This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Recommend . Cloudflare Ray ID: 7c0aaa660f4f1761 With his lean physique and winsome smile, David Hodo was the groups blonde bombshell, a natural pinup regularly featured in magazines like 16 and Tiger Beat. I spent all my allowance on 45s. It was close to Christmas. Get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Their hits include songs like "Macho Man", "In the Navy" and the universal bop known as "Y.M.C.A.". 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. How did it feel to land a role on Broadway? David is alive and kicking and is currently 75 years old. She taught me all the latest dances. I sort of blocked it out because it reeked of my fathers stinking cigars. I started architecture school at UCLA and got a part-time job as a gofer for an architect. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Boys and Girls Club in Van Buren, 1403 City Park Road, Van Buren 72956. . He attended the Flint Public Schools . Sandra C. Hodo <p>TUSCALOOSA - Sandra Nichols Hodo, Age 78 of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, passed away January 17, 2021 surrounded by her family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Sadie Branch Hodo. Arnold was a beloved husband and father. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. And that was for Village People. Weve updated the security on the site. When the show was over, the first thing she said was to take her back to see the dancers. I attended as part of the architectural firm. Bennie D. Hodo, 62, died April 4, 2009, at Baptist Memorial HospitalGolden Triangle. '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). Birthday: July 7, 1947 How Old - Age: 75. 1999-2021 PopMatters Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Highland Memorial Gardens. Recently Passed Away Celebrities and Famous People. Of course, Dixie Carter walked away with it. One of the first shows I auditioned for was a show that Ellen was the lead in called Rachael Lily Rosenbloom (And Dont You Ever Forget It) (1973). When I graduated from University of California, Sacramento it was with a B.A. All rights reserved. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. He was an up-and-comer and his ex-lover was Mark Simon, vice president of Casablanca Records. We went home and read them. A resident of Nashville, Davidson County,. Let others know about your loved one's death. The producer had struck disco gold with the Ritchie Family on Brazil (1975), Arabian Nights (1976), and African Queens (1977), and caught the interest of Neil Bogart at Casablanca Records. He is survived by his son, Steven H. Hodo; grandchildren, Allison Hodo Vice and Kately Hodo. The group had already had the first album out (Village People, 1977). He worked at Airline Manufacturing Co. for many years. One of the places that I imagine I would have enjoyed back then is Reno Sweeneys . Mary Ann was a native of Atlanta and the daughter of Dr. Fredric R. Minnich and Katherine Calhoun Minnich. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Rev. 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. There are no events scheduled. Burial arrangements under the direction of . I can remember going into my roommates saying, Remember that awful job I auditioned for today? Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Continual harassment from Morali is something Lee now refers to as my greatest burden, the one I carried for years. I went to this audition. Its just this interviewer who comes on to interview Joey. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Obituary of David R. Hodo. 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. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. That kept the bills paid until you got that next Broadway show. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. His accent was so thick. {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.} Try again. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. If ever a life in show business could be summarized in one sentence, its Hodos response to Cornelius. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. 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. One day, this pretty girl showed up at the door to take care of my sister and I while my mother went to work. Victor jumped onstage and said, Ill join you, so I didnt feel so stupid. I had gone home to California thinking about just returning to California. He was born September 22, 1922, to the late Will Hodo and . What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? She was very classy. She was a teenager. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Nashville, Tennessee, We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer questions you may have and provide direction. We were in a dance company together. Along the way, Lee got to know many of the acts that opened for the Village People. 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. He was born on November 11, 1934 in Amory, Mississippi to James Edward Hodo and Allison Cole Hodo, who precede him in death. HomeAbout UsFuneral PlanningPre-PlanningResourcesObituaries & TributesRemembrance Suite. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Between 1977 and 1979, the group released five consecutive gold-selling albums of which three went platinum in the US. Slim Whitman was my fathers idol. Nashville, TN Family hour 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 27, 2010 at Vernon Chapel AME Church, 5802 Dupont St., with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Rev. DAVID HODO OBITUARY. When Dixie came out and did Zip, Id never seen someone steal a show in five minutes. I saw the original Chicago (1975) with Chita Rivera and Gwen Verdon. We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at . You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Receive a notification when services are updated. It wasnt a pop sound. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 2500 Clarksville Hwy. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. When we flew to Japan, thousands of people lined up along the runway to greet us, some of them dressed as Village People. Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/30/2015 - 14:58. 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 . [4] He was also a guest on What's My Line as a roller skating fire eater.[5]. 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. How did you get from Sacramento to New York? I couldnt even reach the top of it. Burial arrangements under the direction of Highland Memorial Gardens. Try again later. Verify and try again. Bennie D. Hodo, 62, died April 4, 2009, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. 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. At what point did you realize that music was something you wanted to pursue, professionally? I think I got it. The next week we recorded Macho Man (1978). Sacramento is pristine. Try again later. We worked fine on stage, but there were major issues backstage. 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. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery. 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.. Did anyone in your family have musical talent? May 3, 1980. I dropped all of my art classes and took all theater classes. For all practical purposes, he was the Village People.. 0 cemeteries found in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA. Add in drinking, cocaine, and personal jealousy and, well, there were lots of fights. In 1972, he moved to New York, making his Broadway debut in Doctor Jazz in 1975. I picked up a stage magazine, either Show Business or Backstage, I cant remember which one. If there wasnt work in New York, there was always dinner theater and summer stock. A . Every time my dad brought home strawberry or orange crates, I would make houses out of them. It wasnt intentional. I became a teenager at seven years-old. I said, Where are the buildings? I just figured you were dropped down into the city. Print; Bill Pay; Contact Us; English. I wasnt getting any unemployment checks so I came to the unemployment office. Funeral Ceremony is 1:00 Saturday at Macedonia Baptist - Leeds. We were around each other every moment of the day, constantly performing and touring; and thats enough to drive anyone crazy. from Austin, Mississippi, United States. Obituary. It was like something from the movies. It was loud and frightening, but exciting at the same time. She ends up going to France, which is exactly what Josephine Baker did, because she couldnt get arrested in Chicago. Arnold was a beloved husband and father. This account has been disabled. In 2008, he released an EP featuring the single "The Kids'll Be Fine", partially inspired by school shootings in the USA.[2]. Marilu Henner was in the chorus. Lola Falana was the star of Doctor Jazz. Make sure that the file is a photo. 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. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. From what I understand, your first Broadway show was a musical called Doctor Jazz (1975). All U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current results for David Hodo. Alvin Alastair, aged 95, died on 22nd April 2023 at Queen's Hospital, Romford. {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. See all obituaries for David Hodo. Show your support. The day that I got my Equity Card, I had to take the subway by myself and I was terrified. I just thought, Boots? Sign up for service and obituary updates. Hodo paid his dues in dinner theater and summer stock until landing his first Broadway show, Doctor Jazz (1975). I was so scared. Neal Hodo and Rev. It started out with Eleanor Parker and Edward Villella Americas premier dancer. She was funny and she sang beautifully. Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. Now a Cathedral City resident, Lee shook his booty as a member of the Village People, whose hits included Macho Man, In the Navy, and the enduring gay anthem YMCA.. When I joined them, the group hadnt had a hit since YMCA, and they were still riding on that last wave of popularity, Lee says. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. 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. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. Starving artist was always what I heard. From Broadway to Casablanca, Village Peoples David Hodo reflects on 40 years in show business. It was about the Grand Ole Opry. Everybody who was anybody was there the girls from Sister Sledge, Sylvester, and Jacques Morali. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Helen L. Hodo, 83 of Van Buren passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in her home. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. The college put on Once Upon a Mattress. Year should not be greater than current year. Jean Lawson, Wes Turner, Dwight Faldon, David Gustafson and Russell Kious. Beloved husband of Doreen. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Lee spurned his advances. I wish he was alive to see how long this new version of Chicago has lasted. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. David Hodo (born Richard Davis Hodo; July 7, 1947) is an American dancer/singer. Veteran of U.S. Navy and 1983 graduate of A.H.Parker High School. Japan's Ryuichi Sakamoto, composer of The Last Emperor film score, dies at 71. GREAT NEWS! Otherwise, she was very sedate. 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. The black artists had to play behind a curtain so as to not offend the white patrons of the brothel. I thought you might like to see a memorial for David Ray Hodo I found on Findagrave.com. I did a show that was going to be my third Broadway show but it closed on the road, The Red Blue Grass Western Flyer Show. I grew up on Kitty Wells, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, all of them. Arnold Hanson Hodo, age 79, of Northport, Alabama passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023. I can remember when my friend and I landed at LaGuardia. This girl is never going to go anywhere. The girls name was Madonna. 6 to Apr. The show was full of hookers. This was Edwards first theater thing so it was totally throwing him. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 104.131.131.99 . Their music could be viewed through more than one lens, from kid-friendly fun to adult fantasies laced with double entendres. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. 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.. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers. Shed seen it twice. He just recently died at 90. Thats how I got into the group. Canadian English; Espaol; Franais; Menu Close. Latest. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Drag images here or select from your computer for David Ray Hodo memorial. Years active. Ways to honor Bennie Hodo's life and legacy. I love a show thats got hookers in it I saw Seesaw (1973) four times just to see the hookers. Veteran of U.S. Navy and 1983 graduate of A.H.Parker High School. [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. By the time the show opened, wed lost Eleanor and Edward. Survived by family. These days his soothing baritone voice syncopates piano rhythms within the serene confines of restaurants such as Bing Crosbys or Spencers. He said, We have to drive into town. Village People perform on Soul Train. Burial arrangements under the direction of Highland Memorial Gardens. Looking back at it now I think, That was really good, but I was so over Fosse by then. She said, [in Katharine Hepburns voice], Thats some athletic dance number! I just remember standing there. We pulled up in a cab to our new apartment on W. 69th St. and Central Park West. [6] He left the Village People in 1982, but returned to the group in 1987, remaining until 2013 when he retired. 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 . Joan Copeland and Chris Chadman took over. Please call us directly at(615) 255-2371if you require immediate assistance. Before Village People, he belonged to a different group of people the chorus guys and gals of New Yorks theater community. You went from Doctor Jazz to your second Broadway musical, a revival of Pal Joey (1976). They finally brought Richard Rodgers to see her and he brought another verse out of the vaults for her to do so she had an encore for the audience! In 1984, Lee performed at the final White Party at Studio 54. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. She wore thick red lipstick that was very shiny. Failed to delete flower. He was born on November 11, 1934 in Amory, Mississippi to James Edward Hodo and Allison Cole Hodo, who precede him in death. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Quick-witted and straight-shooting, Hodo had an endearing personality underneath the tool belt and reflective shades. Plant Memorial Trees Opens send flowers url in a new window Years later, my best friend told me that Ellen was doing this Off-Broadway show Little Shop of Horrors (1982). I also saw Pippin (1972) four times. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. I auditioned for No, No Nanette (1971). He was a huge star and ended up living in England for a long time. There was nothing going on in Equity. I was living with this bunch of hippies and I was ready to go. Then it closed and I had to audition for this non-Equity thing . [1], Hodo was born in San Andreas, California, and was raised in Sacramento. He came right over and said, Darling, would you like to be in the Village People? The man was Jacques Morali. The audition was held in a sleazy studio that Id never been to. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. 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. Thanks for your help! I was such a country bumpkin that Id never seen a stage production until I was 19. Marilu was a hoot! I used to watch her and think, Is there anybody better? : 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. Casablanca went all-out to bolster the groups image. See more. No, I loved it immediately. The costumes were outrageous. Sorry! David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. I know Alex [Briley] was there but I couldnt see anybody. Joan Rivers opened for us at The Riviera in Las Vegas for years. Shes a really nice person, and she treats everyone fairly. Hodo has also appeared on numerous television programs, including Married With Children, The Love Boat and The Osbournes. Services will be Wednesday, January 20, 2021. She had this very insouciant, tousled look that was very sexy. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. A few of the chorus kids went on to do bigger things. The first year, we had our own private limousines and first-class treatment. 1975-2013. I opened the door and the first thing I saw was a pile of dog shit. I came to New York for the sequins and the tap numbers and the glitter. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Barry Dunn officiating. He is survived by his son, Steven H. Hodo; grandchildren, Allison Hodo Vice and Kately Hodo. Construction workers werent that visible as a sex thing. It was great because by that time Id done so much dinner theater and so much stock, I was really over it. They had a piano player to play the song that I had to sing but then I had to do choreography. Search for similar obituaries in: Austin, Mississippi, United States. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. She played that part so well that they didnt want to see anything else. How did you find out about that audition? . We had one of those railroad flats. ERIC HODO OBITUARY. Yet recollections of a more raucous performance career seldom stray far from his mind. I loved her. This friend of mine had gone to New York for the summer and rented an apartment. She walked up and changed the radio. (1974). When the train came into the station, I didnt know if it was an earthquake or what! 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. Id grown up with [sings] See the pyramids along the Nile and all of a sudden Poison Ivy and Charlie Brown came out. I took to New York like a fish to water. David Hodo Death Fact Check. Cyma Rubin, who produced Doctor Jazz, was the one that famously chopped one of the other producers out of No, No Nanette. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Shes very real. I cant remember his name but he went on to do Irene. Katharine would sit way down in her seat. Memory Chapel Funeral Home & Memory Hill Gardens, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. When the pianist got done playing, I was asked to sit down at the piano and play. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. I used to go see Ellen Greene at Reno Sweeneys all the time. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book.
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