gregory

April 26, 2017, 3:20 pm
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Bryan Gregory (Gregory Beckerleg, February 20, 1951 – January 10, 2001)  Bryan Gregory was an interesting guy. Standing not much more than 5’6″ in heals and hair Bryan made a splash on stage w/ his poka dot Flying Vee, black and white hair and an ever present cigarette. His career was spotty to say the least, Bryan helped form the first version of punkabilly killers, The Cramps in NYC in 76. He played guitaron their first 2 LPs, Gravest Hits and Songs the Lord Taught Us. Bryan left the band unexpectedly in Cleveland in 1980 (along w/ all the bands gear and only van). In 1980 he formed horror shock band BEAST – that lasted ’til 83 and then – Poof! What happened to Bryan? Rumors of Satanism, heroin overdose, porno stardom. No one knew what happened to Bryan, when in fact no one was looking all that hard. Truth is always much more boring than fiction and Bryan was no exception. Turns out he was running an adult book shop in Sarasota Fla. He was a zombie in George Romeros’ Day of the Dead, drew a bit and designed some jewelry. I prefer the Satanism story. He eventually made up w/ the rest of The Cramps apologizing for stealing all their shit and was living the high life of a Florida Man when he suddenly passed away from multiple system failure at the age of 49 on Jan. 10 – no one saw it coming. Bryan was cool, not a great musician, but he was cool. I loved his look and stage presence and best of all a story that sounded great and evil and mysterious but turned out to be a bit mundane and sad – though sitting in the sand in Fla. designing jewelry and drinking Mai Tais doesn’t sound all that bad.

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From Left: Nick Knox, Bryan, Poison Ivy Rorsarch, Lux Interior

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David Johansen of the New York Dolls and Bryan

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The Cramps Invade Britain, Die – Flyer

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After The Cramps – Bryans’ band BEAST. Bryan in horns and leotard w/ weird penis type

 

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Beast single – Love in a Dying World

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The Ladies of Burlesque – Signs and Posters

April 27, 2017, 12:13 pm
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Burlesque, Burlesk, Burly-Q. However you spell it it’s still all the same – Great!  Burlesque as a form of entertainment lasted a good long time. Starting in the 1860’s and sort of ending in the 1960’s with a resurgence in the 2000’s, Burlesque basically meant Variety Show with (hopefully) a striptease in there somewhere. It evolved into pretty much all Striptease by the 1950’s. Never overly raunchy or pornographic, Burly-Q was all about suggestion, the hope to see a shapely leg or glimpse of a breast. Toward the 60’s it got a bit dirtier, but as they say, “The times, they were a-changin'”.

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K. K. Kelly and the Runway Rompers

 

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Akiko O’Toole and a Stageful of Girls

 

 

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Charming Charmaine – The TNT Girl

 

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Miss Gee Whiz – 52-28-38
Gee Whiz, Indeed!

 

 

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Ann Perry – The Jane Russell of Burlesk

 

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Georgia Sothern – That Fiery Redhead

 

 

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Dixie Evans – The Marilyn Monroe of Burlesque

 

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Tempest Storm – That Bust Out Girl

 

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Harry Clark’s Park Avenue Revue

 

 


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