Andy Warhol Superstar Eric Emerson Sings! Jackie Curtis Vain Victory 1971

Wearing leather chaps and completely covered in glitter, Eric Emerson (b. 1945, died May 28, 1975) sings two songs in Jackie Curtis' "Vain Victory: the Vicissitudes of the Damned" at La Mama Experimental Theater Club in May 1971 on opening night! Restored from 1/2" B&W videotape. This was the original counter-culture hit play starring Curtis and Candy Darling, Paul Ambrose, Agosto Machado, et al More to come! For a great tribute to Eric, see magictramps.com website

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[sbach56]

Wow, although this was made a few years BEFORE I got into the Max's scene...I loved Eric, we had so many good times...Larry, Kevin and Sesu too! But, is that Ruby Lynn Reiner in the Police type hat?

[CBHighberger]

Absolutely it looks like fabu young Ruby Lynn to me!!! I have to ask her to watch and tell us if it is she!!!!

[BKNYCDreamin]

Thanks so much for posting this, Craig. Nice to see Eric memorialized as the anniv. of his passing approaches next week (May 28th.)

[CBHighberger]

Yes! Eric has been much in my mind lately and I wanted to post the best clips of him for the enjoyment of those who knew him. He was such a delight, so full of positive energy and infectious Joie de vivre!

[hardrich2]

Had a three way with Jane Fonda and hubby Roger Vadim!

[AristedesDuVal]

Heeey Eriiic! The Eternal Magic Tramp.

[jimscape]

thanks Sesu ( I'm assuming you got this up here). I wanted to hear and see some of the old Tramps Magic. Eric, like so many of your generation was here and gone way before his time. Damn city can't ride a bike. I've been hit 4 times in the last 2 years.

[giannireb68]

Can never walk down West St. without thinking about this boy. R.I.P. Mr. Lonesome Cowboy.

[austrianyc]

oh that is such a great video!!! I remember first meeting Eric and his band performing at the Mercer Arts Center. He will always be in my heart. Thank you for sharing this with us! Austria

[rtermini]

Bloody fantastic...

[KaiXKao]

Thanks so much for posting this and keeping alive a wonderful bit of musical history.