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𖥸 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭

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𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐫 — early-twenties, kook. much like the cameron family, the butler's have a long history in kildare. emily's father is a wealthy, successful businessman who attended college with ward cameron and her mother runs various charities and is on the board at the local hospital. with wealth and popularity, emily has always had it easy and prefers it that way. she's never been told no a day in her life and has everything at her disposal, including a trail of ex and potential boyfriends. the only person whose every really given her shit is rafe cameron, ward's son. he's been in her life since infancy and they bicker like siblings. fc ; emily alyn lind 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: heterosexual. 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲: carl & melissa (parents). 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: college student. 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐬: partying, hanging out with friends, being the center of attention, flirting, playing the violin, watching dumb comedies, doom scrolling, making grwm videos. 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬: small but mighty, persistent, self serving, confidant, vivacious, intuitive, smart, bratty when she doesn't get her way, petty, defiant. 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬: not getting what she wants, being challenged, losing, pogues and anyone else outside of her social circle. 𝐳𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: pisces.

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𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐲 𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞 — late-teens to early twenties, pogue-kook. daisy was adopted by her parents only months after birth. her biological mother was a drug addict and her father is unknown. she has a seven year old half-sister named poppy who she is very close to. shyness and social anxiety often keeps her from having new experiences and she spends a lot of time alone by choice. very friendly with fellow pogues kie, sarah, john b, and pope even though financially daisy's somewhere between a kook and a pogue herself. she's had a secret crush on jj maybank for years, but has never had the guts to mention it. she battled bulimia throughout middle school and has been in recovery for two years. because of her bouts with depression and body dysmorphia, the road hasn't been easy. she works part time at a local hole in the wall seafood restaurant, the crab shack, and tutors rich kids during the school year. whenever a kook is failing a class - especially the athletes with a lot on the line - the guidance counselor sends them to her, so she is well known among them. it provides supplemental income that she's been saving for college. fc ; kristine froseth 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: heterosexual. 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲: mark & julia (adoptive parents), poppy (adoptive younger sister) 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: high school student, waitress at the crab shack restaurant, & tutor. 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐬: swimming, surfing, reading, sports, the outdoors. 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬: book smart, level headed, supportive, a problem solver, inherently kind, empathetic, shy. 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬: bullying, small talk, violence. 𝐳𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: virgo

𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬: werewolf, poguelandia, arranged marriage

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𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐬𝐨𝐧 — early-twenties, kook. an extremely popular it girl on the island who turns heads when she enters a room. ginny's parents are both involved in local politics and the lawson's are a well known, respecting family in kildare. since middle school, ginny has been modeling and has a strong following as a social media influencer and instagram model. because of the income she's been able to make, ginny maintains a party lifestyle, showing up at every party on the island and traveling with friends. fc ; alisha boe 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: heterosexual. 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲: derran & stephanie (parents), one older brother. 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: influencer & aspiring model. 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐬: shopping, dj-ing, clubs, parties, hanging out with friends, laying out at the beach, creating content, organizing photoshoots. 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬: witty, charming, spoiled, a party animal, ambitious, fun, always distracted. 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬: most pogues, debbie downer's, anyone who tells her no. 𝐳𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: capricorn.

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𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥 𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐚𝐬 — early-twenties, pogue. isabel grew up poor and was looked down on by most of the kids her age, but found a way to turn it into a positive. it motivated her to find something that she loved and make a living out of it. despite her parents wanting her to apply to ivy league schools, isabel decided to go to a four year state college and then to hair school instead. she found a job at a local salon and was able to move out on her own. her life is simple, but she's happy and doesn't need much to feel accomplished. fc ; rachel zegler 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: bisexual (no preference). 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲: marco & pria (parents). 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: hair stylist. 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐬: rom-coms & period dramas, coming up with new hair styles, chatting with her clients, cooking, photography, taking long walks on the beach, hiking, swimming, antique shopping, knitting, spending time with her dogs. 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬: easy to get along with, sweet, approachable, sensitive, strong willed, hard working, loyal, flirtatious. 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬: bullies, cruelty. 𝐳𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: cancer.

father is a fisherman, mother is a teacher, has three older sisters.

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𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 — late-teens to early-twenties, pogue. raised by a single mother with a new boyfriend every week. nothing was the same from one day to the next and there was zero stability. instead of playing with dolls, katie preferred collecting action figures, reading comic books, and playing outside with the boys. anything to be out of the house and away from the chaos. her interest in cars came from hanging around boys constantly and she learned how to work on engines in cars, boats, motorcycles, you name it. she found solace in being good at something. naturally katie got a job at a mechanic shop in the cut at sixteen, but it didn't come without problems and scrutiny. as a petite blonde that resembled a barbie, her male co-workers and customers found it hard to take her seriously... until she proved them wrong, outdoing the other employees. katie tries to keep to herself and stay out of trouble, but that rarely happens. trouble seems to follow her. fc ; josephine langford 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: bisexual (male leaning) 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲: goldie (mother), father unknown. 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: mechanic. 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐬: sports, surfing, video games, live music, dive bars, hiking, boating, watching football. 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬: independent, confident, friendly, adventurous, feisty, resourceful, a tomboy. 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬: being talked down to, disrespect, unwanted flirting. 𝐳𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: aquarius

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𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 — early-twenties, pogue. millie is the oldest daughter of big john and the older sister of john b. she’s known for being a magnet for bad relationships, getting into fights with pogues and kooks, and causing trouble around the island. the local police are very familiar with her. she’s resented big john since her mother left and he wouldn’t allow her to leave with her. millie’s never missed an opportunity to push the man’s buttons. when he disappeared because of the “stupid treasure” (as she calls it) and was presumed dead, she was worried, but didn’t let it show, preferring to bury the complicated feelings deep. instead, she shut john b out and hopped from one person’s bed to the next, steering clear of the chateau and her brother’s judgment. although, she does pop up every once in a while to make home cooked meals or bring by baked goods. she also isn’t above staying at home if john b needs her. generally, millie is very reckless, hair triggered, lost, and has no idea how to take care of herself or navigate adulthood. fc ; talia ryder 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: bisexual (no preference) 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲: john b (brother), big john (father), mother unknown. 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: retail associate at the country club golf shop; sells handmade jewelry & glass bongs through her etsy store. 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐬: getting high, laying out on the beach, rollerblading, bike riding, swimming, fishing, jogging, partying, video games, horror movies, cooking & baking, getting involved in physical fights if the situation calls for it. 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬: opinionated, reckless, protective of the people she loves, overly emotional, witty, resilient, loyal, adventurous, creative, artistic 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬: being told what to do (especially if it's big john), being disrespected, party poopers, mean drunks, routines, cops. 𝐳𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: scorpio.

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𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐧 — late-teens to early twenties, kook. a vivacious ball of energy, olivia is your typical kook princess. she's a fixture at every social event and extremely popular with more friends than she can count. she tends to fall in line with whatever everyone else in her circle are doing, but isn't a bully or mean spirited. material things have been given to her without question since birth, so getting what she wants is all that she knows. this has made it easy for her to use her looks and social status to her advantage. despite being a spoiled brat & having zero self awareness, she does have a good heart. fc ; madison beer 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: bisexual (male leaning) 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲: larry & donna (parents), connor (older brother), nick (older brother), & harrison (older brother). 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: high school student 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐬: dancing, pop music, makeup tutorial & grwm videos, partying, flirting, shopping, hanging out with friends. 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬: whiney, an airhead, energetic, affectionate, ditzy, overly sensitive, confidant, a romantic. 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬: when anyone is mean or yells at her, being told no. 𝐳𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: pisces

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𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐛𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐭 — early-twenties, kook. shelby is the youngest daughter of an affluent, image obsessed family with strong ties to the kildare community. her father is a successful entrepreneur and her mother is an attorney. considered a kook because of her financial status and friend group, shelby doesn't have issues with any pogues. nine times out of ten, she's the voice of reason. in high school, she was rafe cameron's on and off (mostly on) again girlfriend and like himself, experimented with drugs, drank heavily, and was the life of every party. their relationship was toxic with lots of break ups and jealousy on both sides. things took an unexpected turn after a party senior year: the couple were in a car accident and shelby ended up in the hospital with a concussion and alcohol poisoning. when her parents found out that rafe had been driving drunk, an irreparable rift formed between the two families. shelby's parents threatened to cut her off financially for good if she didn't go to rehab, break it off with rafe, and clean up her act. with no other choice, she left for rehab after being released from the hospital, sending rafe a goodbye text. since returning to the outer banks, shelby's been trying to stay on the straight and narrow, avoiding rafe and her friend group. this hasn't proven successful and she's since relapsed multiple times, living a double life. instead of applying to colleges, she spends her days lifeguarding at the local beach and country club and partying at night, becoming a stain on her family's name. fc ; danielle campbell 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: heterosexual. 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲: richard & claire (parents), harper (older sister) 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: lifeguard 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐬: swimming, surfing, tennis, golf, shopping, partying, bike riding, sailing. 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬: sweet, non-judgmental, defiant, rebellious, spontaneous, fiery, & passionate. 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬: authority figures, being controlled. 𝐳𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: scorpio 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬: till death do us part, bonnie & clyde 𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐬: dossier ⋄ threads ⋄ musings ⋄ aesthetic ⋄ desires ⋄ pinterest ⋄ shelby&rafe ⋄ shelby&topper ⋄ shelby&rafe&topper ⋄ shelby&barry ⋄ shelby&rafe&lila

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𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 — early-twenties, pogue. tough as nails with a sharp tongue, dallas is the youngest daughter in a family of criminals. growing up on the cut was never difficult financially for her family only because her father and uncle's started an illegal, underground fight ring before she was born. they made good money with the business and opened a family gym to train fighters (and as a front). dallas works the front desk and keeps her head down, trying to live as normal of a life as possible. fc ; sophie thatcher 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: bisexual (no preference). 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲: vincent & caroline (parents), two older brothers, several uncles, nieces, & nephews. 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: front desk clerk at her family's gym. 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐬: video games, 70's punk music, parties, creative writing, poetry, kick boxing, horror movies, hanging out at skate parks. 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬: easy to annoy, a deep thinker, doesn't speak unless spoken to, friendly once she's comfortable around someone. 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬: cops. 𝐳𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: scorpio

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𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐞 '𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢' 𝐡𝐞𝐲𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 — early-twenties, pogue. desi is pope's cousin and much like himself, has always had a lot of bigger goals for herself. she sailed through school and ended up getting into a large university in north carolina. fashion design is her focus and she intends to go to fashion school after graduation. desi is very friendly, a lot of fun to be around, and makes friends wherever she goes. fc ; laura kariuki 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: pansexual. 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲: pope heyward (cousin) 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: college student & works at a clothing store 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐬: info. 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬: outgoing, talkative, fun loving, positive, sweet, a good listener, creative. 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬: having nothing to do. 𝐳𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: aries

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𝐞𝐦𝐦𝐚 𝐝𝐮𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐥 — late-teens to early-twenties, pogue-kook. emma is the daughter of a well known pastor in kildare and has grown up in a very religious household. she doesn’t agree with everything that her parents do, but keeps quiet about the conflicting opinions and follows the rules. they’ve shielded her from most normal teenage experiences, so emma is very sheltered and wasn't able to enjoy high school to the fullest. she spends most of her time in youth group, working at the church daycare, and taking college courses online. fc ; olivia scott welch 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: heterosexual. 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲: don & kerry (parents), two older sisters, two younger brothers. 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: works at a daycare center & runs the church youth group. 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐬: reading, writing in her journal, jogging, sketching, being alone. 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬: shy, quiet, sympathetic, kind, selfless, understanding, fearful of things she's never experienced, self conscious. 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬: extroverts, cold weather, flying on planes. 𝐳𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: virgo

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𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐭 — mid-twenties. kook. harper is the long suffering eldest daughter of richard & claire beckett. she has always been resentful of the attention (negative or positive) her parents have given her sister, shelby, who is the black sheep of the family. harper made straight a's, excelled in academics & sports, was accepted into law school, interns at one of the largest firms in the state, and somehow still feels unloved and less than. her anger towards shelby has caused the sisters' relationship to deteriorate and they're constantly at each other's throats, fc ; victoria pedretti 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: bisexual (male leaning) 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲: richard & claire (parents), shelby (younger sister) 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: law student 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐬: board games, working to achieve her goals, being right, competition, one upping everyone around her, period dramas. 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬: uptight, judgemental, slightly ocd when it comes to cleanliness, stand offish, egotistical, defensive, a know it all. 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬: being challenged, liars. 𝐳𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: virgo

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𝐣𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐨 — late-teens, pogue. a pogue from day one, jade grew up running around the cut getting into trouble and lived to raise hell. nothing’s changed much. she spends most of her time cutting class to sell weed to mom’s at the local park or surfers on the beach. she’s become one of the most successful dealers on the island and is a permanent fixture at kook and boneyard parties, able to get along with everyone and throw punches if needed. she’s well known for getting high with pogues and riding around town in her 1970 chevy chevelle. fc ; chase sui wonders 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: bisexual (female leaning) 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲: daniel & ali (parents). 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: high school student & weed dealer. 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐬: video games, smoking weed, vaping, skateboarding, swimming, partying. 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬: a stoner, silly, passive aggressive, a trouble maker, easy going, friendly. 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬: the cops. 𝐳𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: sagittarius

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𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐞 — mid-forties, pogue. val has been a pogue her entire life, living on the fringes of town. her parents never paid much attention to her and she spent her childhood at the beach, riding her bike through town, and getting in trouble with friends. nowadays she mostly keeps to herself and puts all her energy into running the crab shack, a local seafood restaurant. it's one of the only things she's ever fully committed to or been good at. in her twenties, she had a tumultuous relationship with luke maybank that quickly turned abusive. when val got pregnant, she panicked about raising a baby alone and reluctantly tried to make the relationship work. the abuse continued and her alcoholism became so severe that she left in the middle of the night, leaving a letter. a one year old jj was left behind to be raised by his father and val left town. after getting sober and staying that way for several years, she returned and worked towards opening up her own restaurant. not wanting to disrupt jj's life, she and luke agreed to not tell him who she was. fc ; amy adams 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: heterosexual. 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲: jj maybank (biological son) note: unless discussed prior to threads, val & luke are the only people who know that jj is her son. 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: owner of the crab shack restaurant 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐬: arcades, the ocean, aquariums, reading about marine life, watching nature documentaries, being alone. 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬: rough around the edges, direct, quiet but speaks up when necessary, tough, protective, resilient, self loathing, & secretive. 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬: most kooks, mistreatment of animals, small children, obnoxious customers. 𝐳𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: capricorn

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MOVIES WITH MEN IN UNDERWEAR (This is outdated- website shutdown early 2000’s)

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Caddy, The (1953) Dean Martin walks into a darkened room in his white boxers, as everyone yells ‘Surprise!’ for a birthday celebration. Dean exits the room fast.

Caddyshack (1980) Michael O’Keefe

Cadence (1991) (Count a Lonely Cadence) (Stockade) Drama with endless scenes of Charlie Sheen, Laurence Fishburne and other US army prisoners in their army-issue white T-shirts and boxer shorts. Includes a long "emergency drill" scene out in a field at night, in the rain, with four of the six in only their underwear and boots.

Cagney & Lacey: True Convictions (1995) (TV) The women detectives go to arrest a guy at home, and he comes downstairs in his underwear.

Calendar Girl (1993) Jason Priestly, two other cute guys, mid movie, chase Marilyn Monroe to the beach and strip to boxers then naked; quick shot of his pecker.

Campus Man (1987) Making a male calendar. Lots of hunks

Candy (1968) Richard Burton is seen in wild-patterned silk boxer shorts.

Can't Hardly Wait (1998) After knocking them out with homemade chloroform, William's geeky friends strip him (Charlie Korsmo) and Mike (Peter Facinelli) to their underwear and take incriminating photos of them.

Can't Stop the Music (1980) Very bad Village People movie. Guys in briefs in the locker room scenes.

Canterville Ghost, The (1944) Robert Young and a platoon of men in their boxers and undershirts run around scared, as Charles Laughton haunts them. Robert Young boasts to the other soldiers on the army base. They pin him to the ground and take off his jumpsuit leaving him in white boxers and an undershirt. There's an extended scene where he hides behind the soldiers to make passerbys think he is clothed.

Cape Fear (1962) Suspense thriller. Robert Mitchum is subjected to a police strip search, but is unfazed and remains menacing in his full-cut white boxers and panama hat.

Cape Fear (1991) Robert DeNiro, searched by police, in red briefs.

Captain Ron (1992) Comedy. Kurt Russel in his briefs.

Car Wash (1976) Award-winning hit comedy. In early locker-room scene, guy drops his pants and shows his eye-catching white heart-spotted boxer shorts (and he seems to have something written on them). His co-workers immediately make fun and embarrass him - one holding the guy's trousers down so they can all get a good look.

Career Opportunities (1991) Comedy. Quick shot of a young guy in boxers and socks at the beginning of the movie; the same guy is later shown rollerblading around a department store wearing boxers.

Carnal Knowledge (1971) Jack Nicholson. Art Garfunkel was in his jocks too.

Carry On Constable (1960) A Street thief steals a bobbie’s suspenders, and his authoritarian trousers slip down while on patrol ... a comic scene indeed!

Casino (1995) Joe Pesci’s character and his brother were clubbed bloody before being stripped to their coloured Y-fronts and then buried alive. This happened near the end of the movie.

Casper (1995) Family comedy fantasy. Pullman is chased by ghosts. They grab swords and cry "All for one and one for all! Catch your pants before they fall!" They cut his belt, his pants fall down to his ankles, and he hops away in his boxers.

Casual Sex? (1988) Comedy. There are two good scenes with men in tighty whities.

Cat Ballou (1965) Comedy western. Lee Marvin in a white union suit, getting fitted for new clothes.

Catfish in Black Bean Sauce (2000) Comedy drama. We see Michael in his underwear and Dwayne in his boxers. Samantha then arrives and thinks that something is going on between the two men (there isn't).

Cell, The (2000) Suspense thriller. "We see Carl's father in his jockey underwear".

Chain of Passion [?] VERY hot scene at end of movie

Champ, The (1979) Jon Voight, though drunk, insists on taking off his own pants in this tear-jerker. Jon wears patterned full-cut boxer shorts in this scene.

Change of Heart (1938) Michael Whalen, wearing white boxers and garters, sews a button onto his trousers in from of Delmar Watson.

Chaplin (1992) Robert Downey, Jr. Quick scene of him in old fashioned boxers as he gets a costume together in studio wardrobe.

Charlie Chan at the Circus (1936) Chan’s #1 son gets temporarily kidnapped by gangsters, who pull him into car, strip him to A-shirt, striped boxers, shoes socks and garters, and then push him out of car in his underwear.

Chasers (1994) Billy McNamara in white briefs - two scenes - both great. Also has Tom Berenger in blue boxers. Billy’s pretty hot!

Chasing Amy (1997) Ben Affleck lying on the sofa with a naked Joey Lauren Adams. He is wearing boxers and some dirty looking white socks.

Checkered Flag (1990) Drama. Good rear view of guy's blue patterned boxer shorts in a stand-up, pants-down sex scene.

Chef! (1999) Documentary. A vigilante mob attack a 16-year-old boy who had stolen some chickens; the youth is stripped to his underpants and humiliated. "It is easy to imagine what might have developed if the filmmaker (Jean-Mari Teno) and his camera had not been present. Teno comments 'The paradox of this country is that the national sport - far more popular than soccer - is the plundering of resources by our heads and chiefs, yet a youth was nearly lynched for stealing one hen and four chicks'. Teno wonders if the powerless in the face of massive injustice take out their rage on those less powerful than themselves".

Choirboys, The (1977) Charles Durning and Asian guy go swimming in white briefs (Durning has a T-shirt). Locker room scenes too.

Chung King Express (1994) Romantic comedy drama. Nice cop (Tony Leung Chiu-Wai) in several scenes around his flat in white singlet and briefs.

City Heat (1984) 30s gangster comedy. Burt Reynolds in his underwear in a bedroom scene with Madeline Kahn. Also, an old guy glimpsed in the back of a car in his underwear, socks and garters, after Clint Eastwood steals his clothes, and another guy on a bed in underwear, socks and garters.

Class (1983) Comedy. In a prep-school prank near the start of the movie, Rob Lowe locks Andrew McCarthy out in the quadrangle in women's underwear. Lowe is also seen in pale boxers in a later scene.

Class Act (1992) Teen comedy. Christopher "Kid" Reid falling about in his white T-shirt and pale boxers, getting dressed for a date.

Clay Pigeons (1998) Clay goes to Amanda's house, but finds Lester (Vince Vaughn) there (in his underwear).

Clean and Sober (1988) Brian Benben (before "Dream On") climbs out of his sweatpants before Michael Keaton, revealing his classic white jockey briefs.

Clockwise (1986) Comedy. Headmaster John Cleese, needing clothes, has to go along with his student's plan: stopping in the woods, the schoolgirl gets Cleese to takes off his monk's habit, and persuades Michael Percival to strip to his underwear and put the habit on. Headmaster and schoolgirl then grab the guy's clothes and run to the car, Cleese in his underpants.

Clockwork Orange, A (1971) Alex (Malcolm McDowell) plods around in his underwear and is surprised to discover his "Post Corrective Adviser" Mr. Deltoid in the apartment. Deltoid is happy to have found the young boy before he has had a chance to get dressed.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) Richard Dreyfus is wearing his light blue boxers and is bent over a bathroom sink when his young son paddles his butt with a ping pong paddle. Richard makes a funny face in reaction.

Closer You Get, The (2000) Comedy. Kieran (Ian Hart), and Mickey (Dessie Gallagher) seen in their underwear.

Clown, The (1952) Red Skelton is a washed up comic who loves his little boy, Tim Constadine. Red displays himself in boldly striped full-cut boxer shorts.

Clownhouse (1988) (TV) A 13 year old boy walks around in only pajama bottoms, then wets his bed when frightened by a dream. In the morning his butt is seen as he puts on underwear. He is then seen in underwear and a tee shirt. Later he is seen taking a bath, but nothing is shown.

Clueless (1995) High-school comedy. Makes a great visual gag out of the way Dion’s way cute boyfriend Murray (Donald Faison) carries the low-slung jeans fashion to its extreme. You always think they’re about to fall, but sadly, as in real life, this never quite happens.

Coach (1978) Soaked after coming in from the rain, Michael Biehn strips down to blue briefs.

Coca-Cola Kid, The (1985) Erik Roberts sitting on the couch talking on the phone in WHITE briefs.

Cocktail (1988) Tom Cruise, in white Hanes. Nice.

Cold Heaven (1992) Long first scene is of James Russo in white briefs and a T-shirt. Later in the movie, Teresa Russell pulls his pants off him and pulls him onto the bed.

Cold Sweat (1993) This unremarkable thriller is brightened by the presence of Adam Baldwin. Baldwin kills a man, and then strips to his boxers while burying the corpse, to avoid leaving incriminating evidence.

Color of Night (1994) Bruce Willis in shorts, in the pool, totally nude--even shows his penis. Also a shower scene, and a scene with him being nude and putting on jeans.

Color Purple, The (1985) Multiple award winning drama, including, if memory serves, a scene where Danny Glover dashes back and forth in his underwear, demanding his wife find various items he needs.

Comfort of Strangers, The (1990) Several scenes of Rupert Everett in boxers and birthday suit.

Coming to America (1988) Romantic comedy. Glimpse Arsenio Hall in white singlet and blue undershorts when Eddie Murphy tells him to get up and pulls back the blankets.

Commando (1985) Action. Arnold Schwarzenegger, stripped down to his little brown bikini briefs, rows a boat ashore.

Coneheads (1993) Sci-fi comedy. Two earthlings are taken to the coneheads' planet and presented to the leader -- in their gartered socks, undershirts, and boxer shorts.

Conversation, The (1974) Gene Hackman changes his pants while talking to his landlady on the telephone, revealing that he’s wearing classic white jockeys.

Cool Hand Luke (1967) Tons of scenes of the prisoners in their underwear. Paul Newman always in boxers, one guy always in briefs.

Corruptor, The (1999) Vu (Byron Mann) in his underwear.

Corvette Summer (1978) A young Mark Hamill crawling around in a prostitute’s van, shows a good glimpse of lots of boxer shorts sticking out over the top of his jeans. A fun movie for Hamill fans. (Mark Hamill did this movie one year after Star Wars).

Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970) Comedy. Tall, blond cop is seduced by a woman who gets him to strip to his socks and underwear (print boxers, white undershirt) and eventually to nothing but his socks. She grabs his clothes and runs out of the apartment - he chases after her, but ends up embarrassingly locked out in the corridor in just his socks. Another underwear scene follows immediately as cops question a guy in his print boxers and dirty white undershirt.

Coupe de Ville (1990) Comedy/drama. Two scenes with co-lead in white briefs - once as a young boy, and then ten or fifteen years later.

Courage Under Fire (1996) Lou Diamond Phillips wearing only a jock strap. Nice shot of him from the side as he pulls up shorts over his firm bare ass (tan line visible).

Cowboy Way, The (1994) Action/Comedy. Woody Harrelson in underwear a couple of times, and also a nice butt shot.

Creator (1985) Vincent Spano in white boxers, twice.

CrissCross (1992) David Arnott (very cute) gets out of bed wearing only his briefs. It’s kind dark, but still nice.

Crow, The (1994) Supernatural revenge fantasy. In a scene lasting several minutes, Eric Draven (Brandon Lee) pays a visit to sympathetic cop Albrecht (Ernie Hudson) at his home. This handsome, black police officer is in his cop cap and underwear - white T-shirt, grey-striped boxer shorts.

Cruel Intentions (1999) Sebastian finds Blaine (Joshua Jackson) and Greg (Eric Mabius) in bed together, both in their underwear, and takes a picture to blackmail Greg. Sebastian enters Kathryn's room to find her in bed and a guy under the bed, whom we then see leaving in his underwear.

Cruising (1980) Pacino calls at a door which is opened by a guy wearing a white trimmed blue pair of Jockey briefs and a matching singlet (A-shirt). Good long shots of the Y-front, buttocks and chest.

Crush, The (1993) Alicia Silverstone taking off her underwear while he is hiding in the closet. (huh?)

Cry-Baby (1990) Johnny Depp. Great scene of Depp hanging from ceiling showing his FOLs. Writer-director John Waters revealed that Depp wore not one but three pairs of underpants for the 'whoops-we've-gratuitously-ripped-his-trousers-off' scene. No unsightly bulges there!

Cuba (1979) Drama. Handsome young Cuban man comes home, strips as he crosses the lawn, and dives into the swimming pool in his trim white boxer shorts.

Curse, The (1987) Wil Wheaton is seen at 14 in only underwear.

Cutting Edge, The (1992) DB Sweeney in white boxers at beginning.

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Pacific Coast Men's Doubles Championship

Bears Blank Tritons 5-0

Stepanov & Irwanto Win Semis

LA JOLLA – On a busy Sunday for the California men's tennis team, Carl Emil Overbeck clinched a 5-0, nighttime victory over UC San Diego and teamed with Mikey Wright to clinch the doubles point against the Tritons at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. Jonathan Irwanto and Timofey Stepanov won their consolation semifinal Sunday morning in the Pacific Coast Men's Doubles Championship, but the consolation final was rained out. Stepanov and Irwanto, one of several pairs seeded 17th in the annual doubles tournament, defeated Caleb and Christian Settles, 4-6, 7-6(2), 10-7, in the Pacific Coast consolation semis. The Golden Bears were set to face Stanford's Filip Kolasinski and Hudson Rivera in the noon PT consolation final, until Mother Nature intervened. The Tritons were scheduled to host Cal at 3 p.m. PT at the Northview Tennis Courts in La Jolla, but rain scuttled the match at UCSD. The teams instead moved to the drier courts at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club for a 5:45 p.m. PT start. At court-three doubles, Cal's Alex Chang and John Kim beat Philip Lan and Carson Lee, 6-2, but then Ryder Jackson and Qian Sun – in the latter's first collegiate doubles match – lost on court one, 7-5, to UCSD's Zach Pellouchoud and Pelayo Rodriguez. Wright and Overbeck bested William Lan and Daniel Traxler, 7-6(4), on court two to secure the point for Cal. The Bears were dominant in singles, dropping just one set, with that coming in Sun's first collegiate singles match, though that contest was abandoned when Cal completed its victory. The Bears collected singles wins from Kim, Stepanov, Overbeck – who topped Carson Lee, 7-6(8), 6-1, to clinch – and Irwanto to post the 5-0 result. Cal plays again next Sunday, when it visits SMU for a nonconference battle in Dallas. Pacific Coast Men's Doubles Championship – Cal Results March 3, 2024, in La Jolla, Calif. La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club Semifinal Round [17] Jonathan Irwanto/Timofey Stepanov (Cal) def. Caleb Settles/Christian Settles, 4-6, 7-6(2), 10-7 Final [17] Jonathan Irwanto/Timofey Stepanov (Cal) vs. [17] Filip Kolasinski/Hudson Rivera (Stanford), RAINED OUT California (4-5) defeats UC San Diego (3-11), 5-0 March 3, 2024, in La Jolla, Calif. La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club Doubles 1. Zach Pellouchoud/Pelayo Rodriguez (UCSD) def. Ryder Jackson/Qian Sun (Cal), 7-5 2. Carl Emil Overbeck/Mikey Wright (Cal) def. William Lan/Daniel Traxler (UCSD), 7-6(4)* 3. Alex Chang/John Kim (Cal) def. Philip Lan/Carson Lee (UCSD), 6-2 Order of Finish – 3, 1, 2* *Clinched the doubles point for Cal Singles 1. Carl Emil Overbeck (Cal) def. Carson Lee (UCSD), 7-6(8), 6-1^ 2. Alex Chang (Cal) vs. Philip Lan (UCSD), 6-4, 6-5 UNF 3. Jonathan Irwanto (Cal) def. Diogo Tinoco (UCSD), 7-6(2), 6-2 4. Pelayo Rodriguez (UCSD) vs. Qian Sun (Cal), 7-5, 1-4 UNF 5. Timofey Stepanov (Cal) def. Zach Pellouchoud (UCSD), 6-2, 6-4 6. John Kim (Cal) def. Charles Qian (UCSD), 6-3, 6-4 Order of Finish – 6, 5, 1^, 3 ^Clinched the overall win for Cal Stay Posted For further coverage of the Bears, follow them on Twitter (@CalMensTennis), Instagram (@CalMensTennis) and Facebook (/CalMensTennis/).

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The era of the epic album:

As rock, folk, and country music grew in popularity so did the ambitions of its best practitioners to make impressive albums. In the mid-60s, after the artistic and commercial success of Bob Dylan’s Bringing It All Back Home, musicians began to respond to and compete with each other to make epic music. With Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys’ symphonic Pet Sounds, “pop” had entered the era of the album. By the late 60s, rock musicians who wanted to be thought of as bold, innovative, and artistic were concentrating on long-playing records, at a time when the singles market was hitting a plateau.

Just after the watershed year of 1967 – when stunning albums by The Beatles (Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band) and Jefferson Airplane (Surrealistic Pillow) were released – more and more bands jumped on the album bandwagon, realizing that the format gave them the space and time to create different and challenging sounds. The days of record labels wanting a constant production line of three-minute singles were disappearing. By 1968, singles were being outsold by albums for the first time, helped by the increase in production quality of high-fidelity stereo sound and the idea of the album as an artistic whole. The time spent making long-players changed from hours to weeks, or even months.

This also came at a time when journalism began to give rock music more considered attention. In February 1966, a student called Paul Williams launched the magazine Crawdaddy!, devoted to rock’n’roll music criticism. The masthead boasted that it was “the first magazine to take rock and roll seriously.” The following year, Rolling Stone was launched.

The birth of FM radio:

Another important turning point in the rise of the album had been a mid-60s edict from the Federal Communications Commission, which ruled that jointly owned AM and FM stations had to present different programming. Suddenly, the FM band opened up to rock records, aimed at listeners who were likely to be more mature than AM listeners. Some stations – including WOR-FM in New York – began allowing DJs to play long excerpts of albums. Stations across America were soon doing the same, and within a decade FM had overtaken AM in listenership in the US. It was also during this period that AOR (album-oriented radio) grew in popularity, with playlists built on rock albums.

This suited the rise of the concept album by serious progressive-rock musicians. Prog rock fans were mainly male and many felt that they were effectively aficionados of a new type of epic music, made by pioneers and artisans. The prog musicians believed they were trailblazers – in a time when rock music was evolving and improving. Carl Palmer, the drummer for Emerson, Lake & Palmer, said they were making “music that had more quality,” while Jon Anderson of Yes thought that the changing times marked the progression of rock into a “higher art form.” Perhaps this was the ultimate manifestation of “pop” becoming “rock.”

The avant-garde explosion:

Lyrics in many 70s albums were more ambitious than the pop songs of the 50s and 60s. Similes, metaphors, and allegory began to spring up, with Emerson, Lake & Palmer emboldened to use the allegory of a “weaponized armadillo” in one track. Rock bands, sparked perhaps by Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, seemed to be matching the avant-garde explosion in the bebop era: there was a belief in making albums more unified in theme but more disparate in sound.

In a June 2017 issue of The New Yorker, Kelefa Sanneh summed up the persistent popularity of this new genre by saying, “The prog-rock pioneers embraced extravagance: odd instruments and fantastical lyrics, complex compositions and abstruse concept albums, flashy solos and flashier live shows. Concert-goers could savor a new electronic keyboard called a Mellotron, a singer dressed as a bat-like alien commander, an allusion to a John Keats poem, and a philosophical allegory about humankind’s demise – all in a single song (“Watcher Of The Skies”) by Genesis.”

Genesis were one of the bands leading the way in terms of epic music...

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In this latest podcast, we sample a clip from our previous Beach Boys Book Club episode, as our leading contributor Gary Wells @vintage-leisure relates how he and a friend managed to find themselves backstage at an early 1990s Beach Boys concert in Canada, chatting to Mike, Al and Carl. It’s a little comical, poignant, and slightly eccentric at various moments, but it’s a great story with some treasured memories.

We also recommend a conversation between Gary and singer and actress, Donna Loren, to be found at her Love's a Secret Weapon Podcast, and in our brief post-credits segment, recall one of the quirkier moments in the 1972 concert documentary, Elvis on Tour, involving Elvis, the Mayor of Roanoke, a paper bag full of cash and floral guitar.

Special thanks to Gary for sharing his Beach Boys adventure with us. Find us on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music and more.

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A Pre-History of Fanfiction V: Fandom Drama, More Zines, and Conclusion

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Chapter 5: Other Zines

Zines existed out of the K/S bubble, of course. Our old friend Sherlock Holmes laid claim to many staple pages often crossing over with the Doctor, Lovecraft’s monsters, and Count Dracula like in the pages of the SH-SF Fanthology edited by Ruth Berman. Zines like the Holmesian Federation edited by Signe Landon and written by Dana Martin Batory, Ruth Berman, John C. Bunnel, and Tina Rhea explored Holmes’ world in both fiction and non-fiction. When Lord of the Rings was republished in paperback in the 60s, zines like Bernie Zuber’s Mytholore explored Tolkein and other fantasy works.

Duh duh duh DUN DA DUN DUN DA DUN. The premier of Star Wars in 1977 inspired many zines. B. Clark published the first Star Wars fanzine, Skywalker in 1978. Others included Empire Stars by JJ Adamson and the Mos Eisley Chronicle by Doborah Rubin. The first sexual SW content appeared in the pages of Guardian #3 edited by Linda Deneroff and Cynthia Levine. Han/Luke slash filled the pages of zine to the point where the director of the Official Star Wars Fan Club sent Guardian and other publications a letter that demanded that they stop publishing porn along with a series of guidelines for zines.

Another fandom that comes up quite a lot in zine culture is Blake’s 7, a British SF tv show that shared many producers, writers, editors, and actors with Doctor Who (I guess that’s true of most British shows). The fandom was huge, especially for one that is not super active today. The creator, writers, and actors were uniquely involved in the fandom. The creator, Terry Nation, told zine editor Carl Hiles that he didn’t want Blakes 7 fanworks to appear in any zine that weren’t solely dedicated to Blakes. It wasn’t all negative, Nation also supplied a very kind introduction to a fanfiction titled Reflections in a Shattered Glass by Joe Nazzaro. Actor Gareth Thomas read a fan poem by Mary G T Weber out loud at a con, embracing her after.

Blake’s 7 was not without its troubles though. The fandom split in the late 80s when a fan revealed to Blake actor Paul Darrow the names of three fans slash producing fans, a writer, editor, and artist, who were operating under pseudonyms. Darrow sent a letter to these fans demanding them to stop publishing anything involving ‘his character or his likeness’. This caused a rift in the fandom between those who supported Darrow and those supporting the three targeted fans. (Fanlore - The Blake’s 7 War) It is speculated that Darrow was using slash as a scapegoat to obfuscate criticism he was receiving for participating in for-profit cons. This is a common theme in fandom, the disconnect between fans and those that make the show. For example, Jensen Ackles of Supernatural fame has made it clear that he does not like to answer questions about shipping his character with Castiel.

Slash became such a huge part of fandom that zine dedicated entirely to slash without a home fandom appeared in the 80s. One such zine was Dyad edited by Divya Blacque. Dyad used a far reaching amount of derivative works including Man from Uncle, Simon and Simon, Quantum Leap, Startsky and Hutch, Lethal Weapon 2, and China Beach. Slash developed its own genre conventions and language. In this case, not only is the author decentralized but the derivative work is as well. This marks another evolution of fandom from where organizing around a particular work or works is most important to where engaging in fannish behaviors is central.

Conclusions and Findings

For a time in the 80s and 90s, zines coexisted with online fan forums like alt.tv.x files.creative and The Aquiter Files for Blake’s 7. However, the ease, accessibility, and ubiquity of the internet won out and have pushed zines to the fringes of fandom. That is not to say that zines do not exist but they are most certainly not the main medium of fanfiction today.

So much has changed since the days of Gulliver and Pamela.

Fanfiction now exists on online archives like AO3 and fandom discourse lurks on Tumblr, available to a wider amount of people than a zine would ever be able to service. Fanfiction has increased in popularity and visibility in the past two decades. Fic has even transformed into multi-media franchises like EL James’ 50 Shades of Gray and Cassandra Clare’s The Mortal Instruments. The increasing acceptance of LQBTQ+ people has made the secrecy around slash all but obsolete.

Though there are endless problems within fandom and fandom behavior, I want to encourage you all to keep engaging with communities you love whether that be centered around a fictional work, a hobby, or anything else that piques your fancy. Keep putting your art and your words out there, you don’t need a middleman or a gatekeeper or a publisher to give you permission. Your little tumblr blog might set a precedence if you let it.

This is not an overarching explanation of fandom and is limited to a few works, places, and time periods. If you want to know more, I’ll link my sources in other post

I would like to give a very special thank you to Fanlore, a spectacular and far-reaching wiki with thousands of pages of amazing rabbit holes. I would also like to thank those fans that wrote their own histories like Mickela Ecks and Writer’s University, Jenna Sinclair, Alec Nevala-Lee, and Gloria Comandini. Though I used academic journals, these personal histories were the most elucidating.

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Aripeka, Florida is a mix of history and natural charm on Florida’s Nature Coast. The 120-acre town is surrounded by Gulf water, marshes, a sandhill preserve and two natural fresh water springs. Aripeka is on the Gulf of Mexico, about two miles west of U.S. 19 in either Hernando County (via Osowaw Boulevard) or Pasco County (via Aripeka Road), AKA County Road 595. Let me explain the town’s split personality: it’s partly in Pasco County and partly in Hernando County with the South Hammock Creek Bridge serving as the dividing line. The creek is an inlet for the Gulf, and the bridge accommodates two vehicle lanes and areas for fishing. According to Eric, a young fisherman I met on the bridge, it’s possible to catch snapper, redfish, and snook at that location. What I saw in the shallow, murky water was different: pinfish, needlefish, and mullet. Eric is from New Jersey and I am from Minnesota so we shared a laugh at how different the fish are here in Florida. When I said, “Pinfish are mostly for bait, right?” trying to act knowledgeable, it caused another smile. Eric said, “No, you can eat them.” He also said that in the winter months, the water is crystal clear. Eric and a pinfish on the South Hammock Creek bridge. Image courtesy of Deanna Dammer Kimbrough. Norfleet’s Fish Camp and Carl’s Store are adjacent to the South Hammock Creek Bridge. The Camp is private property, but I could see several folks dressed in swimming suits having fun on the dock. Enjoying Aripeka Florida Other excellent ways to enjoy Aripeka include kayaking, canoeing, and SCUBA diving. Aripeka has its own library, a community farmer’s market, and even a Community Club that was constructed in 1960 on donated land. Aripeka has its own library, farmers market, and community clubhouse that was built on donated land in 1960. Image by Diane Bedard. One of the favorite places for visitors is the Post Office, located conveniently on Aripeka Road. It has gone through many different names and locations (see related section in this article), but it is an official, functioning postal service. As always, you want to be sure to check with businesses and clubs for their hours of operation before going there. Be sure to stop in at Norfleet’s store. The Norfleet family have been a part of Aripeka for many generations and the store has been a part of the community for over 50 years. Image by Diane Bedard. The 2010 Census reported 308 people in Aripeka, and I saw a mix of really old, not too old, sort of new, and really new homes. Some of the homes were more like estates. There is a real mix of homes in Aripeka – some old, some new, some large, some not. This is the view looking west from the Hammock Creek Bridge. I wouldn’t go so far as to call Aripeka a gated community, but there are a lot of fences and gates to keep privacy for the residents. Though there doesn’t seem to be much room for expansion, I did see several real estate signs advertising homes and empty lots for sale. I guess nothing stays the same. How Did Aripeka Get Here? According to Florida’s Adventure Coast website, the accepted history of Aripeka is that it was named after Sam Jones, a famous Mikasuki chief, who was called Aripeka or Aripeika. “The name is possibly corrupted from Muskogee “abihka” (pile at the base or heap at the root), which was a contest for supremacy among warriors who piled up scalps, covering the base of the war-pole.” Sometimes names are more intriguing when they are left to the imagination. The caption on this 1967 postcard says, “This island park on hiway 595, two miles west of hiway 19, between New Port Richey and Weeki Wachee Springs, provides free picnic sheds, beach, boat ramp and fishing. Overnight camping at nominal charge; ice, groceries, gas, Notary . . . Night Arrivals: If store closed, drive in and camp. Y'all Come!” Image courtesy of Fivay.org An aerial view of the unincorporated town of Aripeka helps us see why it was originally designated Gulf Key. In 1859, the property was “deeded to” Major John Parsons (an original founder of Bay Port) and Nannie Yulee (whose father, Senator David Yulee, owned a sugar mill and plantation in Homosassa). Gulf Key was officially settled in 1873 (per the Florida State Gazetteer). By 1885, Gulf Key had a reported population of just over 30 people. It had become a shipping port, which by the early 20th Century was big competition for railroad transportation. Carrie Littell Stevens poses with an alligator captured outside her home on Hammock Creek, about 1900. Carrie and her husband Dan were members of early pioneer families who settled at Aripeka. From 1898 to 1902 the post office was known as Wheeler. This is a picture of the photograph hanging at the tax collector’s office, provided to Mike Olson by the Norfleet family. The number of residents on Gulf Key increased by at least three in 1886 with the arrival of George W.C. Littell, his wife Amanda, and their sickly son Weaver. Their reason for moving to Florida is said to have been to improve Weaver’s health. George Littell would become a teacher in 1893 at what was then the Argo School, and in 1898 he built the Littell Fish Camp. Mr. Corwin Pearl (C.P.) Littell and his wife, Hilma Sue, 1960, in front of their house. They arrived at Aripeka in 1886, then known as Gulf Key. George Littell became a teacher and they built Littell Fish Camp. Image by Francis Johnson courtesy of Florida State Archives. Electricity and Telecommunications Can you imagine when the only option for getting your mail was to go to the Post Office? Can you imagine not being able to flip a switch to turn on a light or pick up a telephone to call family or friends? If you lived in Aripeka before 1883, you wouldn’t even have had a post office. It wasn’t until 1947 that the Rural Electrification Administration project brought electricity to Aripeka, and 1950 when phone lines were strung up in the small gulf coast town. I found no evidence of how many people actually had electricity or phones installed right away or how much it cost. Telephone service was brought to Aripeka in 1950. Party lines were common in rural telephone markets through the 1970s. I personally remember the days of “party lines”, where you had to share phone service and hoped no one listened in on your conversation. I’m betting that was the case in Aripeka way back then. The Post Office is Established in 1883 The first post office in Aripeka was originally named the Gulf Key Post Office, established in October 1883. Three years later, it was renamed Argo, only to become Gulf Key again five years after that. Then, in 1895 the Aripeka Post Office was established, with George Pine as postmaster, who was originally from New Jersey. In 1896 the Gulf Key Post Office was “discontinued” and two years later the Wheeler Post Office came into being but was discontinued in 1902. Hernando County intersection in Aripeka. Image by Deanna Dammer Kimbrough. If all of that seems confusing, Fivay.org shows that “The first post office was on the Hernando County side, and in the early days the northern part of the town was called Aripeka and southern part of the town was called Hammock Creek.” Pasco County intersection in Aripeka. Yes. It is the same road. Image by Deanna Dammer Kimbrough. In 1887, Pasco County was born, having separated from Hernando County, and taking Aripeka with it! All of this must have been unsettling for the residents. We don’t know how many towns or areas in the United States have gone through name changes over the decades... But that’s another story. Aripeka has the Prospect of Becoming a Thriving Town That is a quote from former Postmaster George Pine. He also noted that a store and church were built in the small bayside town, and several families from Arkansas built homes. By the early 1900s, things were beginning to thrive. In 1908, the First Baptist Church was organized. Aripeka's First Baptist Church was organized in 1908. It is still used today. Image by Deanna Dammer Kimbrough. The Aripeka Company was a corporation developed by Richard Abbey Ellis. The company’s main goal was to sell small tracts to be used solely for building homes. Another quote from Ellis which appeared in a 1908 edition of the Tampa Morning Tribute states an additional goal: “...to keep out speculators, thus securing industrious, law-abiding home-makers for citizens, and keeping out, or, when necessary, driving out, the lawless, undesirable element that so often gets control of and ruins settlements that would otherwise be most desirable.” Wow! A view of Aripeka's inland marshes. Image courtesy of Deanna Dammer Kimbrough. That was way before the Fair Housing Act of 1968. In fairness to Mr. Ellis, his company did provide financial help for emigrants who could repay the loan “out of the land itself.” Eventually, as it turns out, Ellis did not have enough money to gain title of the town. He had to sell. Aripeka Keeps Thriving E.G. Willingham was a prosperous lumber merchant from Atlanta, Georgia. In September 1910, the Atlanta Constitution reports that Willingham bought the entire town of Aripeka, with the exception of the church and schoolhouse. The purchase price was $15,000. A historic photo of the Osowaw Inn in Aripeka. The hotel burned in the 1960s. Image courtesy of Florida State Archives. At that point in time, there were many homes, a couple of hotels, some stores, the post office of course, and even “parks, a church, schoolhouse, and everything pertaining to a first-class community.” Willingham planned to develop the town even more and make it into “an important municipality.” As early as 1917, he was the owner of the Hotel Osowaw, which he sold to Mrs. Josephine Lynch in 1921, who in turn sold it to N.P. Lynch in 1924. Moonshine and a still in the attic. Image courtesy of Florida State Archives. Ironically, the hotel, then called the Os-o-Wa Inn, was raided by Prohibition Government agents in the pre-dawn hours of October 1931. The Os-O-Waw burned in the 1960s. According to local lore, Babe Ruth lost his World Series ring in a privy at the Inn. Who put the Famous in Aripeka? Most folks who have lived in Pasco, Hernando, or Citrus counties have heard about Babe Ruth having stayed in the Osowaw Inn and a couple of cabins in Aripeka. It’s true. Apparently, The Babe loved to hunt and fish while in the area. Other local lore says some of The Babe’s Yankee teammates were with him on occasion and even Jack Dempsey. The cabin that "The Babe" stayed in while fishing Aripeka's fine waters. Image courtesy of Florida State Archives. At one time Aripeka had its own artist colony. In 1976, James Rosenquist moved to Aripeka. The well-known Modern/Pop art painter lived there until April 2009 when a raging brush fire destroyed his home, office studio and all of his artwork. A residence located off of Osowaw Blvd. in the Hernando County side of Aripeka. According to Carl Norfleet, this is the former Aripeka school, in operation in the first half of the 20th century. According to another resident, it was James Rosenquist's home at one point. Image courtesy of Jeff Miller. Aripeka’s artist colony also attracted landscape artist Leslie Neumann, who moved there from New York in 1989. She still lives and paints in what she calls “paradise”. Remember Anita Bryant? She was pretty famous as a singer in the 50s and 60s, perhaps most notably for the song, Paper Roses, that she recorded long before a very young Marie Osmond hit the charts with it. A 1970 Florida Orange Growers ad featuring Anita Bryant as the organization's spokesperson. Image courtesy of Florida Orange Growers. The former Miss Oklahoma, orange juice spokeswoman, brand ambassador for the Florida Citrus Commission, and anti-gay rights activist ended “a decade-long hiatus from show business” by touring in a motor home while she lived in Florida. In 1988 Bryant performed at the Elks Lodge of Aripeka. The 80-year-old now lives in her home state of Oklahoma. Storms, Tornadoes and Earthquakes Yes, there has been some earthquake activity recorded at Aripeka. The City-Data.com website shows the most recent activity in the Aripeka area occurring on September 10, 2006, registered a magnitude of 5.9 which was classified as “moderate” and occurring “286.6 miles away from the city center.” That same website reports that tornado activity in the Aripeka area is “slightly above Florida state average.” In 1966 and 1983 tornadoes reached enough wind speed to cause death and damage. This house was literally raised from its foundation, moved and set down along Osowaw Blvd. by the "No Name Storm" of 1993. Image by Jeff Cannon. Probably the most unforgettable storm to hit the Nature Coast was on March 13, 1993. The No Name Storm hit the coast at around midnight without warning. Aripeka was one of the “hardest hit areas,” which included Hernando Beach, Bayport, Pine Island, and Weeki Wachee Gardens. There was one death reported in Aripeka, but the damage to all of those areas was tremendous. As a Times staff reporter wrote on the 25th anniversary, “The storm had no name. But few will forget its angry face.” It was also dubbed “The Storm of the Century,” Hopefully the 21st Century won’t find a way to compete with that frightening moniker. The eastern view from the Hammock Creek Bridge. Image by Diane Bedard. Ending on a High Note Aripeka is still a quaint, peaceful town, more akin to a village. Houses line the banks, folks fish from the bridges, motorcycles, and cars ride through on the main road, and the vibe is colorful and filled with nature. Another gentle step back into history Read the full article

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Discover the Tranquillity of Windermere Resort Muskoka for Your Next Escape | Windermere House

Looking for the perfect place to unwind and reconnect with nature? Nestled on the shores of Lake Rosseau, the Windermere Resort Muskoka offers the ultimate lakeside retreat. Surrounded by pristine wilderness and scenic vistas, this iconic Muskoka resort blends luxury and tranquility, making it an ideal destination for a peaceful getaway. Whether you're seeking a romantic escape, a family vacation, or a relaxing weekend with friends, Windermere Resort promises an unforgettable experience where you can truly relax and rejuvenate.

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The classic Victorian architecture and beautifully manicured gardens create a picturesque setting that instantly makes you feel at home. Whether you're lounging on the expansive front porch, strolling along the lakefront, or exploring the surrounding woods, the resort exudes a sense of calm and relaxation that’s hard to find elsewhere.

Luxurious Accommodations with Lakeside Views

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Explore the Muskoka Region: Windermere Resort is also an ideal base for exploring the surrounding Muskoka region. Known for its natural beauty, Muskoka is home to numerous hiking trails, forests, and scenic drives. Whether you’re hiking through the woods or visiting nearby towns like Bracebridge or Port Carling, the region offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor exploration.

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A stay at Windermere Resort wouldn’t be complete without indulging in its exceptional dining options. The resort’s on-site restaurants provide a variety of culinary experiences that highlight the flavors of Muskoka. The Rosseau Grill offers fine dining with a seasonal menu that features locally sourced ingredients and gourmet dishes. Guests can enjoy a romantic dinner with stunning lake views or gather with friends for an unforgettable meal.

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In addition to offering a serene vacation spot, Windermere Resort is also a popular venue for weddings, corporate retreats, and other special events. With its stunning lakefront location and beautifully landscaped grounds, the resort provides a romantic and scenic backdrop for weddings and celebrations of all sizes. The dedicated event staff ensures that every detail is taken care of, from catering to decor, making your special day truly memorable.

Plan Your Stay at Windermere Resort Muskoka

Windermere Resort Muskoka is more than just a place to stay—it’s a destination where you can escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life and reconnect with nature. Whether you’re seeking a quiet retreat, an adventure-filled getaway, or a romantic lakeside escape, Windermere Resort offers the perfect balance of luxury and tranquillity.

With its rich history, luxurious accommodations, fine dining, and access to the stunning natural beauty of Muskoka, Windermere Resort is the ultimate choice for your next escape.

Visit Windermere House to plan your stay and discover the tranquillity of Muskoka for yourself!

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Clean House at Secret Service Leadership

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Former Secret Service agents Tim Miller and Scott Bryson say that the second assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump shows that it's time to clean house at the Secret Service and replace the agency's leadership.

"Well, that's the problem and, unfortunately, they're not held accountable," Miller said Tuesday during an appearance on Newsmax's "Carl Higbie FRONTLINE."

"These guys are fantastic agents, and they're doing everything they can, even at their own lives' risks, to go out there and do this every day. They deserve better leadership. When we're told that the Secret Service has corrected it, we've applied all the appropriate resources, we ought to be able to take that to the bank. That didn't happen, and I think the American people become more and more concerned about the ability of the mission, and that's what this is all about. It's the mission of the Secret Service to proactively prevent things like this from even happening, not waiting till the last minute and doing things that are reactive in nature."

Trump was playing golf at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday when a Secret Service agent spotted a gun barrel sticking out of a tree line.

The agent opened fire on the gunman, who was identified by law enforcement as Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, before Routh had a chance to take a shot.

Routh fled the scene in his vehicle, but was arrested on I-95 in neighboring Martin County a short time later after a witness snapped a picture of his license plate and gave the information to authorities.

Bryson said Secret Service leadership needs to "100%" be cleaned out at the highest levels because "this is a serious job for serious people."

"I've worked for some guys in the past that were super old school, and I didn't like it at the time when I was a young agent, but now that I'm an older guy, I get it," he said. "I understand where they were coming from. … There's a standard. And whether it's Secret Service, FBI, or the police academy, there has to be a certain standard. I don't care if you're a man or a woman, straight or gay. The standard is the standard. If you meet the standard, you're on the team. If you don't, you're out."

Following the July 13 attempt on Trump's life in Butler, Pennsylvania, and Sunday's incident in Florida, Miller said, "I think the gloves have to come off here."

"This was another mission failure," he said. "Were it not for the heroic actions of a diligent, qualified, trained Secret Service agent to identify and go after this protectee, we would be having a very different conversation. But again, why weren't the resources applied?"

Nicole Wells ✉

Nicole Wells, a Newsmax general assignment reporter covers news, politics, and culture. She is a National Newspaper Association award-winning journalist.

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Omega Radio for August 12, 2017; #143.

Night Beats “Love Ain’t Strange (Everything Else Is)”

Pnature Walk “Vehicle”

Video Daughters “January Sun”

Diet Cig “Barf Day”

Black Angels, The “I’d Kill For Her”

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard “12 Bar Bruise”

Vanity “You’ll Never Matter That Much To Them”, “Don’t Be Shy”

Daddy Issues “I’m Not”

Melkbelly “Bathroom At The Beach”

Aquarian Blood “Heaven Is In My Head / Won’t Forget To Die”

Downtown Boys “The Wall”

JJ Doll “Life’s A Joke”

Betrayers “Little Girl (You’ve Got Some Growing Up To Do)”, “Hey Now Mary”

Biblical “Monsoon Season”

Bike Thiefs “Destination Wedding”

Broken Talent “Get Off The Stage”

Priests “No Big Bang”

Tasty “-“

Carl Sagan’s Skate Shoes “[I]”

Slowcoaches “Living Out”

Dame “Shy Bullet”

Foster Care “Kommie Kunt”

Mary Bell “Trash Tongue”

Dilly Dally “Know Yourself”

Taiwan Housing Project “Subterranean Pedigree”, “Ideal Body Arrangement”

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard “Gamma Knife”

Sediment Club “Deeper Into Hell”

Pygmy Shrews “Catheter”

Miss Destiny “Law And Order”

Snakehole “Bum Song”, “Good Conversation”

Deluxe mix of garage, post-punk, d.i.y., indie, and more.

#King Gizzard #Taiwan Housing Project #Dame #Slowcoaches #Priests #JJ Doll #Downtown Boys #Pnature Walk

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Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner | Goodreads

"NATIONAL BESTSELLER • An exhilarating novel about one American family, the dark moment that shatters their suburban paradise, and the wild legacy of trauma and inheritance, from the New York Times bestselling author of Fleishman Is in Trouble

New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice • New York Magazine’s Beach Read Book Club Pick • Belletrist Book Club Pick

“A big, juicy, wickedly funny social satire . . . probably the funniest book ever about generational family trauma.”—Oprah Daily

“Joins the pantheon of great American novels . . . Long Island Compromise is an exploration of intergenerational trauma and an unabashed critique of income inequality . . . Brodesser-Akner has written a humane, brazen, gorgeous novel whose words dance exuberantly on the page.”—Los Angeles Times

“Is this book as good [as Fleishman is in Trouble]? It’s better. Sprawling yet nimble, this is [Brodesser-Akner’s] Big American Reform Jewish Novel . . . Brodesser-Akner is empathetic to her characters’ pathological inability to know themselves, but she is also merciless when it comes to the idea that acknowledging confusion is not enough.”—The New York Times

“Comprising immersive, tragicomic deep dives into the Fletchers’ personal pathologies and inner demons . . . Long Island Compromise is ingeniously plotted, its various storylines building toward several extremely satisfying plot twists . . .The potentially corrosive nature of wealth has rarely been explored with such humanity.”—The Atlantic

“Brodesser-Akner is a keen observer of class aspiration as a survival method.”—The New Yorker

“Were we gangsters? No. But did we know how to start a fire?”

In 1980, a wealthy businessman named Carl Fletcher is kidnapped from his driveway, brutalized, and held for ransom. He is returned to his wife and kids less than a week later, only slightly the worse, and the family moves on with their lives, resuming their prized places in the saga of the American dream, comforted in the realization that though their money may have been what endangered them, it is also what assured them their safety.

But now, nearly forty years later, it’s clear that perhaps nobody ever got over anything, after all. Carl has spent the ensuing years secretly seeking closure to the matter of his kidnapping, while his wife, Ruth, has spent her potential protecting her husband’s emotional health. Their three grown children aren’t doing much better: Nathan’s chronic fear won’t allow him to advance at his law firm; Beamer, a Hollywood screenwriter, will consume anything—substance, foodstuff, women—in order to numb his own perpetual terror; and Jenny has spent her life so bent on proving that she’s not a product of her family’s pathology that she has come to define it. As they hover at the delicate precipice of a different kind of survival, they learn that the family fortune has dwindled to just about nothing, and they must face desperate questions about how much their wealth has played a part in both their lives’ successes and failures.

Long Island Compromise spans the entirety of one family’s history, winding through decades and generations, all the way to the outrageous present, and confronting the mainstays of American Jewish life: tradition, the pursuit of success, the terror of history, fear of the future, old wives’ tales, evil eyes, ambition, achievement, boredom, dybbuks, inheritance, pyramid schemes, right-wing capitalists, beta-blockers, psychics, and the mostly unspoken love and shared experience that unite a family forever."

August 2024

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LÉGENDES DU JAZZ

LEROY VINNEGAR, ‘’MAITRE DE LA BASSE QUI MARCHE’’

“They hired me because I’m a nice guy and I disciplined myself. I didn’t talk back and did what I was told—I gave them what they wanted.”

- Leroy Vinnegar

Né le 13 juillet 1928 à Indianapolis, en Indiana, Leroy Vinnegar était issu d’une famille musicale. À Indianapolis, Vinnegar avait grandi aux côtés d’autres futurs grands musiciens de jazz comme J.J. Johnson et Wes Montgomery.

Vinnegar avait commencé son éducation musicale à la radio en écoutant les groupes de Duke Ellington et Count Basie. Ses deux soeurs jouant du piano, Vinnegar s’était d’abord consacré à cet instrument. Comme il l’avait expliqué plus tard, “I tried my hand at piano, and I would have been a nice piano player, had I stayed with it.” Vinnegar expliquait comment il était passé à la contrebasse: “The bass player used to leave his instrument at the house after we’d rehearse, and I just started messing with it, and the next thing you know I was playing the bass. We just got a communication going.” Vinnegar n’avait jamais suivi de cours formels et avait appris à jouer de la contrebasse en autodidacte.

DÉBUTS DE CARRIÈRE

En 1952, à l’âge d’environ vingt-quatre ans, Vinnegar avait envisagé de poursuivre sa carrière sur une plus grande échelle. C’est alors qu’il avait décidé d’aller s’installer à Chicago. Il racontait: “I was getting ready to make my push. I knew I had to get out of Indianapolis, so I could get my music career started. There were good musicians in Indianapolis, but I wanted to move up the ladder, so I figured I’d move to Chicago and tune up, and then I would go to New York.”

À son arrivée à Chicago, Vinnegar avait découvert que faire carrière dans la ville des vents ne serait peut-être pas aussi facile qu’il l’avait cru. Comme Vinnegar l’avait expliqué avant d’éclater de rire: “Little did I know Chicago was just as fast as New York.’’ Il avait ajouté: “I thought I would just go there and get ready for the big one. Little did I know I was walking into a lion’s den. They were there waiting for my ass.” À l’époque, les contrebassistes dominants étaient Israel Crosby et Wilbur Ware. Vinnegar avait donc dû attendre patiemment son tour. Mais Vinnegar avait bientôt obtenu sa chance. Il précisait: “All the bass players were busy one week, and somebody said, ‘Hey there’s a new bass player in town by the name of Leroy Vinnegar.’ ‘Well, how does he play, man?’ ‘They say he can play, you know?’ ‘Well, we ain’t heard him.’ ‘Let’s try him and see. There ain’t nobody else here we can get.’” Vinnegar avait fait ses débuts à Chicago comme contrebassiste-maison au club Beehive, où il avait joué avec de grands noms du jazz comme Charlie Parker et Sonny Stitt.

Même si Vinnegar avait amorcé sa carrière à Chicago, il s’était particulièrement fait connaître à Los Angeles où il s’était installé en 1954, possiblement en compagnie de son ami, le pianiste Carl Perkins.

Après avoir enregistré abondamment tant comme leader qu’accompagnateur (son premier album solo était ‘’Leroy Walks’’ en 1958), Vinnegar s’était fait connaître du grand public dans les années 1950 en enregistrant avec de grands noms du jazz comme Lee Konitz, Art Tatum, André Previn, Stan Getz, Shorty Rogers, Chet Baker, Shelly Manne, Barney Kessel, Joe Castro et Serge Chaloff. Vinnegar avait notamment participé à l’enregistrement de l’album My Fair Lady de Previn et Manne, qui était devenu un des disques de jazz les plus vendus de l’histoire. Vinnegar avait également collaboré à d’autres albums à succès comme Swiss Movement d’Eddie Harris et Les McCann, qui avait été publié en 1969. Vinnegar s’était aussi produit au célèbre Lighthouse d’Hermosa Beach, en Californie, et au Diggers de Los Angeles à la fin des années 1950 avec le batteur et pianiste Don Joham.

À l’époque, les musiciens de couleur commençaient à peine à obtenir du travail de studio. En 1959, Vinnegar avait notamment joué sur la bande sonore du film Some Like it Hot mettant en vedette Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon et Tony Curtis. Plus tard, il a également fait une brève apparition au cinéma dans le rôle d’un musicien dans le film Some Call It Loving. Par son travail dans les studios de Los Angeles dans les années 1950 et 1960, Vinnegar avait aussi contribué à définir ce qu’on avait appelé plus tard le jazz de la Côte Ouest.

Au début des années 1960, Vinnegar avait joué occasionnellement avec le saxophoniste Teddy Edwards et le pianiste Les McCann. Enregistré au Festival de jazz de Montreux en 1969, l’album Rio Swiss Movement était devenu un des plus grands succès de la carrière de Vinnegar. Participaient également à l’enregistrement McCann, le saxophoniste Eddie Harris et le trompettiste Benny Bailey.

DERNIÈRES ANNÉES

Même si la demande pour les contrebassistes acoustiques avait nettement décliné à la suite de l’émergence du jazz-fusion et de la basse électrique à la fin des années 1960, Vinnegar avait continué de tirer ses marrons du feu en travaillant comme accompagnateur et musicien de tournée. Il avait aussi joué du banjo dans une émission de télévision mettant en vedette l’acteur George Segal dans lequel il interprétait le rôle d’un musicien de dixieland.

Atteint d’emphysème et de problèmes cardiaques qui l’obligeaient à être alimenté artificiellement en oxygène quinze heures par jour, Vinnegar avait quitté Los Angeles pour Portland, en Oregon, en 1986. Vinnegar connaissait déjà Portland pour l’avoir déjà visitée en 1973. Vinnegar avait aussi choisi Portland pour la qualité des musiciens de l’endroit. Il expliquait: “I met some nice musicians up here and we started creating something.” À Portland, Vinnegar se produisait régulièrement au club Atwater’s situé dans la U.S. Bank Tower. Comme l’avait confirmé l’épouse du contrebassiste Red Mitchell qui avait également décidé de s’installer en Oregon, Vinnegar ‘’was fully aware and grateful for what Portland and Oregon did for him.”

Même s’il devait respirer de l’oxygène à travers un tube durant ses performances, Vinnegar avait continué de travailler dans les clubs, de faire des tournées et d’enregistrer jusqu’à sa mort. À la demande de Vinnegar, le club Jazz de Opus de Portland avait interdit l’usage du tabac dans le cadre des performances du mardi soir, plusieurs années avant que de telles restrictions ne deviennent obligatoires.

Leroy Vinnegar est décédé d’une crise cardiaque le 3 août 1999 dans un hôpital de Portland. Il était âgé de soixante et onze ans. Le dernier album de Vinnegar comme leader, intitulé Integrity, avait été enregistré en 1995.

La principale contribution de Vinnegar à l’histoire du jazz avait été de sortir la contrebasse de son rôle traditionnel de soutien rythmique pour en faire un instrument soliste à part entière. Surnommé ‘’The Walker’’ et ‘’The Master of the Walking Bass’’, Vinnegar avait participé à plus de 600 sessions d’enregistrement au cours de sa carrière. En fait, la liste de musiciens avec lesquels Vinnegar avait collaboré était un véritable Who’s Who du Jazz. On y retrouve des noms comme Dexter Gordon, Howard McGhee, Gerry Mulligan, Ben Webster, Art Pepper, Jimmy Smith, Phineas Newborn, Sonny Stitt, Cedar Walton, Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz, Gerald Wilson, Frank Morgan, Harold Land, Barney Kessel, Art Tatum, Hampton Hawes, Red Garland, Teddy Edwards, Kenny Drew, Serge Chaloff, Sonny Criss, Benny Carter, Chet Baker, Lionel Hampton, Pepper Adams, Buddy Collette et plusieurs autres. Musicien polyvalent, Vinnegar avait joué non seulement avec les plus grands noms du jazz, mais également avec des vedettes de la musique pop comme Van Morrison et le groupe The Doors. Comme Vinnegar l’avait précisé dans une entrevue qu’il avait accordée en 1994: “They hired me because I’m a nice guy and I disciplined myself. I didn’t talk back and did what I was told— I gave them what they wanted.”

Très respecté par ses pairs, Vinnegar était aussi reconnu pour sa personnalité chaleureuse, sa grande générosité et son esprit d’équipe. Plusieurs musiciens de Portland considéraient d’ailleurs Vinnegar comme leur mentor. Le guitariste Dan Faehnle, qui avait joué avec des vedettes internationales comme Diana Krall et Pink Martini, avait déclaré: “I learned more from him than anyone else I ever played with.’’

En 1995, la législature de l’État de l’Oregon a rendu hommage à Vinnegar en désignant le 1er mai comme le Leroy Vinnegar Day. Le Leroy Vinnegar Jazz Institute de Portland State University a également été nommé en son honneur. Vinnegar a aussi été le premier musicien à avoir été intronisé au sein du Jazz Society of Oregon’s Hall of Fame. Les Dark Horses Comics, publiés à Milwaukee, ont également créé une vignette en l’honneur de Vinnegar dans le cadre de l’anthologie Dark Horse Presents. Le batteur et compositeur de Portland, Alan Jones, a rendu hommage à Vinnegar dans le cadre d’un CD simplement intitulé ‘’LV’’ en 2002.

En fait, Vinnegar était devenu une telle légende dans la région de Portland que les objets lui ayant appartenu étaient devenues des reliques très appréciées des collectionneurs. Selon le saxophoniste Rob Scheps, les anciens vêtements de Vinnegar avaient continué d’être portés plusieurs années après sa mort. Scheps lui-même avait d’ailleurs porté les pantalons de Vinnegar dans le cadre d’un concert avec l’Oregon Symphony en 2007.

SOURCES:

ATKINS, Ronald. ‘’Leroy Vinnegar, bassist who felt the beat.’’ The Guardian, 27 août 1999.

DARROCH, Lynn. ‘’Leroy Vinnegar (1928-1999).’’ Oregon Historical Society, 2024.

‘’Leroy Vinnegar.’’ Wikipedia, 2024.

‘’Leroy Vinnegar.’’ All About Jazz, 2024.

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