Brady Ferguson 1975-2006
Sue
The Bal Theatre in San Leandro, CA has passed away. He was 31. There
are no immediate details available, though it appears to have been an
accident in the home. Brady's closest friends wanted to notify the
Rocky Community. We are all deeply saddened at the loss of our friend
and our thoughts are with his family and those who were near to him.
The family will be releasing information on services at a later time.
He will be sorely missed.
Sue Smith
Cast Leader Wild & Untamed Things
West Hills, CA
Former Denton Delinquent
San Leandro, CA
misschec...@yahoo.com
oldsp...@att.net
friends and family.
Bev
BertSch...@aol.com
This isnt some kind of really fucked up April fools joke, is it?
Bill " is rather fucked up himself " Brennan
Sue
Sue
WUT
da...@darcystockton.net
I checked the news group yesterday but I was already the bearer of bad
news to two people (accidentally). More than anything for me, I think
that it made me realize how fragile everything really is.
--
Darcy Stockton
Former Magenta/Janet/Trannie for The Bawdy Caste
Mizz M
I was in touch with Brady a number of years back (2001 I think) as I
was interested in working for him at the Bal - at that time I too was a
cinema manager. It never came together, sadly, but I really
appreciated that he was willing to help me in any way to make the visit
possible. It was an exciting idea and even though it didn't happen, I
was enheartened by his enthusiasm and openness to the idea of bringing
a very distant member of his Rocky family into his business (more for
my benefit than his).
I'm very saddened to hear of his passing - please pass on my sympathies
to Brady's family and friends at this sad time.
Love from Emma, Glasgow, Scotland.
ladycrim
>From what I understand, Bill, you're not the only one who had this
thought cross your mind. I suppose it seemed too unbelieveable.
And of course, we all wish it WAS a joke, fucked-up or not.
My deepest sympathies to all of Brady's loved ones.
Julie Barman
Magenta/Crim/Bert
The Bawdy Caste
Sean Twomey
To Absent Friends....
ST
Myk
ago, I am saddened to hear this news. I hope still that it is a hoax
to that end. But, I wish those well that he leave behind. He brought
me many memories...
Myk " :( " Ciapusci
Indecent Exposure
drdimitri1@juno.com (National Jew of RHPS)
Instead, I will just say my condolences to those who still called him
friend.
Anything else.....well, let's just leave it at that!
Marc
Marc Berman
actor for Barely Legal
http://barelylegal.rhps.org
"Still the National Jew of RHPS"
Littler...@aol.com
When are the services?
Monique
Sue
Thank you all above for your kind words.
Sue
WUT
John K.
Leandro. He was one of the major reasons I got into Live Sound /
Audio.. He will be missed. Does anyone have any information they can
provide me? What happened? I was gonna email him just the other day
to see how things where going..
John Koepke Jr.
Superior Light and Sound
www.superiorlightandsound.com
Quad
Joke. Guess it's not to be. My sincerest condolences to his family,
relations and friends on their loss. If anyone can provide me with any
information about where I can send flowers, please do so via e-mail (I
don't read this group - I checked here out of shock and hope that this
was a joke.)
Quad
da...@darcystockton.net
John, do you have Sean Peterson's contact info? Him and "Douggary"
Grant have been calling and e-mailing people.
Sean was one of the ones that were directly involved around Brady's
death. Sean is one of my best friends all the information that is in
the above post is what they gave out/what they know.. I don't think
anyone really knows yet.
When there is more information regarding the circumstance surrounding
it/funeral services he will let the appropriate people know. You can
e-mail Sean at itsn...@hotmail.com
Darcy Stockton
former Magenta/Janet/Trannie
The Bawdy Caste
Richard
a little low class to make a post like this in a thread about a person
passing away. I was not a close friend with Brady but, as someone who
is very good friends with many people that were close to him, I have
heard everything about both the bad and the good things that he did.
Just like all of us, he touched the lives of everyone that he came into
contact with and you only know one part of the whole story. Let the
people who mourn have their time before you start metaphorically
dancing on the man's grave.
See you round like a record,
Richard
da...@darcystockton.net
up in the post... follow the link to my website...
my e-mail is just darcyatdarcystockton.net
Sue
Thanks again to everyone for all of their thoughts and kind words.
BRADY R. FERGUSON A resident of Castro Valley passed away on March 31,
2006 at the age of 31. Brady was very involved in the deaf community,
he was fluent in sign language. He enjoyed playing the violin and was
past Concert Master for the Oakland Youth Symphony. Brady was preceded
in death by his mother Adele Ferguson. He is survived by his father,
Richard Ferguson and step mother Debra Ferguson, his sister Jenner
Kealey and her children Steven and Hope Kealey. He also leaves his
girlfriend Kim Jordan, close friend Rachel McHenry and her daughter
Mallory. Friends and family are invited to attend a service celebrating
Brady's life on Thursday April 6, 2006 beginning at 7:00 PM at Redwood
Chapel 19300 Redwood Rd. Castro Valley. Visitation will be on Wednesday
April 5, from 2pm to 8:30 pm at SANTOS-ROBINSON MORTUARY 160 Estudillo
Avenue, San Leandro. Burial will be private. SANTOS-ROBINSON MORTUARY
SAN LEANDRO (510) 483-0123
Published in the ANG Newspapers on 4/4/2006.
MIBecky
so could everyone else about a lot of people. You most certainly
included. Silence is sometimes the most intelligent answer. How dare
you backhand someone who isn't in any position to defend themself? How
dare you insult his friends and family with such a thinly-veiled insult
at a time like this? NO CLASS, Marc Berman. No class.
I didn't know Brady, really. I met him only once or twice. I didn't
have a personal issue with him as a result of those few meetings. I
heard a lot of really bad stuff about him, but I realize bad news
travels faster than good news. Brady was practically blacklisted for
doing some things that many others in the community did between the
beginning of tRHPS and now. He made his mistakes. So have you, Marc.
He had his reputation. So do you, Marc. I'm not saying he was a great
guy to everyone who met him, but neither are you. Lots of people
didn't like him. Marc, lots of people don't like you. Are you so
different from Brady in this way?
I do know one way you're most likely different - Brady seemed like he
might have had the class not to speak ill of you in what amounts to the
only group mourning some of his friends may have in this world. What
you did here is the equivalent of attending his funeral and spitting on
his face before he's buried, in front of his entire family and friends.
Please think about that.
I was going to stay out of this thread out of respect for those in
mourning because I don't feel I knew him well enough to add my own
voice. That is not a slam on anyone - I just didn't know him enough to
join in, and I didn't want to profane anyone elses feelings with my
own. I felt my few memories and feelings would be a comparative insult
to the massive emotions many of you are experiencing right now. I'd
rather be here for you if you need me. I'd rather be a shoulder to cry
on than someone who is crying. Please email me if you need me. I
don't care who you are, if you need to talk about Brady to someone who
will listen and not judge, please email me. I will listen. It's times
like these when we should prove our sense of family and community, when
it's most needed. The Marc Bermans of the world couldn't possibly
understand that.
You may label yourself the "National Jew of RHPS", but this community
is about ready to label you the "National Jackhole of RHPS". The names
others give us are usually more accurate than the ones we take on
ourselves. So wear it with pride, Marc. You've earned it.
My condolances to those in mourning. Please don't let the childishness
of this one post get under your skin, and please don't let it reflect
on the feelings everyone else is experiencing. Brady will be missed,
apparently even by those who once liked to take potshots at him.
MIBecky
da...@darcystockton.net
I think when something like this happens, all the bad stuff and
memories falls away.
I just would like to think that a persons actions is not always an
accurate reflection of a person's heart. To those he cared about, he
had a HUGE heart. Brady was generous to his friends and many in the RH
community and I think it's sad how some people are so quick to forget
this.
vdo...@yahoo.com
an April Fool's joke but alas, it seems not to be the case. I wish I
could be out there for his services but I am way to far away for that.
I remember when Brady attended his very first Rocky Horror in Berkely.
He walked up and introduced himself to me. He said, 'I am Brady
Furgeson and I already like this show!' Brady became a good friend of
mine over the next few years and the very next week I told him he liked
the show. He was very happy that I remembered him. For a long time he
said he wanted to join the cast but enjoyed being out with the audience
to much. It was great when he took that step and joined the cast after
being such a long time fan.
Brady will be missed and I hope that in grieving, people will share
some of their fun stories about interacting with him. I only had a
short time to have experiences with him because I was getting old (and
married) so I couldn't attend Rocky so much.
I wish the best for his family and friends. He will be missed.
Vic
Myk
BRADY R. FERGUSON A resident of Castro Valley passed away on March 31,
2006 at the age of 31. Brady was very involved in the deaf community,
he was fluent in sign language. He enjoyed playing the violin and was
past Concert Master for the Oakland Youth Symphony. Brady was preceded
in death by his mother Adele Ferguson. He is survived by his father,
Richard Ferguson and step mother Debra Ferguson, his sister Jenner
Kealey and her children Steven and Hope Kealey. He also leaves his
girlfriend Kim Jordan, close friend Rachel McHenry and her daughter
Mallory. Friends and family are invited to attend a service celebrating
Brady's life on Thursday April 6, 2006 beginning at 7:00 PM at Redwood
Chapel 19300 Redwood Rd. Castro Valley. Visitation will be on Wednesday
April 5, from 2pm to 8:30 pm at SANTOS-ROBINSON MORTUARY 160 Estudillo
Avenue, San Leandro. Burial will be private. SANTOS-ROBINSON MORTUARY
SAN LEANDRO (510) 483-0123
Published in the ANG Newspapers on 4/4/2006.
Charities
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This information maybe a duplicate, but I wanted to make sure that is
was posted. Special thank to Becky Milanio for forwarding it to me. I
still wish it was not true.
Brady was ALWAYS fun...no matter what the situation he had a smile, and
a joke and welcomed me in to the fold...I was often considered an
interloper as a retired cast member, not by Brady I was an honored
guest! He made me feel special...And, I hope the feeling was mutual...
In loving memory,
I remain,
Myk Ciapusci
IE 1986--1989
Littler...@aol.com
only knew him briefly, towards the end of my RHPS experience, but he
was always very nice to me and overflowing with compliments. I am truly
sorry for your/our loss and wish you all the best during this difficult
time.
Take Care,
Rob Ely
IE '88-'95
gree...@gmail.com
condolences along with the others who have already posted. Although I
was also in a Nor-Cal cast, I can't say I knew Brady very well outside
of times we would run into each other for cross-cast functions such as
the pride parades of years past. I also know he was good enough to come
see our show in Sac a couple of times. I know he was a very well known
person in the Bay Area scene, and for that will be missed by many.
Brady always struck me as a fun-loving person who loved to kick back
and have fun at a show. And really, that's what Rocky was all about--
fun.
- Rob V
Under Sedation 98-01
Sacramento, CA
Myk
Castro Valley. I will be driving in from Sacramento. If anyone along
the route would like to come along I would be happy to give them a
ride. Please let me know ASAP, I have room for up to 4 passengers.
Myk Ciapusci (mykapuchy at aol.com)
Quad
Marc, It's quite clear that you are unhappy with your life, to the
extent that you have to take a potshot at the expense of someone that
is now not in the world of the living. I must say that I'm quite sorry
to see you acting like this. But, if I may make a suggestion, maybe you
should dress in head to toe black and jump in some late night traffic
so that you can place an end to your unhappiness.
Your comments were quite insensitive and uncalled for. What you wrote
can be seen as you dancing on Brady's grave. Did you even think, when
you wrote what you did, how it would be taken by people that really
loved him? Like his relatives? I would hate to be a relative that read
your comments. I can only see the pain that crosses in their minds and
hearts seeing just how cruel one can be in taking enjoyment over their
loved ones's death (and I take it you did take enjoyment, because you
wrote such a tacky comment.) That's horrible. Funny thing is, those
that make ugly comments like you did only do so because they are
attempting to compensate for something that they lack.. Lacking
something, much?
I sincerely hope that someone does a tango on your grave when your
times comes - hopefully soon. I would hate to see just how you would
turn out when you turn 40 (if you are not that old already - even if
you are acting like a damn 12 year old).
Quad
drdimitri1@juno.com (National Jew of RHPS)
My saying everything else, will be left at that.is exactly that!
I had differences with Brady and much dislike for him.
BUT, my stating that line was to basically say that everything from the
past was being pushed aside for condolences on his death.
Some of you people will jump all over anyone else, just to start more
shit. Think about THAT.
Maybe you should have asked for clarifications instead of assuming
things!
MIBecky
if kicking him when he was down. This wasn't the time to point out
your dislike for him. No one asked, no one cared about your mutual
dislike. Everyone knows how he felt about you, and how you felt about
him. Your remarks were completely uncalled for, very selfish, and very
hurtful. You owe his friends an apology. Nothing you say other than
that will come close to making anyone feel better about your remarks,
even if you try to reword them or slither out from under their weight.
Be a man, and apologize.
MIBecky
drdimitri1@juno.com (National Jew of RHPS)
Sue actually called me herself to tell me that people blew it out of
proportion!
She didn't take my words as insults! I've even asked her to let me know
what happened, when she finds out. I am curious as to what happened.
I'll apologize to all of those who DID take it out of context! I'm
sorry they read into things far more than they are meant. I am sorry to
hear of Brady's passing.
Marc
Sue
pretty well. I consider both of them my friends. Marc words didn't
shock or appall me when I first read them. I focused on the words: my
condolences to those who still called him
friend.
Anyway, I won't go any further. Marc, I appreciate your sympathy
because I know it's real, I've spoken with you about it.
Sue
WUT
oldsp...@att.net
it is to hear of such a young person passing.
I have experienced too many deaths in my very long life, including two
husbands way too young. Its ALWAYS a tragedy folks!!
I didnt know Brady at all well, only met him a couple of times. I have
no opinion on him other than he was way too young to die.
PLEASE lets just remember that and not turn this tribute thread into
something it shouldnt be.
Bev
MIBecky
way. Right or wrong, that's how Marcs post came off. In times like
these, it's best that he own up to such a thing like a man, rather than
try to palm it off on the rest of us who took it that way. Being a man
doesn't necessarily mean he owns up only to things he KNOWS he does
wrong, but to things he's done that have illicited a wrong reaction.
I am no 'Brady loving' person myself, but I know there's a time and a
place. Those of us who are familiar with Marc's backhanded responses
in the past got a different meaning from his post than you did. It's
just that simple. I have apologized in the past to people who have
recieved emails from me that sounded different once read than they did
as I was typing them. It was MY fault for not being more careful with
my wording, in spite of the real meaning in my words, so I apologized
like a caring adult. Marc couldn't do that. He chose instead to
apologize for our reactions rather than for his words as a child might
turn things around to avoid blame, rather than as an adult might accept
blame knowing there was fault on his part for the wording, and that
speaks volumes about Marc.
I agree in retaining the virtue of this thread. That also means
clarifying apparently snarky posts and making sure no one is hurt in
the future by them. Let's all try to remember that this is a permanent
forum. If we took Marc's post 'wrong', there's a strong chance someone
one of his friends or family members could stumble upon it in the
future and take it the same way.
MIBecky
nwrocky...@gmail.com
our first con in vegas 98 a fun and exciting time. after that it was
all fun
the pac nw offers thier Condolences
ZOLA
Clinton St Theater
Linda B
I love you all, but will you all stop already!!!!!!
A member of our "family" has passed away. Just like any family, not
all family members are going to get along. But in a time like this, it
doesn't matter who liked/didn't like the other, or who knew him
well/didn't know him at all. We should be all mourning his death as
one loving family, not bitching at each other like school children.
Linda
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Liz
newsgroup. It can't be erased. Hell, I know this better than anyone.
:)
Rest in peace, Brady...
--Liz Stockton
www.rockywigs.com
My Favorite Obsession: Liz's Rocky Horror Wigs
www.sins.la
Janet & Columbia with Sins O' the Flesh, L.A.
drdimitri1@juno.com (National Jew of RHPS)
completely.
Forgive my wording. I meant no harm by what I originally posted. Nor
with my response. I am sorry to anyone I may have inadvertantly
offended.
Marc
MIBecky
too.
Peace.
MIBecky
MIBecky
Marc's original post either. That's all my point is, and I believe
that's really all Quads and Richards are too.
MIBecky
Myk
they have great meaning when pondered.
"BE JUST AND FEAR NOT"
&
"To absent friends..."
Myk "...and crawling on the planet's face sopme insects called the
human race lost in time and lost in space and meaning" Ciapsuci
Seamstress Missy
What a tragedy to loose your life at the tender age of 31. It is an
unfortunate testament that our time on this earth is so very short.
I only met Brady once, he came to VI at the Rialto (Pasadena), It was a
long, long time ago and I think I had too many drinks so I regret his
memory is foggy.
I hope that the mystery around his death will be resolved and that he
did not suffer when the universe chose to reclaim him.
Jill and I wish comfort to his family who must be in server heartache.
Please let us know if we can be of any service.
Missy
Custom Creations by Jill and Missy
http://www.geocites.com/customcreationsbyj_m
Dump Truckus
was thinking about him just the other day. I thought how cool it would be
to brag to him that I'd finally quit smoking. He didn't like cigarettes
one bit; it was part of what killed his Mom. When I'd go over to the
theater on Thursday nights to play craps he'd razz me about it.
He did everything he wanted to do in his short life: ran his own Rocky,
ran his own theater (and lost it), drank to excess, played Crim, dated
young girls...died young and left a good looking corpse. Who among us can
say that he's done as much with his life as Brady did by the time he was
31? I don't think I can.
I'll admit that I had my beefs with Brady while with BL, but, hey, most of
us did. But that's not important now. Hasn't been for a long time. I was
truly AWED when Brady got his own theater. I thought, how cool is that? He
can do whatever he WANTS with it! And then the city of San Leandro put
some pretty heinous restrictions on it and he lost his license for running
a rave after midnight. I wanted that theater to succeed...I wanted Brady
to succeed.
But now he's gone. When Dr. John first called me about it all I could
think is that it must be a hoax...an April Fool's joke. But there's no
punch-line here.
So long, Brady. May there be a fountain of pleasure for you to drink from.
May you finally have peace.
To Brady's family and friends, my condolences. -de Sade
On Sat, 01 Apr 2006 17:59:42 -0800, Sue wrote:
> Brady Ferguson, former Cast Leader of Denton Delinquents and owner of
> The Bal Theatre in San Leandro, CA has passed away. He was 31. There
> are no immediate details available, though it appears to have been an
> accident in the home. Brady's closest friends wanted to notify the
> Rocky Community. We are all deeply saddened at the loss of our friend
> and our thoughts are with his family and those who were near to him.
> The family will be releasing information on services at a later time.
>
> He will be sorely missed.
>
> Sue Smith
> Cast Leader Wild & Untamed Things
> West Hills, CA
> Former Denton Delinquent
> San Leandro, CA
> misschec...@yahoo.com
Cosmo's Factory
disrespectful remark about the dead. Good Job Marc.
Those antics must have been really bad to carry over after his death.
What did you find out he was at Nuremberg or something? What did he
do directly to you, that would carry on into his death? I am curious
what qualifies for such pettiness?
- Cosmo
drdim...@juno.com (National Jew of RHPS) wrote:
> As someone who knew Brady and all his antics, I can say a lot here.
>
> Instead, I will just say my condolences to those who still called him
> friend.
>
> Anything else.....well, let's just leave it at that!
>
> Marc
>
> Marc Berman
> actor for Barely Legal
> http://barelylegal.rhps.org
> "Still the National Jew of RHPS"
drdimitri1@juno.com (National Jew of RHPS)
to!
Not all his antics were bad, in my book. Some of them were hilarious.
One such thing that I think everytime would be the first time I met
him. He stood in the lobby of a theater in Santa Cruz, during a special
show by Bawdy Caste, with his pants around his ankles telling people
"Show me your underwear!"
Now......can you all get back to the originality of things and mourn
for the guy.
~Marc
da...@darcystockton.net
their own house at 23, ran their own cast, owned their own theater, and
ran their own businesses before the age of 30.
Brady lived a very full life.. Honestly, if it wasn't for him, I doubt
I would have been involved in RH at all.
Marc- this is hilarious... I seriously totally forgot about one of
Brady's catch phrases.. along with the whole "VAGINA!" thing.. I forgot
about "show me your panties!" or was it "what kind of panties are you
wearing?"
I can't believe I forgot about this.
Dump Truckus
> The Bal Theatre in San Leandro, CA has passed away. He was 31. There
> are no immediate details available, though it appears to have been an
> accident in the home. Brady's closest friends wanted to notify the
> Rocky Community. We are all deeply saddened at the loss of our friend
> and our thoughts are with his family and those who were near to him.
> The family will be releasing information on services at a later time.
>
> He will be sorely missed.
I just got back from the service. It was beautiful. So many people with so
many memories of Brady.
Even though some of you couldn't be there, the love was felt anyway,
almost as if you could be heard from afar. -de Sade
Dady...@sbcglobal.net
I second all your thoughts Becky M
"To Absent Friends"
"To Brady Ferguson"
Dave Murdock
Indecent Exposure 1982-1985
da...@darcystockton.net
really bad about not being with friends who are really affected by
this..
Douglas North
it is to hear of such a young person passing.>>
Absolutely. I'm loathe to use the words "sincere condolences" since
they've been used so many times already, but I can't think of any better
words. I myself knew of Brady only from here. I can't even remember if
we ever conversed or not. I did see Rocky once at the UC towards the
latter part of its life there... it's possible we were even in the same
theater once.
Regardless, I'm very sorry to hear of his passing, because I know so
many people here loved him. He was a mythic figure in the RH scene to
those who didn't know him personally... and to those who did, I can only
say I'm deeply sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
DN
Myk
still sad.
Myk Ciapusci
Draven T. Corvus
I just found out today about Brady's passing. It comes as a shock that
someone only a year older then me is gone. I knew Brady since 97, and
he and I didn't see eye to eye before he left BL, but he will be missed
by his true friends and his family. My heart goes out to them,
especially his parents. As a father I know I would be broken up that my
child passed before I did, and no parent should out-live their child.
We all have our memories of the man, cherish the good ones and kick the
bad ones to the curb. He had my back in my early days with BL and I did
at one point call him a friend.
He WILL be Missed.
Draven
