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Eric Emerson

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The Resume

    (circa 1945-May 28, 1975)
    Born in New Jersey
    Vocalist for the glam/punk band The Magic Tramps
    Warhol Superstar
    Appeared in the films 'Chelsea Girls' (1966), '**** (Four Stars)' (1967), 'San Diego Surf' (1968), 'Lonesome Cowboys' (1968), 'The Mindblowers' (1969) and 'Heat' (1972)
    Officially died in a hit and run accident

Why he might be annoying:

    He met a woman at a party in Los Angeles, fell in love immediately and drove with her to Las Vegas the same night for a quickie wedding (1964).
    He had children out of wedlock with musician Elda Gentile and actress Jane Forth.
    During a tour by Warhol's 'Exploding Plastic Inevitable' extravaganza, he swiped a painting from the Chrysler Art Museum 'just to see if I could get away with it.' (1966)
    He would walk around the Warhol Factory with his genitals exposed and spray-painted gold.
    He was rumored to have actually died of a heroin overdose at his girlfriend's apartment, after which his body and bike were dumped along the West Side Highway to make it look like a road accident.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He trained as a classic ballet dancer and first caught Warhol's eye when he 'made a ballet leap that practically spanned the dance floor.'
    The Magic Tramps were the first rock band to play at New York's legendary club CBGB.
    He inspired the songs 'Tattoo Vampire' by Blue Oyster Cult and 'Eric's Trip' by Sonic Youth.
    Debbie Harry said, ' Eric's death definitely marked an end to the glitter period. We still miss him.'

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 323 Votes: 67.49% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 527 Votes: 51.42% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 126 Votes: 45.24% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 66 Votes: 53.03% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 42 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 992 Votes: 57.76% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 19 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 25 Votes: 76.00% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 73.33% Annoying