Andrea Feldman was not the first of Andy Warhol's Superstars to meet a tragic end and she wouldn't be the last. https://youtu.be/yrXEY93-w2A Andrea "Whips" Feldman was born on April 1, 1948. Born and raised into a wealthy New York family. She attended Quintano school for young professionals, which was a high school for the performing … Continue reading Warhol Star, Andrea Feldman
Michael Alig’s Honey Trap and the Chelsea Hotel
One of the many reasons that the Chelsea hotel is so Legendary is the amount of famous and infamous residents that have called the Chelsea "home". Many of these guests would create works of art, poetry and even films while residing there. Others spent their time at the Chelsea, getting up to more.. nefarious activities. … Continue reading Michael Alig’s Honey Trap and the Chelsea Hotel
Edie Sedgewick, Fire Starter
Edie Sedgewick met Andy Warhol on March 26 1965 at the birthday party for Tennessee Williams. Their encounter had been "set up" by the party's host movie producer Lester Persky, who was aware that Andy had his eye out for a new "It Girl" and Persky thought the "Beehived" Sedgwick was a perfect candidate. Sedgwick … Continue reading Edie Sedgewick, Fire Starter
An Angel In Clubland: Angel Melendez
Michael Musto "Thats one of the tragedy's of this whole case, is that the victim is always forgotten. It's all about Michael Alig and sometimes about Freeze. It's never about Angel." Andre Angel Melendez was one of hundreds of young people that answered the call from Michael Alig on the daily talk shows like Geraldo. … Continue reading An Angel In Clubland: Angel Melendez
Warhol Star: Fred Herko, Beatnik: Diane di Prima, and the FBI
Freddie Herko was one of Andy Warhol's very first film stars and his best friend, Diane di Prima would become the most prominent female beatnik, in the male dominated "beat generation". The two would fall out over di Prima Marrying Freddie Herko's Ex lover, Alan Marlowe. But before Freddie leapt to his death from a … Continue reading Warhol Star: Fred Herko, Beatnik: Diane di Prima, and the FBI
Freddie Herko, Warhol Superstar, Danced Himself Out 5th Floor Window
Freddie Herko was already a successful dancer, when he began associating with some of the regulars at Andy Warhol's Factory. In fact, Andy himself became fascinated by the young, Herko, casting the dancer in three of his early films. The two became close for a time. But, a struggle with addiction would initiate a rapid … Continue reading Freddie Herko, Warhol Superstar, Danced Himself Out 5th Floor Window
Former Club Kid Amanda Lepore
Of Amanda Lapore's early life Wikipedia writes, "born Armand Lepore .. November 21, 1967 grew up in Essex County, New Jersey. Her father was a..chemical engineer, and her mother had schizophrenia and spent much time in mental institutions She has one sibling, an elder brother. In her early teens Lepore began making costumes for a transgender friend … Continue reading Former Club Kid Amanda Lepore
Club Kid, Screamin Rachael
Wikipedia's Screaming Rachel Page introduces her thusly, "Screamin Rachael, a Chicago native, was born Rachael Cain. Dubbed the “Queen of House Music” by Billboard Magazine. Rachael has been instrumental in the rise of the House genre. As the co-founder of Trax Records created in 1983 with Larry Sherman, she’s worked with artists such as Grandmaster Melle … Continue reading Club Kid, Screamin Rachael
Christina Superstars Ex On Her Past And Personality.
I want to share today what Christina Superstar's ex, Lori Gurski had to say about Christina's life and Personality. Again I would like to thank Lori for sharing the information. Lori wrote, "Chris was born May 19, 1954 and I think he was more a Gemini than a Taurus. We had a mutual friend … Continue reading Christina Superstars Ex On Her Past And Personality.
Club Kid, Ernie Glam
Born Ernie Garcia, Ernie glam became one of the most prominent New York Club Kids and to this day he remains one of the most visible. In Episode #80 of Ernie's YouTube show that he co-hosts with Michael Alig; They discuss how Ernie first me Michael Alig. Alig said, "I remember the first time I … Continue reading Club Kid, Ernie Glam
Forever 80's 