Eric Emerson (June 23, 1945 â€" May 28, 1975) was an American
musician, dancer, and actor. Emerson is best known for his roles in
films by pop artist Andy Warhol, and as a member of the seminal glam
punk group, the Magic Tramps.Growing up in New Jersey, Emerson trained
as a classic ballet dancer. It was this talent that caught the eye of
artist and filmmaker Andy Warhol. After seeing Emerson dancing at The
Dom in April 1966, Warhol asked Emerson to be in one of his
underground films. Emerson made his film debut in 1967's Chelsea
Girls, and soon became a Factory regular. Emerson starred in other
Warhol films, most notably Lonesome Cowboys, San Diego Surf, and Heat.
Heat would be Emerson's last film.Emerson began his musical career
with The Magic Tramps. The band, which began in Hollywood in 1969,
relocated to New York City in 1971 after Emerson joined as lead
vocalist. The Magic Tramps played under various names, including
Messiah and Star Theater, and played gigs at Max's Kansas City, a
favorite hangout among Factory regulars. They were one of the early
bands to play at CBGB. Later that year, Emerson appeared in Jackie
Curtis' play Vain Victory: Vicissitudes of the Damned, with Ondine,
Holly Woodlawn, and Candy Darling, and music by the Magic Tramps and
Lou Reed.
musician, dancer, and actor. Emerson is best known for his roles in
films by pop artist Andy Warhol, and as a member of the seminal glam
punk group, the Magic Tramps.Growing up in New Jersey, Emerson trained
as a classic ballet dancer. It was this talent that caught the eye of
artist and filmmaker Andy Warhol. After seeing Emerson dancing at The
Dom in April 1966, Warhol asked Emerson to be in one of his
underground films. Emerson made his film debut in 1967's Chelsea
Girls, and soon became a Factory regular. Emerson starred in other
Warhol films, most notably Lonesome Cowboys, San Diego Surf, and Heat.
Heat would be Emerson's last film.Emerson began his musical career
with The Magic Tramps. The band, which began in Hollywood in 1969,
relocated to New York City in 1971 after Emerson joined as lead
vocalist. The Magic Tramps played under various names, including
Messiah and Star Theater, and played gigs at Max's Kansas City, a
favorite hangout among Factory regulars. They were one of the early
bands to play at CBGB. Later that year, Emerson appeared in Jackie
Curtis' play Vain Victory: Vicissitudes of the Damned, with Ondine,
Holly Woodlawn, and Candy Darling, and music by the Magic Tramps and
Lou Reed.
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