tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post5343960145528447892..comments2024-03-27T21:17:11.920-04:00Comments on Shybiker: LiberaceShybikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-59915602641978351162016-12-30T11:01:17.629-05:002016-12-30T11:01:17.629-05:00You and I are both old enough to know that back in...You and I are both old enough to know that back in the 1950s and 1960s the term "gay" had a different meaning than it does today. If it referred to anything it referred to the last decade of the prior century.<br /><br />Back then a more fitting reference would have been the one noted by the above comment about Freddie Mercury, "Queen".<br /><br />PATPat Scaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148601231866277374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-78912319786607829932013-05-28T11:45:42.929-04:002013-05-28T11:45:42.929-04:00I had heard of him and did know he was gay. My mom...I had heard of him and did know he was gay. My mom used to talk about him sometimes, and I also saw a Celebrity Ghost Stories episode about Debbie Gibson receiving contact from him. :) At least he had the courage to be as flamboyant as he wanted, but it's always sad when people feel they have to hide. I think I would be interested in seeing the movie.<br /><br />I have to add that I think I was the only person on earth who did not think Clay Aiken was gay. haha I had such a huge crush on him that I probably just didn't want to believe it. Looking back now, I'm like, well, that was obvious. But I still think he's adorable, and his voice still transports me to another world. ;) When he made his big announcement, I felt so proud of him.Jenarcissist @ the closet narcissisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07427993886300110387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-76623410801938201792013-05-24T09:21:51.208-04:002013-05-24T09:21:51.208-04:00Thanks, Wendy. Liberace is in the air -- because ...Thanks, Wendy. Liberace is in the air -- because of the upcoming movie, there are lots and lots of newspaper and magazine articles written about him. I've seen a half-dozen.<br /><br />Some people, like you and me, have sharp gadar; others, like my mother and my wife, don't. I never understood why they couldn't see what is so obvious to us. Do you have any idea why that is?Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-28185078475088036202013-05-24T02:26:14.087-04:002013-05-24T02:26:14.087-04:00Hey Ally, I do remember Liberace and just this we...Hey Ally, I do remember Liberace and just this week Graeme and I mentioned him but I can't remember the exact reason or context why. I would have bet my bottom dollar he was gay - I have a a keen 'gadar' and of course, he was letting the world know just short of standing on the rooftop and shouting it out loud. I'd liken George Michael and Freddie Mercury to him not quite as flamboyant but the signs were always there. Happy Friday to you.<br /><br />I enjoyed this post.<br /><br />Hugs<br />Wendy<br />http://simplysassystyle.blogspot.comWendyhttp://simplysassystyle.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-8188497702844818412013-05-23T20:08:01.035-04:002013-05-23T20:08:01.035-04:00I remember Liberace very well. What I remember mos...I remember Liberace very well. What I remember most about him, besides his genius as a pianist, is how many people commented on how generous he was towards others. He seemed a good soul to me, which ultimately is what counts.<br />I'm not homophobic - just idiot-phobic ;-)<br /><br />Spashionista (Alicia)Spashionista (Alicia)http://spashionistareport.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-33727849802915134792013-05-23T18:54:54.958-04:002013-05-23T18:54:54.958-04:00Certainly i recall Liberace - and his quote "...Certainly i recall Liberace - and his quote " they can say all they want, i laugh all the way to the bank..." I had no idea he was gay or that he died of aids, I only knew he was an outstanding performer.Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720997862417551402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-37315905539895316952013-05-23T16:09:45.160-04:002013-05-23T16:09:45.160-04:00Oh how awesome! I first discovered him while liste...Oh how awesome! I first discovered him while listening to a Nina Simone song "My baby just cares for me", she says something about his smile, so I had to ask my parents who he was. It wasn't until I got bored and googled him later to see what he looked like. Great post!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12497037707134979575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-1672960460609239882013-05-23T13:38:08.511-04:002013-05-23T13:38:08.511-04:00Funny you should mention this. Elton John said th...Funny you should mention this. Elton John said that Liberace was the first gay man he ever saw on television and that seeing Liberace gave him courage. When Elton John finally came out, I couldn't believe people were surprised but they were. He seemed so obviously gay to me from the outset.Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-33300690975670252072013-05-23T10:10:03.883-04:002013-05-23T10:10:03.883-04:00I totally know who Liberace is and remember watchi...I totally know who Liberace is and remember watching him on the Muppet Show. I don't think I knew what "gay" was back then. I think people felt that he, and Elton John, were just flamboyant. Or you just didn't talk about homosexuality back then - too taboo.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08897288223542292003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-52145989572388100662013-05-23T08:22:40.339-04:002013-05-23T08:22:40.339-04:00You weren't alone in this thought! It's a...You weren't alone in this thought! It's a common kid-question.Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-32582751834969403212013-05-23T08:16:11.434-04:002013-05-23T08:16:11.434-04:00Thanks for the input, Jess. To be honest, I don&#...Thanks for the input, Jess. To be honest, I don't have the ability to judge anyone's musical skill.Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-12810096382064184152013-05-23T06:54:18.082-04:002013-05-23T06:54:18.082-04:00I did not know about him...but looking at his pics...I did not know about him...but looking at his pics here..it is clear..that he is GAY!! :)<br /><br />http://www.myunfinishedlife.comMy Unfinished Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17585327291812330305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-54881556416282543652013-05-23T04:12:52.573-04:002013-05-23T04:12:52.573-04:00I'd heard of him but I was under the impressio...I'd heard of him but I was under the impression he was some sort of designer :P stupid meSelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18215629620223943455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-43708135912276319222013-05-23T01:39:22.264-04:002013-05-23T01:39:22.264-04:00Interesting! I always learn something new from rea...Interesting! I always learn something new from reading your blog. :) <br /><br />Liberace's story actually reminds me of a Korean actor. He was on a children's show that's similar to Sesame Street and also had a "flamboyant personality" on the show. He eventually came out as gay and was fired from the show. He's the first openly gay actor in Korea. I think he's mostly a restauranteur now. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Seok-cheon Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15726999048739694063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-65863898541260539232013-05-23T00:00:55.983-04:002013-05-23T00:00:55.983-04:00I have only heard the name. I knew nothing about h...I have only heard the name. I knew nothing about him, so this was all very interesting to learn! <br /><br />I think many must have known he was gay, but some people are so loved, so charismatic, so wonderful for who they are, even the bigoted, judgemental masses will overlook the obvious.<br /><br />Maybe one day, they won't just overlook, but accept. <br /><br />I grew up in a VERY opened minded house. My biggest concern at age three wasn't why two men were together, but who would wear the wedding dress if two of them got married. My kid-self was VERY concerned about The Dress.Megan Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10169811757787686946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-41554864993801637782013-05-22T22:38:05.054-04:002013-05-22T22:38:05.054-04:00i had heard of liberace but had never seen a photo...i had heard of liberace but had never seen a photo and did not realize he was famous in the 50's. for some weird reason i thought he was much older. no idea where i got that from. Isabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07326276816573114316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-31437438078468524642013-05-22T21:05:58.088-04:002013-05-22T21:05:58.088-04:00I was born mid-fifties, so yes, I grew up watching...I was born mid-fifties, so yes, I grew up watching Liberace on TV too. He was fun, funny, made people feel playful, and he could play that piano like a crazy dude!<br /><br />I of course figured he was gay and never thought much about it. He was just HIMSELF and seemed to project a personality who enjoyed life and his talent.<br /><br />As a much older adult (and gay) when I think about his life in those times I am sure that he suffered much. I wonder what his life would be like now if he were performing as an "out" musician and entertainer. More peace and happiness, I'm sure.<br /><br />He always struck me as a kind soul, sweet and gentle.<br /><br />I am planning to watch the HBO special too. Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379173150677488575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-15592205646412464432013-05-22T19:35:09.144-04:002013-05-22T19:35:09.144-04:00Here's one of my favorites where you can focus...Here's one of my favorites where you can focus more on the piano playing and not the show:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5S0NSibikUJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811534072283728435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-35428349371856623272013-05-22T19:34:17.735-04:002013-05-22T19:34:17.735-04:00I have heard of Liberace, but of course, I play pi...I have heard of Liberace, but of course, I play piano. He had a Baldwin (He only played Baldwin and that's what kind of baby grand I have!) entirely covered in mirrors that sold for $46,750. I always knew he was gay and died of AIDS. I was after his time though, but it doesn't take a second look at a rhinestoned piano and matching suit to be in doubt about his sexuality these days.<br /><br />I have to disagree with you though and say that he was a very talented pianist. Sure he focused a lot on pomp and show, and he's not the greatest, but talented none the less. I mean who else could play piano like that with 5 pounds worth of rings on both hands?! There's a reason people don't play piano with jewelry on! haha<br /><br />Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811534072283728435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-48984858573005140332013-05-22T18:01:56.385-04:002013-05-22T18:01:56.385-04:00How cool that you remember this larger-than-life p...How cool that you remember this larger-than-life performer from your your early years. He passed when I was three, so I don't have any memories of him being alive at the same time I was, but I'm sure that had I been around when his show was on in the 50s, I would have tuned in (like so many other ladies of the day did). <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-66062507194328801282013-05-22T17:35:52.565-04:002013-05-22T17:35:52.565-04:00So strange, I was actually reading Liberace's ...So strange, I was actually reading Liberace's wiki entry today! I just happened to read a piece on the BBC website about the biopic, and that's exactly the sort of thing that tends to send me down the Wikipedia rabbit hole.<br /><br />I do remember him, from my childhood, and my grandmother adored him, too! I can't say I was shocked to find out he was gay, but my grandmother sure was.Anahttp://shesaddictedtoclothes.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-74380061760950711812013-05-22T17:07:00.786-04:002013-05-22T17:07:00.786-04:00Welcome! Good to hear from you.Welcome! Good to hear from you.Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-52598352434902052972013-05-22T17:02:47.457-04:002013-05-22T17:02:47.457-04:00Good point. Freddie Mercury was also very overt a...Good point. Freddie Mercury was also very overt about this sexuality but most people didn't want to acknowledge it.Shybikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15263331247319768989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-90717470049005580922013-05-22T14:02:41.088-04:002013-05-22T14:02:41.088-04:00My grandmother adored Liberace! I loved him too, ...My grandmother adored Liberace! I loved him too, if I'm being honest. I loved all of his flamboyance!Alison @ Get Your Pretty Onhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18304386299393380146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4885867892898159023.post-55998149115525039102013-05-22T12:15:29.670-04:002013-05-22T12:15:29.670-04:00hi, I have never commented before but I do enjoy y...hi, I have never commented before but I do enjoy your blog! I had heard of Liberace and remember him more than his music, being from England I do love a well dressed man (I love his shorts/fringing number), we grew up with Danny La Rue (just fabulous)I think I knew of entertainers who were gay, but growing up in my home there were no comments about it, I don't think it was important xPeaches McGintyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10431944936195385931noreply@blogger.com