What a Creep Season 16, Episode 7 Kim Fowley Rock Creep
When Kim Fowley died of bladder cancer on January 15, 2015, most headlines read that he was an underground rock and roll/LA legend who managed “The Runaways” in the 1970s. He was a tall, peculiar eccentric who never had the fame he craved but had a cult-like following of slavish fans who will miss him. Some outlets, like, NPR, mentioned he was a Svengali who seemed to prey on teenage girls. In reality, everything you have heard about (and will hear today) about him is true. He was a striking, creative, intelligent artist/salesman and a cruel, ugly, pathetic, sexually abusive creep who left several women in his wake. He never paid for his crimes, but he was never a financial success either. He was NEVER as famous as he wanted to be. His body & mind, which he used to dominate and hurt others, failed him throughout his life. Trigger Warnings: Sexual Assault, Verbal Abuse, & Drug Use Sources: Kim Fowley Wikipedia Loudwire EW.com Jackie Fox Accuses Kim Fowley of Rape Huff Post.com Pitchfork.com Pitchfork 2 Evelyn McDonald’s Blog Populism Evelyn McDonald Queens of Noise: The Real Story of The Runaways (2014) Cheri Curie Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway (1989/2010) Kim Fowley: Lord of Garbage (2012) Vulture The Guardian Los Angeles Times Jackie Fox Facebook Post Kathy Valentine’s Facebook Post Boing Boing Edgeplay: A Film About the Runaways by former Runways bassist Victory Tischler-Blue (2004) aka “Vicky Blue.” Be sure to follow us on social media. But don’t follow us too closely … don’t be a creep about it!