His articles and interviews first appeared in Gonzo Today in early 2015, and some of them are fairly good. Gazzarri Dancers. Quite a lot of other unknowns are then shown saying similar things: "I will be a rock star. It doesn't belong in rock'n'roll; get it away.") Bill. What could that moment have been like? Her information removes any reasonable doubt as to the identity of the dancer. [5], During the 1960s, Fairchild lived with her then-boyfriend, Danny Hutton, the lead singer of Three Dog Night for several years. Still a very beautiful woman and Im not being polite about that. And we are working on the story. QZVX.com Broadcast History & Current Affairs. She had liver disease, among other ailments, and lived downtown. She had been divorced twice.[1]. William..I just realized you were commenting at the original post when we were hunting Sloopy Girl. Visit GazzarriDancers.com for the complete story about Hollywood a Go-Go and America's best go-go dancers. A former prom queen at Aviation High School in Redondo Beach, and an actress after her time on the show, Fairchild (whose given name was June Wilson) died last night at age 68. The End remains another shoulda-been single hit, as the tune was originally a melodic break up tune for Mary Werbelow without the later-added and notorious Oedipal Section. On the main dancing platform we can see, Another episode # 19 photo showing (left to right), This shot from episode # 19 shows (left to right), Beloware threegreat action shots taken on the dance floorduring episode # 7 which was taped on January 30, 1965. As sung on the breakthrough first Doors album in the summer of 1966, it is his counter-rejection to what was a long, slow break up with Mary Werbelow, who shared, along with his father Admiral Morrison, a distaste for the Doors. To read the story of the search for the Sloopy Girl and to see the full video, Deconstructing A Myth: Sloopy Girl Lisa Leonard Dalton, Found Performance: Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) by Cher, Found Performance: Summer Rain by Johnny Rivers, Spokane: Mike Mitchell Forney, KNEW (1965), Found Performance: Thunderball by Tom Jones, Found Performance: Georgy Girl by The Seekers, Found Performance: Massachusetts (acoustic) The Bee Gees, Introduction to the Northwest Sound The Early Years, Found Performance: Hang On Sloopy w/ Lisa Leonard Dalton. This interesting photo, also from episode # 19, was taken during a break in the video taping. She was 73 years old. I admit my car audio is hard on them, since the player is in the trunk of the 99 Honda Civic. http://www.theavclub.com/avclub3509/avfeature3509.html He went from zero to sixty as a singer in a single year. They come off pretty conceited, especially when they perform the uninteresting "Little Gypsy" and "12 O'Clock High," but frankly, when I was 15 you could have turned the sound off during their performance and I wouldn't have cared. Perhaps they were a better live band. Featured content, Front page, Music, Uncategorized Then, Densmores first two snare hits exactly in synch with the bass notes man, thats punchy. He was her great, great, great grandfather. Its an intimate, funny and ultimately heartbreaking book. Next, we go to Gazzarri's, a rock club which is having a dance contest for "Miss Gazzarri Dancer of the Year." The lyrics at the start and ending are heartbreaking. That bass line is hypnotic, compelling and maddening. Left to right: JUNE FAIRCHILD, PETER TORK, DAVY JONES. And so Gene Simmons goes, "I don't want to do anything tacky. The parole officer gives the outsider's view of women being treated brutally in metal, shown tied up, etc. At 5' 6" with blue eyes and brown hair shewas still turning heads after more than four decades since herGAZZARRI DANCERdays. It costs us twenty-five hundred a week to be on the road." [1], She died from liver cancer at a convalescent home in Los Angeles on February 17, 2015, at the age of 68. She has also appeared oppositeCLINT EASTWOODandBEAU BRIDGES, amongst others. In the foreground are guests Jackie DeShannon, Bobby Sherman, and Timi Yuro. Not all the people in this film are so savvy about leading the trend, though - a viewer who wasn't around or didn't follow metal during the 1980s will probably find it astounding that anyone would choose to look like some of these people. Harriette Ann Gray, a dance educator, choreographer and dancer, died in Columbia, Mo., on April 20. I was too busy drooling over their really hot lead singer Randy O. and his assless pants. The club became a favorite hangout for teen dancers who loved live music, which was not lost on the neighboring television studios. Gazzarri's was a nightclub on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California, United States. Incredibly, Ive worn out another Doors CD. Because she is very much in there, the glowing gem at the heart of the legend of Jim Morrison. Ill play the song on to where the music momentarily stops, at about the 2:40 mark. "Let Me Pass" performance. There is a mysterious and publicly unknown Lisa Dalton under the radar. All text on this website, unless otherwise credited, by Jim Freyler 2009 - 2022. Hour after hour, day after day as those early Doors fought their way, after a hiccup with Columbia Records, to a deal with Jac Holtzman at Elektra and the crucial production of Paul Rothschild. So, I switch back to the Doors CDs. Lisa Leonard Dalton is the dancer in that classic 1975 music video. Use this to log in to your account, receive notifications and get handy updates from us. He sort of attributes it to the rock'n'roll lifestyle, and several other musicians established and not, agree with him; Lemmy (Motorhead) says he gained a drinking problem because the band got a free bottle of liquor at every show, and Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) cites the reputation of Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones as having been a role model for him. This band is best known for having former members who went on to be in W.A.S.P., Cinderella, and Guns'n'Roses, and nothing in their performance makes you wonder why they didn't make it themselves. This is Greek tragedy material, with the cruel Gods above laughing. These photos, above and below, were takenon June 29, 2011 at JUNE'S high school reunion. During her time on the show she and MIMI MACHU invented a new dance whichthey named the "statue dance". Beryl Hammond was a Canadian actress, dancer and psychologist. It turns out people noticed and in the era of You Tube, the girls from "Hollywood A Go-Go" are young again and have followings on the web. This is a short scene from the horror flick Nightmare in Wax ('69) starring Cameron Mitchell. You can throw in numbers, dots and dashes, too. Both the band and Rikki seem to be interviewed in the club when it's not open; the band performs "Cathouse" and "Bathroom Wall." Directions. Thank you Steve for clearing this up. Recognisable as the girl with the bangs and the great dance movesJUNE is a favorite on this website. This is your profile URL. I am so glad I was in the right place at the right time to help her tell her story and to reveal the truth. The original lyrics make it wrenchingly clear how haunted Morrison was by the specter of his soulmate rejecting him while she becomes a featured dancer on the Sunset Strip at Gazzarris, being ogled and hit on by innumerable guys. You may be prompted by your browser for permission. The End gained additional cultural clout by being used powerfully in Coppolas Apocalypse Now. If you don't see it, don't forget to check your spam folder. The parole officer lady, Darlyne Pettinicchio, now talks about Back in Control, an organization for parents to get their kids back under their thumbs, and their process of "de-metaling" the teens. The othermain reason is to satisfy the nostalgic curiosity of a large number of baby-boomers who have wondered what ever happened to the dancers over the more than five decades since the end of the show. Pettinicchio explains the horned-hand metal/devil symbol in far more detail than anyone who ever flashed it seriously ever thought about ("and here we see three sixes, representing the six-six-six from the book of Revelation"); to me, she comes off as just as ridiculous as the worst of the bands. Toss the dude out of your home and two years later he goes iconic, and four years after he becomes a superstar, he then dies and becomes legendary. While looking for a name for their band,JUNE volunteered that she had read a magazine article on how Australian aborigines sleep with their dingo dogs for warmth. I particularly enjoy blasting it that way in echoey parking structures, or at stoplights. Every week ofHOLLYWOOD AGO-GOpresented new opportunities to meet the musical guests appearing on the show. The sweaters, pants, and wide belts are the same clothes that the ladies wore on some of the episode # 44 performances. Next we see unknown bands passing out their own flyers and discussing their day jobs (those who have them) and money problems of paying for printing the flyers and everyday living. Without Mary Werbelow, there would be no Doors lyrics agonizing over her loss: therefore, no Doors. Understandable, but too bad, because unlike many of the Doors great songs, this one is relatively unknown. Some of the judges are members of metal bands; they seem to be enjoying themselves, but when asked afterwards about the contest, Nadir D'Priest (London) says "It's stupid. The photo withGENE was taken outside of theKHJ-TV studios after a 1965appearance by theBYRDS on the show. Another episode # 19 photo showing (left to right) ROBERTA, DeANN, DALE, and MIMI on the main dancing platform. [1], In her later life Fairchild lived on the streets of Skid Row, Los Angeles due to her addictions. However, they and Lita Ford did give the late-'80s metal scene some successful female musicians, as well as Joan Jett who isn't always considered metal.) This article has been updated to reflect that information. Bill Gazzarri - The Godfather Of Rock And Roll, Bill autographed to Arthur Blessitt 1969, Bill Gazzarri with Ron Henslee, Tony Carr and Rusty Johnson of Eddie James and The Pacific Ocean late 60's (Thanks Betty), Bill in 'The Decline Of Western Civilization Part Two', Bill with Brunette' - 1989 (l-r) Jay Scott King, Derek Thomas Cava, Johnny Gioeli, Bill, Joey Gioeli and Christopher Paul, Bill Gazzarri with Edward James Olmos and Jani Lane from Warrant. In the abovephoto (left to right) we have: MARIA POGEE, DAWN MICHAELS, DeANN MOLLNER, and JACQUI LANDRUM. Especially if I was high. __________________________Below we seeDAWN and MARIA in the lower branches, while JACQUI and DeANN have taken a higher perch. And lastly there is anacknowledgement page for us to thank the generous people who have allowed us to use theirphotographs on this website. At the time, McCoys vocalist, Rick Derringer, was filming a music video to promote a remake of the hit single Sloopy. But it wasnt the new 75 incarnation of the song that got the fans attention. The singers of this version were called Leno & Lilian, and here it was number one on the charts. As an FYIthis case is about to be closed. (310) 274-7883. It is a fact that Morrison, blithered and bewildered by the incandescent pain of losing his 3-year girlfriend and first love of his life, wrote the magical yet mournful lyrics that soon impressed keyboardist Ray Manzarek, on that same stretch of beach, creating what became The Doors. Now Hear This: Larry Lujack WLS Aircheck 1972 , Now Hear This: Roger Christian 93 KHJ Boss Angeles, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsSvDt1izEQ, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn8hZWzrZpY, https://qzvx.com/2021/09/20/deconstructing-a-myth-sloopy-girl-lisa-leonard-dalton/. We are almost set to release our findings. The Ex That Would Not Die. I say ironic because Mustaine lost the use of his arm in 2002 due to severe nerve damage, and Megadeth is effectively over. . I will play the opening of the track and go to, say, the point where Densmore pounds the snare drum rat-a-tat-a-tat-a riff, about 25 seconds after the opening notes and just before Morrison emits that epic scream. While looking for a name for their band. Playing on the television in the background you can see, dancing to a 1966 performance of "Elusive Butterfly" by, These photos, above and below, were takenon June 29, 2011 at. 1966-1978. AL found hisGAZZARRI DANCERSby frequenting the L.A. clubs and picking the prettiest and best dancers for a chance to be a dancer on the show. Lots of double checking going on now. : This shot from episode # 19 shows (left to right) LUCILLE, ROBERTA, DeANN, and DALE on the main dancing platform during the show's closing. The real Liz DerringerLiz Agriss Derringer from NYC has remarried. We have the largest collection of videos from the show and strive to add more if they become available. Its wear and tear. She replied but would not say yes or no. The photo withBARRY McGUIREwas taken at The Trip nightclub during a performance of "Eve of Destruction". And for those who want to dig deeper, there are over one hundred detailed capsules of individual performances from the show.We have also included a brief history of The SINNERS, who have come to be known as theHOLLYWOOD A GO-GO"house band" due to their numerous appearances on the show and their association with Gazzarri's nightclub. . Log in or register to write something here or to contact authors. His wives were the real Liz Derringer from NYCDyan Buckelew Derringer and current wife Jenda (Brenda Jean). but they had fun and they livened up the place. God's Waiting Room).I figure I represent the 1980s suburban metalhead experience as well as anyone, and eventually I would pretty much memorize my tape of the film (of the bowdlerized version shown . Courtesy of Thomas K. Nagano. Check out this video to see just how good these girls were with their timing and coordination. | He the goes on to make a very ironic statement, at least my mind, from watching this documentary now in 2003: "The only way I would give up heavy metal is if I lost my arm.". She was a studio backlot girl who danced and left. In the background in the third photo you can see. But this mystery is now officially solved and verified. watch the video. It's like a lion's mane." The ending is devastating. The subject matter was her recovery from drug and alcohol abuse. Joe..Lisa is a very nice lady. June Fairchild was spotted dancing (at Gazzarri's, as it happens) by producer Al Burton. This is your profile URL. "Hollywood A Go-Go" featured some of the biggest rock acts of the era (and some of the smallest) going through the motions. After showing the various unsigned musicians and how they look, the discussion goes to the glam look -- and most of these unknown bands are still very made-up and hairsprayed. June Fairchild in "Head," with Monkees members Peter Tork and Davy Jones. She remained on the show until its final episode, broadcast in February 1966. Many of the photos here onher page are lucky survivors from that fire. Self - Interviewer - Penelope Spheeris Think about that for a minute. ", Sources: Required fields are marked *, Copyright 2023 QZVX.com Broadcast History & Current Affairs. Jim Freyler started the site six years ago to compile info on the go-go dancers he remembered as a 15-year-old TV watcher in New York. Maybe I need to clarify Ricks marriages with photos and years. Classical, jazz and news usually the first two are fuzzy, and the current events on the news station KNX usually send me into a frothing rage or a state of stupefied boredom. Hitting > pauses the slideshow and goes forward. Use Facebook, Twitter or your email to sign in. Ray, and soon afterwards John Densmore and finally Robbie Krieger, did believe in their lead singer. She was new to the show with this being just her second episode. : Additional photos of Lisa are at the bottom of this post. In September 1957 she sailed from New York to Plymouth, England on the SS Flandre, where she secured a role in the upcoming British production of the . Im also quite curious to know who the sexy dancer in this video is, but I already have my betbased on the photos, Lisa Dalton looks very similar to our goddess of beauty and swagger. The 60s version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsSvDt1izEQ, The same version already in this century: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn8hZWzrZpY. Your search did not return any results. To read the story of the search for the Sloopy Girl and to see the full video, Deconstructing a Myth: Sloopy Girl, please click HERE. We based it off your Facebook details. 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