I have always heard of Mildred Gaddis but I didn't know she/he was a man?įrom the 70's, Chili Pepper, Trisha Trash/ did Bette Midler before anybody, Tiffany Middlesex, and Boulevard Blanche. I was told The Frontenac on Monroe was the first club in Det to feature female impersonators. Well, closest answer I offer.there was the Jewel Box Revue which performed at the Flame Show Bar.they were female impersonators.does that count? They were not FROM Det but worked here regularly. The names Jennifer Foxx and Christina Collins come to mind. I remember her, was she on a morning radio talk show? Stephanie, aka Tom, former owner of Jam Rag in Ferndale. Hey blondy, you remember Bombshell Billie? Well thanks for all the laughs and memories so far. I have her adress and will be knocking on her door when I get up there. I've been in TN for about 13 years and just this last year weve lost touch. I do have a good friend that I have lost track, Lady Denise? Anyone? He was around when my partner was doing drag. The last I heard he had quit doing drag and was working in a resturant. Lady T Tempest was one of my best friends. If anyone has any ideas or contacts with the people I would like to know if they are alive and how their doing. I have some stories to tell here in TN too, but of course they think Im making this stuff up, but you cant make this up! How can you make up a DEE DEE SHARP or a LADY T TEMPEST, VONDA LEE, or. Gosh is she still kicking? would like to hear about these people and how their doing. I asked DeeDee what the hell you doing? her reply was "GIRRRRLLLL it has to bite me on stage you know them kids go wild for the blood" I just laughed but my thoughts were "OK YOUR A FREAK"! (I was right)LOLĭee Dee was always nice to me. Remember that snake? (Oh you know Dee Dee, you know the snake!!) LOL My ex was in a show with her at GiGi's one night and she was smacking the hell out of that bag (pillow case) she kept it in. ROFLAO!!! (IVE ALMOST HURT MYSELF)! Blondy! That was a blast from the past and You SURE got the name right. "DeeDee Goddamn Sharpe from the Gold Dollar.?" If itsjeff were still with us, this thread would have a shizit more posts. Serena Escovelle (too cool for school - moved to NYC)Ĭellophane (sometime performer but wore body suits and roller skates) Nikki Stevens (Her mom runs the snack and jewelry stand during her performances how cool is that?)ĭeAngelo Show Shannon (looks like a real woman) I only know drag queens from the last 10 years or so: I think someone was implying that she looks like one. What does she have to do with the drag queens of detroit?ĭeeDee Goddamn Sharpe from the Gold Dollar.? Mildred Gaddis is a local radio talk show personality. When was Mildred around? I was around the queens in the late 70's early 80's. Thanks for at least giving me fond memories of him! Sorry I laughed. I haddn't thought of Gladys in a very long time.
Im so sorry Farrer I'd just never heard of Mildred Gaddis? I was just laughing because Gary (Gladys G.
Boulevard Blanch bought Bookies and turned it into the Pink Flamingo. Rivers that used to work for BOOKIES? Gladys was a great friend! I remember Gary very fondly.
My best friend though was Fran Jefferies. Actually my ex was kinda a prominent queen in the early 80's. I started this thread to see what names would pop up. (Nashville sucks for drag nothing like old school) Ok, heres a good question.(this is just for fun) Who do you guys think were the premier queens in Detroit. One for the gay folks (drag queens of detroit)