Three recent emails I received regarding Dean show the breadth of his regard amongst Downtowners...
I am beyond upset. Ages ago when the East Village News existed, I was Entertainment editor... I do remember that the saving grace of that film (Mondo New York) was Dean and The Weenies.
I fell in love and remember making a point of going to his shows... All I know is that he was the most brilliant entertainer and I can't believe he's gone. My condolences to the family. Eva Heinemann
*****
I was so happy to see him on stage at Howl just a few weeks ago. It brought back memories of some of my most favorite dance memories, the late 80's at the World and Rock & Roll Fag Bar. Dean really brought joy into my life and I am sure that of so many, many others. As long as I have those souvenirs, Dean will always be dancing. Bless him.
With love,
Veronica Vera
Dean of Students
Miss Vera's Finishing School
For Boys Who Want to be Girls
*****
...Although I never knew him personally, he was a bit of an icon to me and all my college friends. I found the 12" of Dean and the Weenies doing "Fuck You" at some downtown NYC record store in 86 or so, and bought it based on the cover. It became the party anthem at all my college parties, and everyone I knew at Boston University knew all the lyrics. No party was done til we played "Fuck You." LOUD.
"Fuck the Third World War!
Fuck Mary...Tyler....MOORE!
And fuuuuuuuuuuuuuck YOU!"
Such funny memories. Thanks Dean. And thanks for honoring him.
cheers, Nicole Blackman
Ah, the mainstream media! NBC Washington called us at Rapture to "let us know that there was another man involved." And I am sure, to pump us for info. Genius Linda James took the call.
NBC:... and we just wanted to let you know this...
Linda: uh... I think we already know that much...
NBC: Gee you guys are really plugged in.
Linda: Well, hon, the gays always know first.
It went right over the reporter's head.
NBC:... and we just wanted to let you know this...
Linda: uh... I think we already know that much...
NBC: Gee you guys are really plugged in.
Linda: Well, hon, the gays always know first.
It went right over the reporter's head.
Dean was such a fantastic person to meet hap hazardly on the street or in a club. He always made me feel important just to be near him and our conversations lasted much longer than I ever expected because I never wanted to stop hearing him speak. He was so smart and beautiful, crazy sexy and god damned real. I'm angry that he's gone and there's a hole in my heart. This is a big loss not just for us, but for the rest of New York too.
Thank you for making this forum. It's really helpful to read everyone's posts.
Thank you for making this forum. It's really helpful to read everyone's posts.
How common
To a Lovely Guy
http://mysite.verizon.net/fifibear/deanjohnson.html
we'll miss you Dean Johnson...
Love,
Tina Paul & Lady Arhlene
http://mysite.verizon.net/fifibear/deanjohnson.html
we'll miss you Dean Johnson...
Love,
Tina Paul & Lady Arhlene
Ryan
your post is ludicrous , there is nothing common about any of this. Troll Alert
your post is ludicrous , there is nothing common about any of this. Troll Alert
One more time, details for tonight
Please forgive me if you have heard about this over and over, but I am still getting email from people asking about Dean's memorial celebration tonight at Rapture.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3
DEAN JOHNSON MEMORIAL CELEBRATION
RAPTURE CAFE & BOOKS
200 AVENUE A (BETWEEN 12-13 STREETS)
DOORS 8 PM
www.rapturecafe.com
Wednesday, October 3 would have been the season opener for DEAN JOHNSON'S smash literary series "READING FOR FILTH", at RAPTURE CAFE & BOOKS. Instead, a memorial and impromptu celebration of his life will erupt, in addition to the always commanding regularly scheduled readers.
Organizers including Rapture eminences JOE BIRDSONG and HATTIE HATHAWAY ask you to bring "photos, music, writings or any other Dean Johnson-related memorabilia for the Honoring Wall which has already sprung up around our stage." Footage from Dean's quarter-century of nightclub performances will be screened, and music will include his own DEAN AND THE WEENIES and VELVET MAFIA.
Please forgive me if you have heard about this over and over, but I am still getting email from people asking about Dean's memorial celebration tonight at Rapture.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 3
DEAN JOHNSON MEMORIAL CELEBRATION
RAPTURE CAFE & BOOKS
200 AVENUE A (BETWEEN 12-13 STREETS)
DOORS 8 PM
www.rapturecafe.com
Wednesday, October 3 would have been the season opener for DEAN JOHNSON'S smash literary series "READING FOR FILTH", at RAPTURE CAFE & BOOKS. Instead, a memorial and impromptu celebration of his life will erupt, in addition to the always commanding regularly scheduled readers.
Organizers including Rapture eminences JOE BIRDSONG and HATTIE HATHAWAY ask you to bring "photos, music, writings or any other Dean Johnson-related memorabilia for the Honoring Wall which has already sprung up around our stage." Footage from Dean's quarter-century of nightclub performances will be screened, and music will include his own DEAN AND THE WEENIES and VELVET MAFIA.
Hey Ryan... that was hurtful. Notice any disconnect between your post and ALL of the others? I hope people are kinder on your memorial forum!
In any case, for those of us too far away to make it to tonight's Reading for Filth, I thank everyone for their memories and photos and links. I lost all of my photos and records and diaries in a house fire a few years back - You all have helped me replace lost memories and images of Dean and the Weenies. Though the forum-based memories have sent me into a million crying jags over the last few days, I very much needed to cry about such a huge loss in my life. Love to you all, except perhaps Ryan.
In any case, for those of us too far away to make it to tonight's Reading for Filth, I thank everyone for their memories and photos and links. I lost all of my photos and records and diaries in a house fire a few years back - You all have helped me replace lost memories and images of Dean and the Weenies. Though the forum-based memories have sent me into a million crying jags over the last few days, I very much needed to cry about such a huge loss in my life. Love to you all, except perhaps Ryan.
Tina and Arlene, those are gorgey photos!
We love you.
I'm sitting here in the sticks waiting for the dial-up to render up the ABC news report...
Let the Big Scandale roll!
.... hopeless. They make me wait for the Six Flags Fright Night ad, then I get connnexion error. bleh
We love you.
I'm sitting here in the sticks waiting for the dial-up to render up the ABC news report...
Let the Big Scandale roll!
.... hopeless. They make me wait for the Six Flags Fright Night ad, then I get connnexion error. bleh
May I indulge in a bit of fantasy? Let's just assume there is a Saudi connection here. Let's say there's a prominent Saudi involved, maybe Prince Bandar, known as "Bandar Bush", friend of the Bushes.
So here's the fantasy: Dean knew he was at grave risk, but made sure that if he died, the Saudi-Bush connection would get widely noticed and help take down the House of Bush. The attention fueled, of course, by his sensational life and death. This brings down the House of Bush, deals a mortal blow to the Military-Industrial-Congressional-Executive complex, Evo Morales becomes the next UN Secretary General, and in general saves our asses long enough to save the planet and the species. Dean saves the world.
I saw him at Low Life after many years. And I thought he'd always be there. RIP or if not resting, or in peace, then however you want to be Dean!
So here's the fantasy: Dean knew he was at grave risk, but made sure that if he died, the Saudi-Bush connection would get widely noticed and help take down the House of Bush. The attention fueled, of course, by his sensational life and death. This brings down the House of Bush, deals a mortal blow to the Military-Industrial-Congressional-Executive complex, Evo Morales becomes the next UN Secretary General, and in general saves our asses long enough to save the planet and the species. Dean saves the world.
I saw him at Low Life after many years. And I thought he'd always be there. RIP or if not resting, or in peace, then however you want to be Dean!
Ryan, What the hell is wrong with you?
This topic has had almost 7 thousand page views in less than a week. Obviously a lot of people are sad about the loss of a true New York legend.
That is hardly "common".
Stick to things that you know something about, like the time you saw Amanda or Candis walk by.
This topic has had almost 7 thousand page views in less than a week. Obviously a lot of people are sad about the loss of a true New York legend.
That is hardly "common".
Stick to things that you know something about, like the time you saw Amanda or Candis walk by.
Joshua - Thank you for that fantasy. It'll get me through today! XXX
Glad to help. It is possible, you know.
I've been visiting this board often since I found out sunday night. I have a strange empty feeling and knowing others are sad about this I guess provides some comfort. Those lucky to know dean, whether it was for 2 months or 2 decades know how he just had a 'presence'. There are many things I will miss about him - the conversations, the humor, the blogs, the exchange of creative ideas, the performances, the inspiration, the fearlessness and gusto that he put out there daily. If there is an afterlife I know he is really having a grand time right now with Charles Nelson Reilly, Brett Sommers, Tammy Faye and Anna Nicole (and Mrs. Astor is relieved to FINALLY have someone who REALLY KNOWS HOW TO THROW A PARTY!)
This is a comment posted from this website: http://joemygod.blogspot.com/2007/10/dean-johnsons-death.html
The story made DC's Fox 5 News at 10 last night. And this morning my city councilman (I live in the same Ward as the crime scene) emailed this out...
>I wanted you to know that this >morning I spoke with Commander >Anzallo, who heads up detectives for >MPD, concerning a report of two >deaths at the Envoy at 2400 16th NW.
>On two separate dates--September 16 >and September 20--just four days >apart the tenant called 911 to report >an unconscious man in his apartment.
>In both cases, the individual was >unconscious but dead on scene, there >were no visible signs if trauma or >foul play and each person had been >invited into the apartment by the >tenant.
>Police executed a search warrant, and >are treating this as highly >suspicious. They are awaiting further >medical reports.
>The first death involved someone who >was 26 years old, and the second >someone who was 45 years old.
>That is all there is to say at >present.
Chris | 10.03.07 - 11:13 am | #
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If this is true this guy in DC should be arrested for the deaths of two men
The story made DC's Fox 5 News at 10 last night. And this morning my city councilman (I live in the same Ward as the crime scene) emailed this out...
>I wanted you to know that this >morning I spoke with Commander >Anzallo, who heads up detectives for >MPD, concerning a report of two >deaths at the Envoy at 2400 16th NW.
>On two separate dates--September 16 >and September 20--just four days >apart the tenant called 911 to report >an unconscious man in his apartment.
>In both cases, the individual was >unconscious but dead on scene, there >were no visible signs if trauma or >foul play and each person had been >invited into the apartment by the >tenant.
>Police executed a search warrant, and >are treating this as highly >suspicious. They are awaiting further >medical reports.
>The first death involved someone who >was 26 years old, and the second >someone who was 45 years old.
>That is all there is to say at >present.
Chris | 10.03.07 - 11:13 am | #
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If this is true this guy in DC should be arrested for the deaths of two men
Thanks for those photos Tina and Arhlene, they get my eyes to ride all Dean's vivaciousness.
And thanks Kelly for that close to the source info. Although I'm sure everyone wants Dean's truth, not the proprietary policy dictats of politicos and media announcers.
And thanks Kelly for that close to the source info. Although I'm sure everyone wants Dean's truth, not the proprietary policy dictats of politicos and media announcers.
WOW...The malefactor in question must be completely out of his mind... tweaked... to call in two deaths from his apartment on two separate days!
And why was Dean NOT identified?
"Oh I just happen to have this dead guy in my place and I don't know who he is?"
As per the Saudi fantasy -- as far as the insider gossip goes, this was not the work of some mythical Bedouin... where that spin came from "who knows..." But we'll find out who he is very shortly, I am sure.
And why was Dean NOT identified?
"Oh I just happen to have this dead guy in my place and I don't know who he is?"
As per the Saudi fantasy -- as far as the insider gossip goes, this was not the work of some mythical Bedouin... where that spin came from "who knows..." But we'll find out who he is very shortly, I am sure.
At least they are reporting it now in D.C.
There are definitely a lot of unanswered questions!