This is what I looked like when I arrived around 10pm every Saturday night at Rocky Horror before getting dressed in my costume to perform. We first performed at The Screen On Baker Street, which held only about 100 people, in May 1987. I say 'performed'. It was just three of us who got up and did a few scenes. I didn't even really know what I was doing. I'd got a Columbia costume together in a week made up of things I'd found in Camden Market that were good enough. The top hat was a black one that I'd covered in gold glitter. It was a rubbish costume, but no one cared then.
Thank you, Gia. My memories are much the same (although I did not have a trip to F&M) and my overwhelming memories of Sal were of his kindness and compassion. He understood the value of his words to the fans and was unfailingly supportive, especially to those who were younger, more unsure or uncertain of how they could 'fit in'.
It speaks volumes that he has had tributes paid by many of the remaining RHPS cast (including Tim Curry), and from every level of fan below, who have acknowledged his pivotal role both for and within the Rocky fandom. He was loved by fans all over the world and he will be missed.
A fine tribute.
The best tribute to be remembered for making a difference to others.
Thank you, Gia. My memories are much the same (although I did not have a trip to F&M) and my overwhelming memories of Sal were of his kindness and compassion. He understood the value of his words to the fans and was unfailingly supportive, especially to those who were younger, more unsure or uncertain of how they could 'fit in'.
It speaks volumes that he has had tributes paid by many of the remaining RHPS cast (including Tim Curry), and from every level of fan below, who have acknowledged his pivotal role both for and within the Rocky fandom. He was loved by fans all over the world and he will be missed.
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