In 1980, Mark had an open house at his new home. I was working on a farm, re-weaving wicker furniture. There is a problem with your email/password. Services are Friday at 1 p.m. at Carter's Funeral Services Chapel in Columbus with the Rev. That was a career-maker and a career-killer. One night this female singer opened for us with a song called Lucky Star. She had black and blonde hair, and she was horrible. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Shes very real. David DeWayne Hodo Jr. A Chief Petty Officer of Millbrook, He was a native of Gordo, AL, 20 yr. Select boxes below to reduce the number of results. Their hits include songs like "Macho Man", "In the Navy" and the universal bop known as "Y.M.C.A.". Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Edit Search New Search. Funeral Ceremony is 1:00 Saturday at Macedonia Baptist - Leeds. {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. We were all thinking, What a wreck. Village People is an American disco group known for its on-stage costumes and suggestive lyrics in their music. It actually opened without a second act. Be the first to post a memory or condolences. May 3, 1980. Mr. Edward Terrel Hodo was born December 30, 1978 in Flint, Michigan, the son of James and Floice Hodo, Sr. Edward was baptized in 1979 at Vernon Chapel A.M.E. Church. They wanted a construction worker, a leather man, and a cowboy for this world famous disco act. I could shout in tune but I was basically a dancer. Send Flowers. 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. Did anyone in your family have musical talent? A Chief Petty Officer of Millbrook, He was a native of Gordo, AL, 20 yr. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of David Hodo, please visit our Tree Store. It's one of many appearances the group does . Bennie D. Hodo, 62, died April 4, 2009, at Baptist Memorial HospitalGolden Triangle. We were in a dance company together. Of course, Dixie Carter walked away with it. Try again later. Visitation is from 10:00 am - Noon with services to follow at Magnolia South Funeral Home with Rev. The rule in show business is, Say yes and then figure it out later.. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. David Hodo Obituary (2014) - Fairfield, AL - AL.com (1974). This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. I love a show thats got hookers in it I saw Seesaw (1973) four times just to see the hookers. My parents were divorced and my mother was a working single mother so we had a series of babysitters and nannies. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. She does this faux Gypsy Rose Lee striptease. There were all these fights about who was going to get whom. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. I sort of blocked it out because it reeked of my fathers stinking cigars. No, I loved it immediately. I took to New York like a fish to water. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. HODO, Mr. Eric - Age 37, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2010 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Veteran of U.S. Navy and 1983 graduate of A.H.Parker High School. You went from Doctor Jazz to your second Broadway musical, a revival of Pal Joey (1976). It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Thats where Jelly Roll Morton and Scott Joplin and all of them came from. [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. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. I was such a country bumpkin that Id never seen a stage production until I was 19. Katharine Hepburn was bringing it into New York. That drive was there.. Try again later. Send flowers or a gift to a service or family's home. See all obituaries for David Hodo. }A resident of Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, he died in December 2013 at the age of 67. Thats how I got into the group. Shed seen it twice. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? It was this little picturesque place on the river, this old theater that brought many musicals into the city. Add a Memory . Year should not be greater than current year. Birthday: July 7, 1947 How Old - Age: 75. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Family members linked to this person will appear here. She had to come backstage and see the dancers. I was seven years old. The day that I got my Equity Card, I had to take the subway by myself and I was terrified. 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! David Hodo was born on July 7, 1947 and is 75 years old now. Dr. Edward Douglas 'Doug' Hodo, Sr. has passed away after a brief fight with cancer on October 10, 2016. I ended up going to see that and of course it was wonderful. 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. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of David Hodo, please visit our, 2500 Clarksville Hwy. We played three weeks at the Desert Sands and then left directly for the Philippines for a month, then to Hong Kong. At our first rehearsal, they handed us our scripts. I can remember when my friend and I landed at LaGuardia. In the beginning, we stayed in great suites in huge hotels, and we ended in motels in places like Jersey. Receive a notification when services are updated. It cost 35 cents. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Dixie was on a soap opera (The Edge of Night) so shed show up in a limo with her script. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? That kept the bills paid until you got that next Broadway show. She ends up going to France, which is exactly what Josephine Baker did, because she couldnt get arrested in Chicago. Village People - Wikipedia We could see her because she had this white turtleneck. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Burial was in Hills of Calvary Memorial Park, Nashville. Canadian English; Espaol; Franais; Menu Close. It equipped him to endure everything from industry politics to wardrobe malfunctions to performing conditions that tested all manner of resilience. 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.. One guy in the group would have his eye on someone, and that guy would have his eye on someone else. I said, Where are the buildings? I just figured you were dropped down into the city. Arnold Hanson Hodo, age 79, of Northport, Alabama passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023. 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. When Joan left to host The Tonight Show, Debbie Reynolds replaced her as our opening act. Since I was a little boy, I wanted to be an architect, he says. Then Storyville was shut down and all the jazz people moved to Chicago. Pantaleon Garza, Jr, age 66, of Hondo, Texas passed away on March 13, 2023, in Hondo. But my dad was very homophobic. It seems like the 1970s was such a vibrant time for theater. from Austin, Mississippi, United States. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? This girl is never going to go anywhere. The girls name was Madonna. Village People perform on Soul Train. 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. Adored father of Neil and Emma, father-in-law of. The group never got along. If it had been with Eleanor and Edward, it would have been a decent show, but there were script changes every day. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors, (615) 255-2371. Essaying the pop culture that matters since 1999. What is your earliest memory of music? Thanks for your help! 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. I couldnt tell my family because it was bad enough that I was an artist. They had a piano player to play the song that I had to sing but then I had to do choreography. CHARLIE HODO OBITUARY. Failed to delete memorial. These days his soothing baritone voice syncopates piano rhythms within the serene confines of restaurants such as Bing Crosbys or Spencers. There was a problem getting your location. Ellen made such a splash in that movie. But architecture was his first love. She basically played a Josephine Baker character. I saw the original Chicago (1975) with Chita Rivera and Gwen Verdon. He was born on November 11, 1934 in Amory, Mississippi to James Edward Hodo and Allison Cole Hodo, who precede him in death. Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA. David D Hodo Jr. Millbrook, Alabama. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. It started out with Eleanor Parker and Edward Villella Americas premier dancer. Apr 19, 1965 - Mar 28, 2014. Dr. Edward Douglas "Doug" Hodo, Sr. passed away after a brief fight with cancer on October 10, 2016. Pal Joey was another show that could have been incredible. He had this incredible falsetto voice. David Hodo - U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current 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. 303 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs California 92262. Highland Memorial Gardens. We went home and read them. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Every time my dad brought home strawberry or orange crates, I would make houses out of them. Please enter your email and password to sign in. I remember going out alone onto the stage in total darkness. They just put a cassette on. Ray Simpson, whod sung background for the group, assumed the lead spot on the studio sides of Live and Sleazy (1979) and ushered Village People into the 80s and beyond. 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." . DAVID HODO OBITUARY. 2500 Clarksville Hwy. Obituary of Doug Hodo - Austin Mississippi | OBITUARe.com They brought her to the boys dressing room. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? I was into musicals. Let others know about your loved one's death. She played that part so well that they didnt want to see anything else. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. I was so scared. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Services are Friday at 1 p.m. at Carter's Funeral Services Chapel in Columbus with the Rev. David Ray Hodo (1946-2013) - Find a Grave Memorial ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Within two years, Hodo would win a role that lasted 35 years the Construction Worker in Village People. I attended as part of the architectural firm. When I graduated from University of California, Sacramento it was with a B.A. The college put on Once Upon a Mattress. There was this sign on the bar saying, Coming soon, rock and roll oldies series. Aerosmith was booked the week after us to play the same little club. 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. Everything had already been cast so I thought let me look over here (in non-Equity) and I see this ad, Macho Types Wanted. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. Its something I would have addressed had I not been so young and inexperienced. She wore thick red lipstick that was very shiny. Get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts. {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 just really loved it and of course it was the 70s, so it was wild. Sorry! Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. OBITUARY Arnold Hanson Hodo August 17, 1943 - January 16, 2023. . You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. David was born on July 7, 1947 in California. To use this feature, use a newer browser. And there I was a few years later, in this goofy outfit performing as one of them., But being a member of the group brought Lee into contact with a darker reality. 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. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. And some of them were fistfights.. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. 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. In 1972, he moved to New York, making his Broadway debut in Doctor Jazz in 1975. She had this very insouciant, tousled look that was very sexy. The group has been putting out new music as recently as December 2019, when they dropped the group's first Christmas single, titled 'Happiest Time of the Year' which even made it to number 20 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts, making it the band . He was born on November 11, 1934 in Amory, Mississippi to James Edward Hodo and Allison Cole Hodo, who precede him in death. David Hodo Death Fact Check, Birthday & Age | Dead or Kicking What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? Edward Douglas Hodo Sr. Obituary - Tribute Archive They couldnt afford them. If there wasnt work in New York, there was always dinner theater and summer stock. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. HomeAbout UsFuneral PlanningPre-PlanningResourcesObituaries & TributesRemembrance Suite. Singer. He is survived by his son, Steven H. Hodo; grandchildren, Allison Hodo Vice and Kately Hodo. Otherwise, she was very sedate. I never had to wait a table. The director had his head up his ass. I opened with the group at the Desert Sands in Las Vegas, he says. Here's Where They Are Today. I spent all my allowance on 45s. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Weve updated the security on the site. Sacramento is pristine. It had Janie Sell who won a Tony for Over Here! Marilu Henner was in the chorus. It was loud and frightening, but exciting at the same time. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. 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. But I was this miracle child at the piano. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Please share a memory of David to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. 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. They wanted me to look and sound exactly like David [Hodo] so the fans wouldnt notice the change. David Hodo (born Richard Davis Hodo; July 7, 1947) is an American dancer/singer. Failed to report flower. Original obituary in THE TENNESSEAN on December 18, 2013, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Burial arrangements under the direction of Highland Memorial Gardens. Conceived by French producer Jacques Morali, Village People quickly evolved from a studio concept to a global phenomenon. He was a military fighter pilot and an extreme born-again Christian. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Sadie Branch Hodo. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Helen L. Hodo, 83 of Van Buren passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in her home. I praise Marilu til the sun goes down. Their music could be viewed through more than one lens, from kid-friendly fun to adult fantasies laced with double entendres. If ever a life in show business could be summarized in one sentence, its Hodos response to Cornelius. A graveside service with military honors for Arnold will be held Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Memory Hill Gardens, 2200 Skyland Blvd East, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405. 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. I wasnt getting any unemployment checks so I came to the unemployment office. Tanya Tucker came to hang out with us before and after the show, then we all went out together and got really, really drunk.. This was in a beautiful area in California called Aptos. I wore a western shirt. 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 . Lees musical career began by accident. I think I got it. The next week we recorded Macho Man (1978). 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. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. And then there was this huge club in Miami called Casablanca that we played every three months. How Many People Do You Think I Am? One of disco's most enduring legends, The Village People, have been on the music scene for almost 40 years now. From Broadway to Casablanca, Village Peoples David Hodo reflects on 40 years in show business. Katharine would sit way down in her seat. A child prodigy, he could play entire songs at the piano when he was 3 years old with no formal training. Arnold was a beloved husband and father. We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at . An expression of wide-eyed amazement still illuminates his face as he remembers a night 25 years ago in Peru. Created in 1977 by French songwriter and producer Jacques Morali, the Village People attracted two distinct fan bases: gay people who saw the hyper-masculine Village People image as camp and straight people who enjoyed their compulsively danceable tracks. Whether in the gay discos of New York and Los Angeles, a Las Vegas show room, or a shopping mall in Middle America, one thing was undeniable: Village People had some of the catchiest songs on the airwaves. Learn more about merges. Helen Hodo Obituary - Tribute Archive There were always stage-door Johnnies sitting in the front row. Its right between Santa Cruz and Carmel. Before Village People, he belonged to a different group of people the chorus guys and gals of New Yorks theater community. Japan's Ryuichi Sakamoto, composer of The Last Emperor film score, dies at 71. David Hodo is an American singer and dancer. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. I started architecture school at UCLA and got a part-time job as a gofer for an architect. The pin spot hit me, and a sound went up from the crowd that was almost scary. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Arnold Hodo Obituary - Tuscaloosa, AL Its just this interviewer who comes on to interview Joey. Obituary of David R. Hodo | Lewis & Wright Funeral Directors We had one of those railroad flats. David is alive and kicking and is currently 75 years old. Now they had smaller choruses and you were either a singer who could dance or a dancer who could sing. PopMatters is wholly independent, women-owned and operated. Also, he is survived by his brother David Gunter Hodo and his wife Mary Nan Hodo of Amory, Mississippi. GREAT NEWS! cemeteries found in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He was an up-and-comer and his ex-lover was Mark Simon, vice president of Casablanca Records. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. If you haven't thought about the disco group in a while, we can't blame you. It was great because by that time Id done so much dinner theater and so much stock, I was really over it. She wore one high-topped red tennis shoe, one black one, and she worked with these two really effeminate male dancers. 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. At what point did you realize that music was something you wanted to pursue, professionally? Recently Passed Away Celebrities and Famous People. Find David Hodo obituaries and memorials at Legacy.com