Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. I heard Poison Ivy by the Coasters and I was just mesmerized. Also, he is an actor well-known for his acting roles in 'New York', 'Can't Stop The Music' and many others. In 1980, Mark had an open house at his new home. From 1978 to 2013, Hodo secured his place in Pop Culture as the construction worker character in the group Village People. 104.131.131.99 Then it closed and I had to audition for this non-Equity thing . The Cubans loved us. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Everybody who was anybody was there the girls from Sister Sledge, Sylvester, and Jacques Morali. 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. 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. Original obituary in THE TENNESSEAN on December 18, 2013, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Your IP: Show your support. She does this faux Gypsy Rose Lee striptease. Obituary of David R. Hodo. There is a problem with your email/password. He had this incredible falsetto voice. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. It was nighttime when we came in. Onstage hes the macho man, offstage hes a cuddly pussycat, cooed Super Teen. And some of them were fistfights.. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Sadie Branch Hodo. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. This was Edwards first theater thing so it was totally throwing him. This American singer is famous for being a part of the Village People during the late '70s. Recently Passed Away Celebrities and Famous People. He came back and said, Im taking you to New York. They said you need one more weeks employment. A Memorial Tree was planted for David. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. 1975-2013. Click to reveal There was a lot of work. One day, this pretty girl showed up at the door to take care of my sister and I while my mother went to work. OBITUARY David D Hodo Jr. April 19, 1965 - March 28, 2014. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. The group had already had the first album out (Village People, 1977). Thanks for your help! My mother had a beautiful singing voice. The French laundry is still there. In 1982, Lee replaced David Hodo as the construction worker in the Village People. I grew up on a ranch in Rio Linda, outside Sacramento. Lee spurned his advances. Along the way, Lee got to know many of the acts that opened for the Village People. It was this little picturesque place on the river, this old theater that brought many musicals into the city. Id grown up with [sings] See the pyramids along the Nile and all of a sudden Poison Ivy and Charlie Brown came out. 1935 - November 13, 2019 12/31/1935 11/13/2019. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. Learn more about merges. Its just this interviewer who comes on to interview Joey. ), Hodo (Construction Worker), Jones (Cowboy) and Hughes (Leather Man) in full regalia, accompanied by horses, motorcycles, and tractor trailers. It equipped him to endure everything from industry politics to wardrobe malfunctions to performing conditions that tested all manner of resilience. DEFOOR, Mary Ann Mary Ann Minnich DeFoor, age 72, died peacefully on April 22, 2023. It was one of the true highlights of my life., In 1982, Lee replaced David Hodo as the construction worker in the Village People. Yes, I remember you sharing with me that Lindas Heart Like a Wheel (1974) is one of your favorite albums. A few of the chorus kids went on to do bigger things. 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. He was a huge star and ended up living in England for a long time. If it had been with Eleanor and Edward, it would have been a decent show, but there were script changes every day. IN THE CARE OF. Select boxes below to reduce the number of results. They just rehearsed it in the Winter Garden Theatre and opened it there. I got a call from Jacques that night. It seems like the 1970s was such a vibrant time for theater. He is survived by his sisters, Pearlie Williams of Ethelsville, Ala., Lucille Patton of Reform, Ala., and Ruthie Lee Hodo of Columbus; brother, Walter Hodo Jr. of Reform; stepchildren, Rosie Williams, Ozie Salter, Ora and John Saddler, Ruth Gordon Patmon and Shelly Hogan. From what I understand, your first Broadway show was a musical called Doctor Jazz (1975). . I thought you might like to see a memorial for David Ray Hodo I found on Findagrave.com. Learn more about managing a memorial . You arrived in New York during the early 70s. It cost 35 cents. in speech because they didnt have what was called a degree in theater. My father was into country/western music, which I hated because he wouldnt let me listen to my rock and roll. All four tracks off Village People (1977) garnered massive club play, topping the disco chart for seven weeks in between the Ritchie Familys African Queens and Chics Dance, Dance, Dance. Resend Activation Email. Edgar Hodo, Levert Hodo, Junior Hodo, Stansel Hodo, Toba Hodo, and David Hodo; sisters, Bertie Mae Booth, Lora Turner, and Teresa Peoples. But architecture was his first love. [1], Hodo was born in San Andreas, California, and was raised in Sacramento. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Burial arrangements under the direction of Highland Memorial Gardens. Try again later. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. How did it feel to land a role on Broadway? July 7, 1947 (age 75) San Andreas, California, U.S. No, I loved it immediately. 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. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Then she did the movie. Services will be Wednesday, January 20, 2021. I came to New York for the sequins and the tap numbers and the glitter. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? Desert Publications Inc. There were always stage-door Johnnies sitting in the front row. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. I sort of blocked it out because it reeked of my fathers stinking cigars. I ended up going to see that and of course it was wonderful. 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. My mother had one of those big-ass radios. If ever a life in show business could be summarized in one sentence, its Hodos response to Cornelius. In 1984, Lee performed at the final White Party at Studio 54. Between 1977 and 1979, the group released five consecutive gold-selling albums of which three went platinum in the US. 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). Essaying the pop culture that matters since 1999. He was a genius. It actually opened without a second act. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. GREAT NEWS! One guy in the group would have his eye on someone, and that guy would have his eye on someone else. But the glory days were a thing of the past. A Chorus Line came along and just blew everybody out of the water. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. English This friend of mine had gone to New York for the summer and rented an apartment. Its something I would have addressed had I not been so young and inexperienced. I couldnt understand half of what he was saying. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. You said you saw Seesaw four times. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Thats how I got into the group. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. {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. All rights reserved. It was like something from the movies. Mr. Hodo was born Nov. 27, 1946, in Reform, Ala., to the late Walter Lee Hodo Sr. and Elvania Bradley Hodo. You have funeral questions, we have answers. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. The show was full of hookers. Cyma Rubin, who produced Doctor Jazz, was the one that famously chopped one of the other producers out of No, No Nanette. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. [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. Victor jumped onstage and said, Ill join you, so I didnt feel so stupid. I wasnt going out for serious stuff. You can still show your support by planting a tree in memory of David Hodo. Veteran of U.S. Navy and 1983 graduate of A.H.Parker High School. But I was this miracle child at the piano. I was so scared. Sorry! Verify and try again. Bennie D. Hodo, 62, died April 4, 2009, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle. [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. I didnt know it could even do that! The last year I performed with them, I remember driving out to the Jersey beach, in a freezing winter, to some little dive. 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. I can remember going into my roommates saying, Remember that awful job I auditioned for today? I used to watch her and think, Is there anybody better? This babysitter was my introduction to rock and roll. I said, I feel like an ass. Failed to report flower. I was just bowled over. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. She taught me all the latest dances. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/121872796/david-ray-hodo. 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. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Before Village People, he belonged to a different group of people the chorus guys and gals of New Yorks theater community. She played that part so well that they didnt want to see anything else. When Dixie came out and did Zip, Id never seen someone steal a show in five minutes. Village People perform on Soul Train. She sang all day long when she did housework. She was funny and she sang beautifully. Here's Where They Are Today. Its really kind of sad because shes a phenomenal talent. Burial was in Hills of Calvary Memorial Park, Nashville. He was an up-and-comer and his ex-lover was Mark Simon, vice president of Casablanca Records. Pal Joey was another show that could have been incredible. Ways to honor Bennie Hodo's life and legacy. 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. That was a career-maker and a career-killer. Visitation is today from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. 0 cemeteries found in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA. People wait tables for years before they can get an Equity Card, but it was a case of preparation meeting opportunity. The group never got along. One of disco's most enduring legends, The Village People, have been on the music scene for almost 40 years now. 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. 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. David D Hodo Jr. Millbrook, Alabama. 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." . Please try again later. 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. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. She . Veteran of U.S. Navy and 1983 graduate of A.H.Parker High School. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Neal Hodo and Rev. Then disco died; and all of us who were big sellers suffered equally, including Donna Summer. We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at . How did you get from Sacramento to New York? I was used to standing there with 300 chorus boys and having to learn choreography. I spent all my allowance on 45s. Barry Dunn officiating. Sign up for service and obituary updates. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Sadie Branch Hodo. They just put a cassette on. CHARLIE HODO OBITUARY. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? They wanted to see the ditzy blonde. Basically, it started in Storyville, New Orleans where all the hookers were. He appeared with the group in the 1980 musical film Can't Stop the Music and the accompanying promotional television special Magic Night which also featured Cher and Hugh Hefner. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Two guys came on as girls in corsets and then reached over and pulled each others corsets off. Its like she already knew what she was going to become. Visitation is from 10:00 am - Noon with services to follow at Magnolia South Funeral Home with Rev. David Hodo (born Richard Davis Hodo; July 7, 1947) is an American dancer/singer. Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. Y.M.C.A. topped the UK Singles Chart and climbed to number two on the Billboard Hot 100 while In the Navy followed into the top five. We had one of those railroad flats. Please call us directly at, Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree. They brought her to the boys dressing room. "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. Yet recollections of a more raucous performance career seldom stray far from his mind. Please share a memory of David to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. I attended as part of the architectural firm. Services are Friday at 1 p.m. at Carter's Funeral Services Chapel in Columbus with the Rev. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. By the time the show opened, wed lost Eleanor and Edward. She had dark hair, slicked back into a chignon. I became a teenager at seven years-old. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Arnold was a beloved husband and father. Conceived by French producer Jacques Morali, Village People quickly evolved from a studio concept to a global phenomenon. When the train came into the station, I didnt know if it was an earthquake or what! Canadian English; Espaol; Franais; Menu Close. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. She ends up going to France, which is exactly what Josephine Baker did, because she couldnt get arrested in Chicago. Add in drinking, cocaine, and personal jealousy and, well, there were lots of fights. I know Alex [Briley] was there but I couldnt see anybody. When the pianist got done playing, I was asked to sit down at the piano and play. He was a military fighter pilot and an extreme born-again Christian. David Hodo (born Richard Davis Hodo; July 7, 1947) is an American dancer/singer. Prior to that, Hodo performed as a chorus member in numerous Broadway musicals, including "Funny Girl". In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers. We performed before an audience of over 50,000 in a soccer stadium, he says. Dr. Edward Douglas 'Doug' Hodo, Sr. has passed away after a brief fight with cancer on October 10, 2016. Arthur departed this life on Saturday, December 11, 2004. Obituary. DAVID HODO OBITUARY. Construction workers werent that visible as a sex thing. Nashville, TN 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. David was born on July 7, 1947 in California. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. But my dad was very homophobic. Cyma thought she could do it all herself. Since I was a little boy, I wanted to be an architect, he says. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. HomeAbout UsFuneral PlanningPre-PlanningResourcesObituaries & TributesRemembrance Suite. There was an error deleting this problem. Chita and Gwen were Chita and Gwen they were incredible but the show opened the same time that A Chorus Line (1975) opened. He just recently died at 90. Every time my dad brought home strawberry or orange crates, I would make houses out of them. Nashville, Tennessee, We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer questions you may have and provide direction. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA. I was into musicals. What is your earliest memory of music? 2014 - 2022 Obituare. I started architecture school at UCLA and got a part-time job as a gofer for an architect. Mar 14, 2023. . Lets go back to Sacramento. She knew she was going to be a star. If you haven't thought about the disco group in a while, we can't blame you. Singer. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. It was very fast. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. When Joan left to host The Tonight Show, Debbie Reynolds replaced her as our opening act. Did you feel overwhelmed by the city or did you fit in right away? 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.. He attended the Flint Public Schools . Slim Whitman was my fathers idol. If there wasnt work in New York, there was always dinner theater and summer stock. This is a carousel with slides. One night this female singer opened for us with a song called Lucky Star. She had black and blonde hair, and she was horrible. When we flew to Japan, thousands of people lined up along the runway to greet us, some of them dressed as Village People. I started college as an art major. Darryl Randolph . Village People perform on Soul Train. 2500 Clarksville Hwy. I opened the door and the first thing I saw was a pile of dog shit. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. And then there was this huge club in Miami called Casablanca that we played every three months. Edit Search New Search. Nearly overnight, Village People became one of Casablancas marquee acts, holding court alongside Kiss, Parliament, and Donna Summer. When I came to New York, the big choruses were no more. In 1972, he moved to New York, making his Broadway debut in Doctor Jazz in 1975. 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. Continual harassment from Morali is something Lee now refers to as my greatest burden, the one I carried for years. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. I was living with this bunch of hippies and I was ready to go. 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. Then three of us got together (we added a fourth roommate) and got a large apartment on W. 79th St. We spent several years there. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Try again. It was the first million-dollar disaster on Broadway. Highland Memorial Gardens. David Hodo was born on July 7, 1947 and is 75 years old now. I went to this audition. The Dignity Memorial online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. Then she said, Youre surely going to New York. That was the last we heard. She was always like a canary in a cage. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Failed to delete memorial. The audience would not let her leave the stage. She only had that one number called Zip, which they gave to Rita Hayworth in the movie when its not that characters number. In those days, there was enough work that on the right side of the paper was all Equity work and on the left side of the paper was non-Equity work. Lola Falana was the star of Doctor Jazz. One of the places that I imagine I would have enjoyed back then is Reno Sweeneys . Burial will follow at Union Cemetery. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? He was born on November 11, 1934 in Amory, Mississippi to James Edward Hodo and Allison Cole Hodo, who precede him in death. 303 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs California 92262. He is survived by his son, Steven H. Hodo; grandchildren, Allison Hodo Vice and Kately Hodo. A child prodigy, he could play entire songs at the piano when he was 3 years old with no formal training. 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.. The first year, we had our own private limousines and first-class treatment. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Looking back at it now I think, That was really good, but I was so over Fosse by then. [6] He left the Village People in 1982, but returned to the group in 1987, remaining until 2013 when he retired. She loved it. The sad thing is, nobody recognized her without that blonde wig. A system error has occurred. Their label had all the disco artists, including Cher and the Village People. They couldnt afford them. Also, he is survived by his brother David Gunter Hodo and his wife Mary Nan Hodo of Amory, Mississippi. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of David Hodo (121872796)? I auditioned for No, No Nanette (1971). I just thought, Boots? I couldnt believe this little kid from Sacramento was out there performing on that level. I loved her.

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