This timeline page shows photos, flyers and artwork in as close to chronological order as possible, it will be updated as new material comes into the archive. Follow along on Instagram or Facebook for updates, or check the blog page.
1979
Sluts a Go-Go (Play) SF Gay Community Center Oct-79
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…
Doris Fish and the Sluts AGoGo 1979
Doris Fish et al, (first Sluts A go go full show in SF at 330 Grove), Oct. 28, 1979 Photo by Daniel Nicoletta @dannic100
1980
South Pacific Nightclub Tour
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…
The Sluts Are Back in Town-1980
From X: This is from a publicity shoot with photographer Eddie Troia after the Sluts A Go-Go returned from their 1979 Australian tour. It’s a simple image that lets you know the bitches are back in town and they brought GODDESS energy with them!
Blonde Sin, 1980
Blonde Sin 1980 Photo by Daniel Nicoletta @dannic100 NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION
Blonde Sin Promotional Picture 1980
Doris in “Blonde Sin”, 6/26/80 Photo by Daniel Nicoletta @dannic100
Doris and the Sluts on Haight Street
Miss X, Tippi, Freda Lay, Doris Fish, Haight Street Fair, 1980 Photo by Daniel Nicoletta @dannic100
Doris and Tippi at the Haight St. Fair, 1980
Doris Fish and Tippi at the Haight St. Fair, 1980 Photo by Daniel Nicoletta @dannic100
1981
Freda Lay Show Flyer
Freda Lay show flyer drawn and painted by Doris Fish. 1981. From the Louise Lawrence Transgender Archive.
The Sluts at Doris’ Wedding, 1981
Doris, Tipp and Miss X at Doris’ wedding, 1981 Photo by Daniel Nicoletta @dannic100 NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION
Doris’ Wedding, 1981
Doris’ Wedding, 1981 Photo by Daniel Nicoletta @dannic100 NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION
1982
Doris Fish circa 1982
We don’t have much info to go on with this photo. It’s from before Phil’s time with Doris. We know it was used in Jennifer Blowdryer’s June 1982 zine, Ego as the Transvestite of the Month. “If you’re a wimpy, nothing sort of person you can wear a little bank clerk blue eyeshadow and some…
1983
Miss X and Doris at the Castro St. Fair, 1983
Miss X and Doris, Castro Street Fair, 1983 Photo by Daniel Nicoletta @dannic100 NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION
1984
Miss Solar System Pageant Flyer
Miss Solar System Pageant show flyer, October 1984. From the collection of Phillip R Ford.
Miss X and Doris Fish on the set of Vegas In Space 1984
Miss X and Doris Fish on the set of Vegas in Space as Queen Veneer and Miss Tracy Daniels. Photo by Daniel Nicoletta All Rights Reserved
Arturo Galster, 1984
Arturo Galster on the set of Vegas in Space, 1984 Photo by Daniel Nicoletta @dannic100NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION
Tippi Gets Ahead of Herself-1984
Tippi on the set of Vegas in Space, as director Phillip R Ford makes adjustments to the set. 1984 Photo by Daniel Nicoletta @dannic100NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION
Miss X as Queen Veneer, on location, 1984
Miss X as Queen Veneer on location for Vegas in Space, 1984 Photo by Daniel Nicoletta @dannic100 NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION Miss X as Queen Veneer on location for Vegas in Space, 1984 Photo by Daniel Nicoletta @dannic100 NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION
Miss X on set as Queen Veneer
Miss X on set as Queen Veneer Photo by Daniel Nicoletta @dannic100 NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION Miss X on set as Queen Veneer Photo by Daniel Nicoletta @dannic100 NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION Miss X on set as Queen Veneer Photo by Daniel Nicoletta @dannic100 NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION Miss X on set…
1985
Happy Hour Show with Arturo Galster, 1985
Phillip R Ford, Doris Fish, Miss X, Arturo Galster as Patsy Kline. Happy Hour show, 1985. From the collection of Phillip R Ford.
Phillip R Ford and Doris Fish-Happy Hour 1985
Phillip R Ford and Doris Fish at the Happy Hour X-Mas Show. From the collection of Phillip R Ford.
Happy Hour X-Mas Special, Channel 181.
Happy Hour X-Mas Special flyer. December 1985 From the collection of Phillip R Ford.
Doris and Phillip R Ford, Happy Hour Show, 1985
Doris Fish and Phillip R Ford, Happy Hour Show, 1985. From the collection of Phillip R Ford.
1986
Nightclub of the Living Dead Show Flyer
Nightlub of the Living Dead, November 1986, Club 181, San FranciscoDoris Fish, Miss X, Sandal Herbert, Tippi
Doris and Tommy Pace, 1986
Tommy Pace as Imelda Marcos and Doris as Marie Antoinette in Dragon Ladies and Their Fashions, 1986. Photo by Daniel Nicoletta @dannic100 NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION WITHOUT PERMISSION
1989
Doris Fish and Buzz Reinard at Klubstitute, October 28, 1989
Doris Fish and Buzz Reinard at Klubstitute, October 28, 1989
DATE UNKNOWN (If you know, let us know!)
Sluts A Go-Go Debut 1979
The debut poster for the Sluts A Go-Go designed by Doris Fish. Doris loved creating the posters for their shows, so much so that the actual show itself was a mere formality. Things I love about this: the Doris portrait is naturally awesome, I drew our logo from this image. I love the phrases “Real…
BRAND X HEIRESS JOINS ROCK BAND-MISS X
Miss X comments: “I joined a band headed by my next door neighbor Mark Elliott. Trans drummer Scott Loughridge (I think), bass Jeanette Szudy who played the reporter in VIS, I sang and played keyboards, Tippi and Doris (and Freida Lay at our first performance at Previews) danced. This poster was created by Doris for…
Doris in Yellow by William Yang
Photo by William Yang from the exhibition, DORIS “FABULOSITY” FISH – A LIFE IN DRAG! at ROOM 205 Sydney, Australia 02/2021