1985 - Sylvester's 40th Birthday Party - GLBTHISTORY.ORG
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I played guitar with Sylvester 1973-74. He was incredible - beyond any labeling or classification
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U WILL LIVE 4 EVER BROTHER SYLVESTER
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY SYLVESTER SEPT 6 1947
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This makes me happy and sad. I was there that night, with my mom who is gone now too. Sylvester was a very kind man, and we shared a 9/6 birthday which he sang to me from the stage that night. God rest you Sly.
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correct me if im wrong but i know this had to be 1987 and did he have aids at that time
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He is one of our martyrs!
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Sylvester...I miss you....
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THIS IS THE BRAVEST AND TOUGEST OF GAY MEN..PEOPLE LIKE JERMAINE STEWART ..BOY GEORGE.RUPAUL.SLYVESTER.GUYS THAT DON't care what people think or say and don't hide behind muscles or a manly voice..people can learn from them not only gay people but people born with birth defects..we salute real bravery!
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@Kissrockguy ...wasn't New York Avenue a hoot in the early to mid 70's !! The whole street lined with Gay clubs and bars where everybody went (gay,straight,black white and everything inbetween) ...Chester Inn,Saratoga, Chez Paree,Dirty Edna's(aka The Fort PITT) Rendezvous,Entertainers Club and Snake Alley (M & M disco)...Atlantic City will never see that again....too bad. Don't forget the drag shows at 4 AM !!
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@southpawPE Wow. Sylvester has the same birthday as my Grandmom. Now I knew two grand dames born on the same day RIP Sylvester... Miss that voice!
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@dirtyedna : I also loved the Saratoga in AC after a night at Gatsby's it was off to the Toga with a hot guy!
Not trying to start an argument with anybody, but Sylvester was born Sept. 6, 1947. So for this to be his 40th B'Day it would've had to be 1987 and not '85.
MUZIKNFILMZ 3 years ago
You're absolutely right. He acknowledged celebrating his 40th two years early, to underscore his concerns about longevity in face of his (and some in his audience's)declining health due to AIDS.
glbthistory 3 years ago 6
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing these rare videos. They seam professionally made! Where they tv broadcasts?
irannostalgiacom 5 years ago
Yes, they were taped live and cablecast.
glbthistory 5 years ago