One guy in the group would have his eye on someone, and that guy would have his eye on someone else. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Make sure that the file is a photo. I was living with this bunch of hippies and I was ready to go. Get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. The Village People construction worker David Hodo turns 75 - Pop Expresso She was funny and she sang beautifully. Bennie Hodo Obituary (2009) - Legacy Remembers She wore one high-topped red tennis shoe, one black one, and she worked with these two really effeminate male dancers. I sort of blocked it out because it reeked of my fathers stinking cigars. {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.} Continual harassment from Morali is something Lee now refers to as my greatest burden, the one I carried for years. . Results 1-20 of 1,590 View Record Name Birth Date Publication Date Publication Place Relatives; To get better results, add more information such as Birth Info, Death Info or Locationeven a guess will help. 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. This account has been disabled. }A resident of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, he died in December 2013 at the age of 67. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. They just had g-strings on. When I graduated from University of California, Sacramento it was with a B.A. [6] He left the Village People in 1982, but returned to the group in 1987, remaining until 2013 when he retired. I was so scared. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. What other musicals did you get to see? David D Hodo Jr. Millbrook, Alabama. Canadian English; Espaol; Franais; Menu Close. Lee spurned his advances. Nashville, TN Search for similar obituaries in: Austin, Mississippi, United States. When the pianist got done playing, I was asked to sit down at the piano and play. Its one of many appearances the group does to promote their starring role in Cant Stop the Music (1980). David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Eric Hodo Obituary (2010) - Flint, MI - Flint Journal - Legacy.com They brought her to the boys dressing room. 0 cemeteries found in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA. One day, this pretty girl showed up at the door to take care of my sister and I while my mother went to work. I saw the original Chicago (1975) with Chita Rivera and Gwen Verdon. Oops, we were unable to send the email. He was a huge star and ended up living in England for a long time. Original obituary in THE TENNESSEAN on December 18, 2013, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. I learned the bop, the slop, the walk, whatever. He was born on November 11, 1934 in Amory, Mississippi to James Edward Hodo and Allison Cole Hodo, who precede him in death. Their hits include songs like "Macho Man", "In the Navy" and the universal bop known as "Y.M.C.A.". I dont think I ever did. The pin spot hit me, and a sound went up from the crowd that was almost scary. We have set your language to I can tell you exactly. The second time she came to the show, same thing. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. It started out with Eleanor Parker and Edward Villella Americas premier dancer. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. In 2002, he released a cover of "My Sweet Lord" (originally recorded by George Harrison). This must have been what it was like when Barbra Streisand was first playing clubs. Dixie was on a soap opera (The Edge of Night) so shed show up in a limo with her script. Sacramento is pristine. Starving artist was always what I heard. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Everybody who was anybody was there the girls from Sister Sledge, Sylvester, and Jacques Morali. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7c0aaa660f4f1761 HODO Charlie Blake Hodo, age 89, was called home to the Lord Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Grant Medical Center. I spent all my allowance on 45s. Onstage hes the macho man, offstage hes a cuddly pussycat, cooed Super Teen. Arnold Hanson Hodo, age 79, of Northport, Alabama passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023. It was the first million-dollar disaster on Broadway. I attended as part of the architectural firm. He is survived by his sisters, Pearlie Williams of Ethelsville, Ala., Lucille Patton of Reform, Ala., and Ruthie Lee Hodo of Columbus; brother, Walter Hodo Jr. of Reform; stepchildren, Rosie Williams, Ozie Salter, Ora and John Saddler, Ruth Gordon Patmon and Shelly Hogan. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. 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. Host Don Cornelius asks each member about what he did prior to joining the group. The day that I got my Equity Card, I had to take the subway by myself and I was terrified. 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 . Dr. Edward Douglas "Doug" Hodo, Sr. passed away after a brief fight with cancer on October 10, 2016. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery. Slim Whitman was my fathers idol. He came back and said, Im taking you to New York. Every time the dance numbers were over, shed go [slow, deliberate applause]. The rule in show business is, Say yes and then figure it out later.. 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. A graveside service with military honors for Arnold will be held Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Memory Hill Gardens, 2200 Skyland Blvd East, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405. Please share a memory of David to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. She . Also, he is an actor well-known for his acting roles in 'New York', 'Can't Stop The Music' and many others. Did anyone in your family have musical talent? Lola Falana was the star of Doctor Jazz. Try again. Rev. One of the places that I imagine I would have enjoyed back then is Reno Sweeneys . I picked up a stage magazine, either Show Business or Backstage, I cant remember which one. Cyma thought she could do it all herself. How did you get from Sacramento to New York? I remember thinking, How did we get here from where we started?. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Obituary. Pantaleon Garza, Jr, age 66, of Hondo, Texas passed away on March 13, 2023, in Hondo. Tanya Tucker came to hang out with us before and after the show, then we all went out together and got really, really drunk.. He just recently died at 90. Shes very real. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 1999-2021 PopMatters Media, Inc. All rights reserved. The college put on Once Upon a Mattress. Thats how I got into the group. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. It was this little picturesque place on the river, this old theater that brought many musicals into the city. . Now they had smaller choruses and you were either a singer who could dance or a dancer who could sing. I used to listen to the radio with my mother and of course with her it was Perry Como, Jimmie Rodgers, Rosemary Clooney, that stuff. Joan Rivers opened for us at The Riviera in Las Vegas for years. A few of the chorus kids went on to do bigger things. Obituary of David R. Hodo. 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 wish he was alive to see how long this new version of Chicago has lasted. Pal Joey was another show that could have been incredible. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. She does this faux Gypsy Rose Lee striptease. OBITUARY Arnold Hanson Hodo August 17, 1943 - January 16, 2023. . Whats your first memory of the city? Pastor Randy Moore, Officiant. David Hodo (born Richard Davis Hodo; July 7, 1947) is an American dancer/singer. Where are The Village People now? A look at iconic disco group as If ever a life in show business could be summarized in one sentence, its Hodos response to Cornelius. Katharine Hepburn was bringing it into New York. He is survived by his son, Steven H. Hodo; grandchildren, Allison Hodo Vice and Kately Hodo. She taught me all the latest dances. OBITUARY David D Hodo Jr. April 19, 1965 - March 28, 2014. They wanted a construction worker, a leather man, and a cowboy for this world famous disco act. We performed before an audience of over 50,000 in a soccer stadium, he says. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Dr. Edward Douglas "Doug" Hodo, Sr. passed away after a brief fight with cancer on October 10, 2016. Within two years, Hodo would win a role that lasted 35 years the Construction Worker in Village People. A Memorial Tree was planted for David. Village People is an American disco group known for its on-stage costumes and suggestive lyrics in their music. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. A Chief Petty Officer of Millbrook, He was a native of Gordo, AL, 20 yr. Morali, who died of AIDS in 1991, quickly developed a sexual obsession with his newest protg. Try again later. 303 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs California 92262. Between 1977 and 1979, the group released five consecutive gold-selling albums of which three went platinum in the US. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. She, Paul Newman, and Bette Davis frequented the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut. This was Edwards first theater thing so it was totally throwing him. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. He said I was going to be a construction worker. It was only later when Linda Ronstadt came along and kind of turned it into folk rock that I realized how much I loved this country western music. Neither one of them were up to the task. Its right between Santa Cruz and Carmel. From Broadway to Casablanca, Village Peoples David Hodo reflects on 40 years in show business. Mr. Edward Terrel Hodo was born December 30, 1978 in Flint, Michigan, the son of James and Floice Hodo, Sr. Edward was baptized in 1979 at Vernon Chapel A.M.E. Church. Did you feel overwhelmed by the city or did you fit in right away? I was working on a farm, re-weaving wicker furniture. [1] I could shout in tune but I was basically a dancer. Ellen made such a splash in that movie. In 2008, he released an EP featuring the single "The Kids'll Be Fine", partially inspired by school shootings in the USA.[2]. I wasnt getting any unemployment checks so I came to the unemployment office. I love a show thats got hookers in it I saw Seesaw (1973) four times just to see the hookers. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Bogart signed Moralis newest enterprise in 1977, further expanding the labels roster of disco acts, which included Love & Kisses, D.C. LaRue, Pattie Brooks, and Giorgio Moroder. There was a problem getting your location. That was a career-maker and a career-killer. I wasnt going out for serious stuff. That drive was there.. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Send Flowers. We came back the next day and said, Were in a turkey! It had to go through several re-writes. Conceived by French producer Jacques Morali, Village People quickly evolved from a studio concept to a global phenomenon. It was like something from the movies. From what I understand, your first Broadway show was a musical called Doctor Jazz (1975). He worked at Airline Manufacturing Co. for many years. Jean Lawson, Wes Turner, Dwight Faldon, David Gustafson and Russell Kious. She ends up going to France, which is exactly what Josephine Baker did, because she couldnt get arrested in Chicago. At what point did you realize that music was something you wanted to pursue, professionally? His accent was so thick. He is also one of the richest celebrities. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I remember singing on that bridge with all the white confetti in the air, knowing it was the end of an era. Family members linked to this person will appear here. [2] He graduated in 1969 from California State University, Sacramento, where he majored in speech and acted in several campus productions, including Oh What a Lovely War, Carnival and Richard III. You said you saw Seesaw four times. I was seven years old. Village People perform on Soul Train. Visitation is today from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. You arrived in New York during the early 70s. The black artists had to play behind a curtain so as to not offend the white patrons of the brothel. We were around each other every moment of the day, constantly performing and touring; and thats enough to drive anyone crazy. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. Apr 19, 1965 - Mar 28, 2014. Edgar Hodo, Levert Hodo, Junior Hodo, Stansel Hodo, Toba Hodo, and David Hodo; sisters, Bertie Mae Booth, Lora Turner, and Teresa Peoples. I became a teenager at seven years-old. When the show was over, the first thing she said was to take her back to see the dancers. We were all thinking, What a wreck. Learn more about merges. Then disco died; and all of us who were big sellers suffered equally, including Donna Summer. I auditioned for No, No Nanette (1971). You can still show your support by planting a tree in memory of David Hodo. Chita and Gwen were Chita and Gwen they were incredible but the show opened the same time that A Chorus Line (1975) opened. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? May 3, 1980. I grew up on Kitty Wells, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, all of them. This American singer is famous for being a part of the Village People during the late '70s. 104.131.131.99 She sang all day long when she did housework. [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. Raoul Pne Du Bois did all the sets and costumes and the poster. Yet recollections of a more raucous performance career seldom stray far from his mind. Basically, it started in Storyville, New Orleans where all the hookers were. Burial arrangements under the direction of Highland Memorial Gardens. 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. David Hodo is an American singer and dancer. Memory Chapel Funeral Home & Memory Hill Gardens, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. However, Hodo decided to retire his hard hat after recording the groups latest single Lets Go Back to the Dance Floor (2013). SORTED BY MOST RECENT FIRST David D Hodo Jr. 04/19/1965 - 03/28/2014 . You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Ways to honor Bennie Hodo's life and legacy. I used to go see Ellen Greene at Reno Sweeneys all the time. Visitation is from 10:00 am - Noon with services to follow at Magnolia South Funeral Home with Rev. A . People wait tables for years before they can get an Equity Card, but it was a case of preparation meeting opportunity. Two guys came on as girls in corsets and then reached over and pulled each others corsets off. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. This friend of mine had gone to New York for the summer and rented an apartment.