Sing Like Frankenfurter and Win a Ham!

Subject: Sweeeeeet

I was once told that "transvestite" is a clinical word, and it's also so like very 1970's. In our politically motivated climate of correctness the proper word for one that chooses to dress as the opposite sex would be "transidentified".

The character of Dr. Fankenfurter, played by Tim Curry (above) would now be seen as a physician who is afflcited with "Gender Dysphoria" or discomfort with one's own gender. [uh, segway here?] Tim curry was born on April 19, 1946 in Grappenhall, England. He was the son of a Methodist minsiter. As a young boy he was noted to be a gifted boy soprano. Although Tim Curry is synonymous with the Rocky Horror Picture Show, the movie brought him much difficulty landing other roles. He lived beneath a Rocky Horror shadow. He played a faded glamrock star in named Stevie Streeter in the futuristic Thames miniseries "Rock Follies" (1977). He acted along side with Rula Lenksa, who was rumored to be a man. Who could forget this memorable SNL sketch: Curry and Meat Loaf running their own Rocky Horror memorabilia store.


Which one is Bowie and which one is Lenska?

Curry returned to music releasing LPs such as "Read My Lips", "Fearless", and "Paradise Garage". He returned to acting on stage in the musical "Annie", in Ridley Scotts movie "Legend", Disney's "The Three Musketeers", Jim Hensen's "Muppet Treasure Island" and his unforgetable role as Gomez in the "Addams Family Reunion". He currently lives in LA with his dogs. He is a single father of two adopted sons.

For photos and more about Tim Curry CLICK HERE.

josseleen wrote: are we singing about trannies (even less-PC a term!)?

I call Always and Hit Me Baby One More Time!

No, we aint talkin' trannies but Britney has been a real drag. You might say she's become her own Rocky Whore-er. [seway here] The Rocky Horror Picture Show jump started the careers of many people. Barry Bostwick (Weekend at Bernie's II) and Susan Sarandon (Thelma & Louise) were the uniwitting newlywed house guests Brad and Janet. Here they are pictured below with Patricia Quinn (The Meaning of Life) as Magenta -- not in this photo Marvin Lee Aday a.k.a. Meatloaf (Bat Out Of Hell III)

Subject: The Rules

Hey mamcita, Tim Curry doesn't have oeuvres (he's a guy), and unfortunately neither do we. But we do have most of the voiceless tracks for RHPS and printed lyrics. We also have an ecltectic collection over 375 GET OUT! songs.

THE RULES
People say our rules are as random and vague as the interpretation of of the word "blighted" when enacting Eminent Domain. But I think our low-fi requirements are pretty clear. You don't have to an opera star, just follow these guidelines.

1 You must be present to win a prize
2 You also must be conscious to collect
3 Your performance will be judged by chutspa and then nachas
4 Costumes and dancing are optional
5 You must fill out song request tags and give to host
6 You will be handed printed lyrics when you are called by the host
7 You must return lyrics to me, the laptop guy
8 2nd and 3rd prizes are announced thorugh the evening, 1st prize (canned ham) annouced at 12:00
9 No drinks on stage (Hello? Pxxxx, Axxxx, that means you two!)
10 There is no boo-ing at other contestants (Pxxxx, Axxxx, that's you again.)

Drink purchase not necassary to win. Prizes void in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas/US Virgin Islands, Guam, Saipan, American Samoa and generally any palce outside of the bar. Canned ham and other prizes not redeemable for cash money. Canned ham requires refrigerated storage, if can swells or emits a dead body odor, dispose safely. Other prizes may not be edible and are not suitable for children under age 5.

See that's not so hard, no?

[Posters note: Edited for shame]

Subject: Meatlaof: Reheated!

quijibo wrote: I kAn haZ CsS? kthxbai!

Yes my Elvish friend, my Sindar is a bit rusty but I can almost decifer your question: "Where's the hell is Meatloaf?



Before he was Meatloaf, he was Marvin. Marvin Lee Aday was born on September 27, 1947 in Dallas Texas. He is known best for his role as Eddie in "The Rocky Picture Horror Show" (RHPS for those in the know) and his rock epic collaborations with lyrical genius, Jim Stein.

As a young hungry stage actor Meatloaf, played many roles in small productions traveling from Santa Monica CA to Washington DC. In 1973 Meatloaf's agent landed him the role of Eddie and Dr. Scott in the original theater production of RHPS. It was his big break, this successful play would lead to the film role of Eddie (above). Rocky Horror fever caught on as RHPS quickly became a midnight-movie clut classic. And at the same time, Meatloaf and Jim Steinman were working on "Bat out of Hell" for Epic Records. This rockin' duo met auditioning for the Public Theater's production of "More Than You Deserve". "Bat Out Of Hell" became Top-40 success with such prom night favorites as "Paradise By The Dashboard Light" and "Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad". RHPS producer Lou Adler even ran the "Paradise" video before RHPS showings.

But Meatloaf's music career also took many hits. Although it was very popular in Japan, his second collaboration with Stein, "Back into Hell", had a luke-warm reception here in the US. The cost and stress of touring lead to financial troubles and eventually the end of their musical partnership. Meatloaf toured in Europe riding the success of that first album. Hard living and road life eventually lead to a heart attack on stage. But much like a good Meatloaf, he re-heated his career and served it up with appearances in over 50 movies or television shows. He appeared in the acclaimed feature film Fight Club, as Robert "Bob" Paulson, he's also credited for this role as "Meat Loaf Aday" from the same movie.

He has since reuitned with Jim Stien for a new CD release. Initially the album would be titled "Meatloaf: Reheated!". But knowing what has always worked best it was released as "Bat out of Hell III" (BOOHIII, also for those in the know).

For more about Meatloaf and BOOHIII CLICK HERE

Dress appropriately, tonight you just might win a ham. After listening to the RHPS tracks I realize that I really don't know any of these songs. Someone else will have to cue you in. Hope to see you there.

NST, yeah he was as cool as Spiderman (our only jewish superhero). I bet he's from Queens.