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April 24, 2004 ---------------------------------------------------@ Cookie's Tribute



This show is a bit different...a lot different even. You see it is the tribute show for one recently deceased, Cookie McCoo of Jungle Fame, who passed away on April 16. She had worked there basically for 25 years (took a few months off here and there but basically) and was well known. Part of what she was known for is giving a chance to all the young starters in the drag business. If nobody else in town would put you in their shows, Cookie would. She had the philosophy that "you have to start somewhere and everybody has a right to the opportunity to do what makes them happy. DRAG made Cookie happy and she knew that it did many others as well. As Yvette Dupree was heard to remark from the stage, many in the other clubs looked and still look down on the Jungle as that "trashy bar" but regardless we all put our pants (panties) on one leg at a time and it is what is inside at the end of the day that counts. There was a wonderful heart inside of Cookie...and that is what we choose to remember...in this tribute!!!!

From the newest performer, Jamie, to the most "jungle seasoned" Sabra, we all paid tribute in this show. Girls like Tasha Summers that rarely if ever come out to do shows anymore, came out on this night. Kodah came back, and even Rita Ross of Chute fame came down to join us. No pictures of her are included in this page as I dont know her well enought to know if she would approve...but she was there and did a wonderful selection of Diana Ross songs. Both of them were/are HUGE Diana Fans.

Enjoy the pictures, and try to "give tribute" to a great performer who has gone on. One that will be sorely missed. I feel as thought with Cookie's passing and the possibility that the Jungle will be sold, not only are things changing (as they always do) but an ERA is passing away. I feel considerable sorrow about this... (btw the first appearance of someone you may not know, just run the cursor over the picture and look for the alt)

Kodak chanel Taylor Scott Vickie Collins--me in other words lol Vanessa Lee Steve Childers--Cookie's long time companion in life and show business
Tasha Summers Sabra Yvette Dupree jamie
Audrey O