Doris Fish at the Mr. Drummer Competition. I-Beam, San Francisco, 1982 A photograph published In Touch, issue 72 Oct. 1982. From the June 10 1982 edition of the BAR, a photo by Rink of the Mr. Drummer contest performance by Doris Fish. The incredible picture on the left was published in In Touch magazine in…
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Doris at the National Gay Rodeo in Reno, NV. Photo from Blueboy magazine. “In August they went to Nevada to cover the National Reno Gay Rodeo. Doris paraded around in outlandish outfits, but he found the rodeo events less engaging than the action under the bleachers.” Excerpt From Who Does That Bitch Think She Is?…
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The unforgettable tagline for Blonde Sin: The Sin They Left out of the Bible. Courtesy Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive (included in the 2024 "Ego As Artform" show at SF GLBT Historical Society) Blonde Sin was the final iteration of the show which began at the 1979 Sluts A Go-Go debut show, evolved during the early…
DetailsAmbisextrous was the opening act (first Sluts A go go full show in SF at 330 Grove), Oct. 28, 1979 Photograph © by Daniel Nicoletta All rights reserved Ambi Sextrous, a flamboyant bearded drag queen of the Cockette’s variety, came from a wealthy family in Oklahoma and lived on a trust fund. It’s been said…
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A photo in the BAR published December 3, 1981 for the Fish for Xmas show at Previews. A handbill for the FISH FOR XMAS show at Previews, a performance space often presenting punk music in San Francisco. Doris hand colored the lips on as many as she could until she got tired. Hand printed text…
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Greg Foss (aka Ginger Quest) and Doris Fish. Courtesy Gregg Foss. As promised, we are beginning to add photographs from Greg Foss’ personal collection to DorisFish.com. A total of TWO HUNDRED have been scanned…! Absolutely thrilling!! Greg began as a fan and friend of Doris, and then as a roommate at 422 Oak Street. He…
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Sluts A Go-Go-A Play with Music After returning from Australia on South Pacific Nightclub Tour the Sluts began working with Eddie Troia, a promoter and manager had seen their debut show at the Gay Community Center and afterwards approached Doris about improving the production. The script was expanded, the characters more defined, live music and new…
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The 4 months in Sydney that bonded Doris, Tippi, and Miss X. Doris travelled between San Francisco and her native Australia nearly every year. After the October 28, 1979 debut performance of the Sluts A Go-Go she was inspired to bring her new troupe with her when she returned to Australia that Christmas. She paid…
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The Birth of the Women’s Art Collective, The Sluts A Go-Go After Tippi introduced him to Doris at Ambisextrous’ “Come As Your Favorite Fellini Character” birthday party in 1979, Brad Chandler was recruited to help write the script for a new show, “The Sluts A Go-Go”. His knowledge and affection for old Hollywood movie dialogue…
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I ran across this on an auction website. From what I understand, this is a booklet produced in Australia in 1991 for the Doris Fish Wake that was held at Kinsella’s in Sydney. I’d love to know more about it, and will update when I have more info. If you know, or have a copy,…
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