They say celebrities die in threes, but they might have to change the old adage after the plethora of celebrity deaths this month.
Dolemite is dead.
His death resulted from a rat soup eatin' honky ass motherfuckin complication with diabetes.
The picture on the right is of Moore's very first comedy LP, released in 1961 on Redd Foxx's home label, Dooto Records. Rather than being profane, it belonged more to the "risque" genre, however he still managed to fit in a track about "pussy." Sorry to tease you, I don't have a copy to post - but below are a couple other of his vinyl classics intstead.
Variety Obit
LA Times Obit
Official Website Statement
Nardwuar interview with Rudy Ray Moore
Listen to two Rudy Ray Moore Comedy LPs:
The Third Rudy Ray Moore Album (1973)
Sweet Peter Jeeter (1977)
Dolemite CAN NEVER DIE. Only the actor who played him.
Posted by: Joe | October 20, 2008 at 10:56 PM
"You Death! I want you to take these cheap mother fuckers and wipe your ass with them!"
RIP Rudy.
Posted by: Rob | October 21, 2008 at 08:44 AM
The Human Tornado dropped by FMU for 3 hours of non-stop DOLEMITE action!
http://wfmu.org/playlists/shows/2909
Posted by: Dave the Spazz | October 21, 2008 at 09:06 AM
My uncle used to watch all those movies. This guy was in some of the most outrageous fight scenes in movie history. He will live on forever in those films and the music he inspired.
Posted by: mike belgrove | October 21, 2008 at 10:19 AM
Thank you for posting that link to Nardwuar's interview. Good stuff.
Posted by: Less Lee | October 21, 2008 at 11:21 AM
Part Redd Foxx, part Snoop Dogg, part Caraazy, part Karate, Rudy Ray Moore was one of the rawest comics to ever live. I remember watching Human Tornado my sophomore year of High School and laughing hysterically while popping boners left and right. If you can accomplish those two feelings, the best two feelings in the world, you’re okay in my book. Rest in Pussy, my man. You did good.
Posted by: Chris Garcia | October 21, 2008 at 12:15 PM
Waaay down in the jungle deep, a lion stepped on a signifyin' monkey's feet, monkey said muthafucka can't you see? you're standin' on my gaddamn feet!
- Joyce Kilmer
Oh wait, that was Rudy Ray Moore muthafucka!
Posted by: Roop | October 21, 2008 at 05:53 PM
I had the pleasure of meeting you in New Orleans...you shared some of your history with myself and the executive staff at the hotel in which I worked...We fell in love with you and will always hold you close to our hearts! Rest in Peace!
Posted by: Sloane | October 21, 2008 at 09:24 PM
Electric Banana FTW!
Posted by: EH | October 21, 2008 at 09:46 PM
Thanks for linking up the two albums - nobody else was really like Rudy Ray Moore. It was sad to return to the country to hear about his passing this week. I just posted my analysis of the Dolemite trailer in tribute over here:
http://swritersleague.blogspot.com/2008/10/trailer-trash-xvii-dolemite-rudy-ray.html
Posted by: Zombie | October 25, 2008 at 03:44 PM