Written by Jim Tucci
OCTOBER 19, 2008 - Legendary actor, filmmaker, comedian, singer, Godfather of Rap and King of the Party Records, Rudolph Frank Moore better known as Rudy Ray Moore or Dolemite has left this earthly plane.
A 60 + year veteran of the stage, the first X-rated comedian, one of the first African American filmmakers, and the third most sampled man in the world, his self made comedy records and films have inspired and influenced generations from a thousand walks of life and a hundred nations.
He had recently finished work on "The Dolemite Explosion" with longtime friend and costar Jimmy Lynch (his first self made film in 30 years), an album of soul ballads called "Let Me Sing To You Before I Drift Away" with his daughter Rusty, and had been Highlighted by Hadjii in an episode of "Somebodies" and was looking forward to a resurgence and a country album.
After a long battle with diabetes and obscurity, he passed peacefully on Sunday at the age of 81.
He was a good God fearing man who loved his friends and family.
4 comments:
Hi Ted! I knew you'd make it over when you heard the news, being the RRM fan that you are.
His family is thinking about having the service in Washington State so that Dole's 98 year old mother can attend. I might fly out for it, depending on when it is.
Cool on the Meat Puppets. Is it one of their Stone Temple Pilots gigs, or a Built to Spill gig? Either way, say hello to all of them for me! If you see a twenty-something clone of Curt at the merch table, that's his son Elmo. Say hi to him too he's a great kid!
It's a STP gig.
Wow, RRM's mom is still alive?
I will look for the Puppets table and will tell Elmo I'm a friend and send your hello.
Hope all is well!
Yeah can you believe that? She's in poor health but still somewhat spry.
You'll dig Elmo - great kid. He's in a band called "Kirkwood-Dillinger" and they are starting to get a lot of attention.
Hey do you still have skype?
Yes I do....I'll log on.
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