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Mel Cheren, 74, Disco Pioneer, AIDS Funder

Submitted by Wari Shade, Jan 1, 2008 22:07

Sorry to paraphrase Mel, but this new generation...the new kids today...have no concept of the idea of foundations and bedrock. That was what Mr. Cheren represented to the Gay community and to Gay nightlife. He was part of the foundation of a community that seems further and further removed...receding into the mist of time and the foggy recollections of so many dead. Yet, he will forever remain part of the bedrock of modern Gay culture.

Bless you, Mel Cheren. And thank you for the precious gifts of music and compassion.

Love is the Message and Music is the Answer....Wari Shade (aka Ray Ninja...House of Ninja...Paradise Garage, September 1987...One last night in heaven!)


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Mel, Tonight was the first Friday night since I knew you were boogi-ing elsewhere. You don't have a top five(in my... [MORE]

Danny Coggan 

Feb 1, 2008 20:16

Mel: We embrace all the hard work you put into making us "Keep On Dancin". Say hello to Larry for us...We... [MORE]

Eric Cruz 

Jan 31, 2008 23:00

I just opened a magazine and Mel's name appeared in the obituaries. You made us dance in the UK mate.... [MORE]

Danny Coggan 

Jan 26, 2008 08:56

O wow...I was on Towelroad and came across this sad anecdote on Mel. What great memories I have. Loved that... [MORE]

johnniep 

Jan 10, 2008 02:42

Sorry to paraphrase Mel, but this new generation...the new kids today...have no concept of the idea of foundations and bedrock....

Wari Shade 

Jan 1, 2008 22:07

There are many things this man did and I admire. I would like to learn more about him. [MORE]

John House 

Jan 5, 2008 17:19

I had the joy and honour of knowing Mel 26 years - from the start of my Industry journey at... [MORE]

Divinah Shantefeire' 

Dec 23, 2007 18:11

Thank you so much for writting such a wonderful article on Mel's life. He was indeed a treasure, and will... [MORE]

Sherdina Straughn 

Dec 14, 2007 14:04

Well, I really do not know what to say, as this is sudden and finding out that Mel passed away... [MORE]

Troy Longmire 

Dec 13, 2007 11:46

Always in my heart, in my soul and in my life. I thank you beacause today I'm what I'm for... [MORE]

Daniele 

Dec 13, 2007 04:06

What more can I say except that I loved Mel Cheren for all that he stood for and all that... [MORE]

Raven Fox 

Dec 11, 2007 13:59

I am sadder than most this day, because I just learned that one of the people who believed in me... [MORE]

Spyder D hughes 

Dec 13, 2007 06:32

Thank you for writing beautifully about Mel's remarkable life. I miss him already. Krishna [MORE]

Krishna Stone 

Dec 11, 2007 10:31

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