Love, Johnny
Löve, Johnny
John Freeman was a college friend who was a huge influence on my comedy, my musical tastes, and my worldview. I never stopped loving him, from the first day we met to the last.
John was a force in music scenes in Dallas and New York in the 90’s through the 2K’s, founding bands like Duck, Duck, Annihilation, the DOOMS UK, The Oval-Teens, The Psychos, and Telethon. Some of his friends and bandmates are getting together in Denton at Rubber Glove Studios on March 30th to pay tribute to someone we loved.
I’m honored to host an evening for friends old and new, and I’ll also be performing a song that was probably about me.
The evening will include an exhibit of 300 pieces of John’s work, there will be Dutch Treats karaoke, a nice gathering of people whose lives he touched, and some people he touched.
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From the RUBBER GLOVES website: Last August we lost one of the world’s most beautiful weirdos. John Freeman (aka Uncle Sloppy, aka Johnny Murder, etc.) was a troubled but sweet savant with the power of rock and boundless creativity, art, and laughs. It only seems appropriate for someone who loomed larger than life that we say goodbye in a manner befitting.
Please join us in celebrating John’s life, art, and music on Sunday, March 30, with his friends, collaborators, and former bandmates.
FEATURING:
Live performances of John’s most memorable songs by members of The Dooms UK, The Psychos!, Telethön, and more—plus special guests
The Sloppyworld Roadshow Gallery—an immersive exhibition of more than 300 pieces of John’s original artwork
Dütch Trëats karaoke, throwback merch, exclusive video and more
Hosted by Virginia Jones
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The event is free* and open to the public.
Some material not suitable for children. Okay, most material not suitable for children.
(Portrait of John illustrated by Todd Ramsell.)
*Donations will be accepted/encouraged, and used to reimburse travel expenses for band members.
*Free show made possible thanks to the good people at RGRS—thank you for your continued support of Denton’s art and music community.
I’ve written about John and his work here.