Glittering Legacy: 20 Years of Mr. Charlie Brown.
This is a tribute to the vibrant spirit and enduring impact of Mr. Charlie Brown, a beloved entertainer in the Atlanta drag scene. Born from the city’s heartbeat, he was more than sequins and high heels; he was a living testament to resilience, authenticity, and unapologetic fabulousness. The self-proclaimed “Bitch of the South,” Mr. Charlie Brown, took his final bow at age 74. For 50 years, he entertained Atlantans. He'll be missed but his magic lives on!
Rest in power, Mr. Charlie Brown. Your spirit will forever shine on Atlanta’s stages. 🌈✨👑
The Celebration of Life Tribute video includes scenes from:
Backstreet Reunion Parties
Atlanta Pride: Starlight Cabaret
Drag Down South Show
Atlanta Eagle: Mr. Charlie Brown’s XXX Rated Cougars
The presentation by Mayor Andre Dickens who honored Mr. Charlie Brown with the Phoenix Award
Entertainers in the video: Ashley Nicole Dawson, Marc Jones, Lena Lust (Lester West), Charmaine Sinclair Dupree, Kelly Ray Shelton, Fans of Amber Divine, (Jon Carnes Connally), Myah Ross Monroe
Mr. Charlie Brown, the reigning queen of Atlanta’s drag scene, has taken his final bow. Born as Charles H. Dillard in tiny Siloam, Tennessee on December 29, 1949, Mr. Charlie Brown was a trailblazer who entertained Atlantans for 50 years with his bawdy brand of comedy, risqué musical numbers, and withering audience monologues. As the self-proclaimed “Bitch of the South,” he graced stages at iconic venues like Lips Atlanta, the Atlanta Eagle, Underground Atlanta, and Illusions. However, Brown’s legacy is perhaps most vividly etched in the memories of those who frequented Mr. Charlie Brown’s Cabaret, the rooftop drag stage he oversaw from 1990 to 2004 high atop Backstreet Atlanta, the city’s massive 24-hour gay disco. His cabaret helped make Backstreet an international tourist destination, where he performed for celebrities including Sir Elton John, Janet Jackson, Jermaine Dupri, Sylvester Stallone, and Queen Latifah. In 1997, HBO cameras captured his empowering LGBTQ+ rights monologue in the feature documentary Dragtime12.
Mr. Charlie Brown’s impact extended beyond the stage. He pioneered the Atlanta drag scene, hosting and performing at multiple venues. His namesake cabaret at Backstreet became a haven for the LGBTQ+ community, welcoming people regardless of their sexual orientation. Brown’s resilience and unapologetic spirit made him a queen ahead of her time. His legacy inspires countless drag performers and shapes Atlanta’s vibrant nightlife scene. Mr. Charlie Brown’s final bow leaves an indelible mark on the city he loved and the hearts of those who witnessed his magic.
Music:
Artist: Stefan Shagwell
Song: Glittered Wings
4K Video by Stefan Shagwell
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30 мар 2024
