The rule in show business is, Say yes and then figure it out later.. I got a call from Jacques that night. They just rehearsed it in the Winter Garden Theatre and opened it there. She had to come backstage and see the dancers. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Yet Lee makes no pretense about the sexual escapades of the group, composed primarily of gay men except for the two lead singers, first Victor Willis and later Ray Simpson. How did you get from Sacramento to New York? [6] He left the Village People in 1982, but returned to the group in 1987, remaining until 2013 when he retired. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 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. Show your support. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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! There was nothing going on in Equity. Shes a really nice person, and she treats everyone fairly. Village People perform on Soul Train. Select boxes below to reduce the number of results. David Hodo Death Fact Check. 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. (1974). Obituary. Did anyone in your family have musical talent? This was in a beautiful area in California called Aptos. David was born on July 7, 1947 in California. . In 1984, Lee performed at the final White Party at Studio 54. I couldnt believe this little kid from Sacramento was out there performing on that level. Original obituary in THE TENNESSEAN on December 18, 2013, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Graveside services were at Hills of Calvary Cemetery. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. 6 to Apr. It started out with Eleanor Parker and Edward Villella Americas premier dancer. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. It was a tragedy. Slim Whitman was my fathers idol. The second time she came to the show, same thing. Arnold Hanson Hodo, age 79, of Northport, Alabama passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023. 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. They couldnt afford them. He came back and said, Im taking you to New York. Burial was in Hills of Calvary Memorial Park, Nashville. Id grown up with [sings] See the pyramids along the Nile and all of a sudden Poison Ivy and Charlie Brown came out. In 2002, he released a cover of "My Sweet Lord" (originally recorded by George Harrison). Dr. Edward Douglas "Doug" Hodo, Sr. passed away after a brief fight with cancer on October 10, 2016. They said you need one more weeks employment. They brought her to the boys dressing room. Mar 14, 2023. I went to this audition. Year should not be greater than current year. SORTED BY MOST RECENT FIRST David D Hodo Jr. 04/19/1965 - 03/28/2014 . Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? You never saw dog shit on the sidewalk. Its something I would have addressed had I not been so young and inexperienced. I remember going out alone onto the stage in total darkness. I praise Marilu til the sun goes down. The group was huge in Japan and Australia. Send Flowers. Receive a notification when services are updated. Latest. The group had already had the first album out (Village People, 1977). Obituary. Add in drinking, cocaine, and personal jealousy and, well, there were lots of fights. He really terrorized me.. It was weird for me because when the group first started, I hated them. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. I can remember when my friend and I landed at LaGuardia. When I came to New York, the big choruses were no more. OBITUARY Arnold Hanson Hodo August 17, 1943 - January 16, 2023. . Arnold was a beloved husband and father. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. She was a doll to work with. 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. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Boys and Girls Club in Van Buren, 1403 City Park Road, Van Buren 72956. . 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. She wore thick red lipstick that was very shiny. For all practical purposes, he was the Village People.. If it had been with Eleanor and Edward, it would have been a decent show, but there were script changes every day. Sacramento is pristine. I wasnt going out for serious stuff. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of David Hodo, please visit our Tree Store. She loved it. Veteran of U.S. Navy and 1983 graduate of A.H.Parker High School. We played three weeks at the Desert Sands and then left directly for the Philippines for a month, then to Hong Kong. All rights reserved. I looked around and I said, You mean you just want me to stand here and dance by myself? I tried it a little bit and I just stopped. It was like this aura of gold around her. In 1972, he moved to New York, making his Broadway debut in Doctor Jazz in 1975. She ends up going to France, which is exactly what Josephine Baker did, because she couldnt get arrested in Chicago. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Shed seen it twice. {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.} I was auditioning for the cowboy, because Id just done The Red Blue Grass Western Flyer Show. A child prodigy, he could play entire songs at the piano when he was 3 years old with no formal training. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Bennie D. Hodo, 62, died April 4, 2009, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Failed to report flower. "Under the Hard Hat: An Interview with Village People's David Hodo", "State Sacramento Fall 2005 Sac State Online Magazine", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=David_Hodo&oldid=1136709334, This page was last edited on 31 January 2023, at 19:03. Village People perform on Soul Train. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. She . 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). Katharine would sit way down in her seat. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. She knew she was going to be a star. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. There was an error deleting this problem. When Joan left to host The Tonight Show, Debbie Reynolds replaced her as our opening act. You went from Doctor Jazz to your second Broadway musical, a revival of Pal Joey (1976). He had this incredible falsetto voice. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. It was great because by that time Id done so much dinner theater and so much stock, I was really over it. Did you feel overwhelmed by the city or did you fit in right away? Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. I wore a western shirt. It was very fast. A Chorus Line came along and just blew everybody out of the water. I became a teenager at seven years-old. Visitation is today from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. There were all these fights about who was going to get whom. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Thats how I got into the group. ), Hodo (Construction Worker), Jones (Cowboy) and Hughes (Leather Man) in full regalia, accompanied by horses, motorcycles, and tractor trailers. What was your social world like, in terms of congregating with other actors or other musicians? I saw the original Chicago (1975) with Chita Rivera and Gwen Verdon. I never had to wait a table. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Essaying the pop culture that matters since 1999. I started college as an art major. It was about the Grand Ole Opry. 303 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs California 92262. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts. 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. Edgar Hodo, Levert Hodo, Junior Hodo, Stansel Hodo, Toba Hodo, and David Hodo; sisters, Bertie Mae Booth, Lora Turner, and Teresa Peoples. I ended up going to see that and of course it was wonderful. You can still show your support by planting a tree in memory of David Hodo. It wasnt intentional. Its like she already knew what she was going to become. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Yet recollections of a more raucous performance career seldom stray far from his mind. Birthday: July 7, 1947 How Old - Age: 75. One of the places that I imagine I would have enjoyed back then is Reno Sweeneys . Cherishing his memory are children, Tarakisha (Gus), Arthur, Jr. and Calderon and their mother, Sherry Scott Hodo; siblings, Ascenia Webb, Ricardo and Anthony Cammack, Bruce and Ronald Hodo. It was the first million-dollar disaster on Broadway. It equipped him to endure everything from industry politics to wardrobe malfunctions to performing conditions that tested all manner of resilience. He was a huge star and ended up living in England for a long time. 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.. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Please reset your password. I was living with this bunch of hippies and I was ready to go. The Dignity Memorial online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. 1935 - November 13, 2019 12/31/1935 11/13/2019. 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. Add a Memory . Years later, my best friend told me that Ellen was doing this Off-Broadway show Little Shop of Horrors (1982). Along the way, Lee got to know many of the acts that opened for the Village People. My mother was more of a classical singer. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Its one of many appearances the group does to promote their starring role in Cant Stop the Music (1980). 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. English He attended the Flint Public Schools . 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. 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. We have set your language to From 1978 to 2013, Hodo secured his place in Pop Culture as the construction worker character in the group Village People. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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 had gone home to California thinking about just returning to California. Let others know about your loved one's death. David is alive and kicking and is currently 75 years old. I couldnt even reach the top of it. He just recently died at 90. Recently Passed Away Celebrities and Famous People. . You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Verify and try again. Lola Falana was the star of Doctor Jazz. I wasnt getting any unemployment checks so I came to the unemployment office. Darryl Randolph . Try again later. It was one of the true highlights of my life., In 1982, Lee replaced David Hodo as the construction worker in the Village People. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers. Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. We pulled up in a cab to our new apartment on W. 69th St. and Central Park West. Though lead actress Lola Falana earned a Tony nomination, the musical closed after only five performances. in speech because they didnt have what was called a degree in theater. Try again later. Let others know about your loved one's death. They didnt take Doctor Jazz out on the road. But architecture was his first love. This browser does not support getting your location. 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. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Further honing his concept, Morali replaced the anonymous dancers with Hodo, Randy Jones, and Glenn Hughes, and unveiled a revamped Village People line-up on Macho Man (1978). Looking back at it now I think, That was really good, but I was so over Fosse by then. based on information from your browser. I was seven years old. If there wasnt work in New York, there was always dinner theater and summer stock. 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. Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA. Weve updated the security on the site. Theyd scream and run off stage. In this exclusive interview with PopMatters, he retraces his 35 years with Village People and recalls how a gypsy kid from Sacramento secured a permanent place in pop culture history. 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. From Broadway to Casablanca, Village People's David Hodo reflects on 40 years in show business. May 3, 1980. Pallbearers will be his nephews. I wish he was alive to see how long this new version of Chicago has lasted. She basically played a Josephine Baker character. Dr. Edward Douglas "Doug" Hodo, Sr. passed away after a brief fight with cancer on October 10, 2016. 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When we flew to Japan, thousands of people lined up along the runway to greet us, some of them dressed as Village People. It was close to Christmas. Services are Friday at 1 p.m. at Carter's Funeral Services Chapel in Columbus with the Rev. OBITUARY David D Hodo Jr. April 19, 1965 - March 28, 2014. I remember singing on that bridge with all the white confetti in the air, knowing it was the end of an era. Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. 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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Before Village People, he belonged to a different group of people the chorus guys and gals of New Yorks theater community. Sylvester came over and started singing. And some of them were fistfights.. 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 . You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at . There were always stage-door Johnnies sitting in the front row. The costumes were outrageous. This was Edwards first theater thing so it was totally throwing him. I didnt know it could even do that! Then disco died; and all of us who were big sellers suffered equally, including Donna Summer. He is survived by his son, Steven H. Hodo; grandchildren, Allison Hodo Vice and Kately Hodo. I used to watch her and think, Is there anybody better? There are no volunteers for this cemetery. His accent was so thick. Try again later. They wanted me to look and sound exactly like David [Hodo] so the fans wouldnt notice the change. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Failed to delete flower. One guy in the group would have his eye on someone, and that guy would have his eye on someone else. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Continual harassment from Morali is something Lee now refers to as my greatest burden, the one I carried for years. One night this female singer opened for us with a song called Lucky Star. She had black and blonde hair, and she was horrible. I was so scared. Alvin Alastair, aged 95, died on 22nd April 2023 at Queen's Hospital, Romford. How did you find out about that audition? Of course, Dixie Carter walked away with it. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer questions you may have and provide direction. Photographed in the Mojave Desert, the Cruisin (1978) album cover depicted Willis (Cop), Rose (Native American), Briley (G.I. They wanted a construction worker, a leather man, and a cowboy for this world famous disco act. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. At our first rehearsal, they handed us our scripts. ' David Ray Hodo was possibly born in 1946, the son of Lee Ander Hodo (1887-1969) and his 2nd wife Essie Mae (Berryhill) Hodo (1909-1984). 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. In the beginning, we stayed in great suites in huge hotels, and we ended in motels in places like Jersey. Nearly overnight, Village People became one of Casablancas marquee acts, holding court alongside Kiss, Parliament, and Donna Summer. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. David Hodo (born Richard Davis Hodo; July 7, 1947) is an American dancer/singer. Resend Activation Email. My parents would bring the neighbors over to see what their little boy could do. Marilu Henner was in the chorus. Here's Where They Are Today. I grew up on Kitty Wells, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, all of them. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 1975-2013. Search our local business directories for 303 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs California 92262. He was born on November 11, 1934 in Amory, Mississippi to James Edward Hodo and Allison Cole Hodo, who precede him in death. '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). Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors, (615) 255-2371, We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors, Look inside to read what others have shared. We went home and read them. Roosevelt Brown officiating. She sang all day long when she did housework. You have funeral questions, we have answers. [1], Hodo was born in San Andreas, California, and was raised in Sacramento. She, Paul Newman, and Bette Davis frequented the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut. Once you find the obituary you are looking for, you can get important information about upcoming services, share a favorite photo or memory, and send flowers or gifts to the family. What is your earliest memory of music? I auditioned for No, No Nanette (1971). I was used to standing there with 300 chorus boys and having to learn choreography. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? I was into musicals. [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. If ever a life in show business could be summarized in one sentence, its Hodos response to Cornelius. He said I was going to be a construction worker. My father was into country/western music, which I hated because he wouldnt let me listen to my rock and roll. [Studio 54 co-founders] Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager went to prison in 1980 for tax evasion, and the club reopened in 1981 under new ownership. 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. He was born on November 11, 1934 in Amory, Mississippi to James Edward Hodo and Allison Cole Hodo, who precede him in death. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. The day that I got my Equity Card, I had to take the subway by myself and I was terrified. We were all thinking, What a wreck. Your IP: The black artists had to play behind a curtain so as to not offend the white patrons of the brothel. The group six men costumed as an Indian, cowboy, leather man, cop, soldier, and construction worker had already soared to international prominence during the disco craze with their catchy tunes, especially the 1978 YMCA.. Canadian English; Espaol; Franais; Menu Close. Darryl Randolph officiating. I can tell you exactly. Everyone thinks shes rude and mean, but she isnt. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Please ignore rumors and hoaxes. Its right between Santa Cruz and Carmel. 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. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. HODO, Mr. Eric - Age 37, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2010 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors strives to help you and your family to achieve peace of mind which is an important part of the healing process. The first year, we had our own private limousines and first-class treatment. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Hodo paid his dues in dinner theater and summer stock until landing his first Broadway show, Doctor Jazz (1975). Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. It was nighttime when we came in. Tell me about watching Dixie Carter work. Jean Lawson, Wes Turner, Dwight Faldon, David Gustafson and Russell Kious. GREAT NEWS! Otherwise, she was very sedate. There are no events scheduled. Plant Memorial Trees Opens send flowers url in a new window We started with our own band of 10 great musicians and ended up singing to little cassette tapes we would give to the deejay. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. There is a problem with your email/password. She wore one high-topped red tennis shoe, one black one, and she worked with these two really effeminate male dancers. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. People wait tables for years before they can get an Equity Card, but it was a case of preparation meeting opportunity. Doctor Jazz was a wonderful concept. See more. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. Please call us directly at(615) 255-2371if you require immediate assistance. But I was this miracle child at the piano. All U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current results for David Hodo. I dont think I ever did. ). Print; Bill Pay; Contact Us; English. cemeteries found in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. It was like something from the movies. He worked at Airline Manufacturing Co. for many years.