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Cyrinda Foxe and David Bowie (1972)
Cyrinda
Foxe
Seventies icon and Marilyn Monroe look-alike who worked for
the MainMan organisation and appeared as the dancer in THE
JEAN GENIE promotional video in 1972. She is mentioned as "Lorraine"
in "Watch That Man" on ALADDIN SANE (1973) (...No one
took their eyes off Lorraine, She shimmered and she strolled like a Chicago moll, Her
leathers looked better and better - it was so-so...) and was to marry David Johansen of
the New York Dolls and later Steven Tyler of Aerosmith with whom she had
their daughter Mia.
"The Jean Genie" single promo -
note similarity to above photo!
Mick Rock states that Cyrinda was a heavy influence on
Bowie during the first US Ziggy Stardust Tour (late-1972) with Bowie wearing her clothes,
imitating her makeup and incorporating some of her gestures in his stage act. She
released in 1999 a tell-all book of her life titled "Dream On" which included a
chapter on her association with David and Angie Bowie. She also appeared in the opening
scene of Andy Warhol's movie Bad.
Where is she now?
Sadly, Cyrinda died on September 8th 2002.
Subject: A note from Sylvain - NY DOLLS - CYRINDA FOXE
1952-2002 RIP
Cyrinda Foxe 1952-2002
Another New York Doll Died today...
Cyrinda Foxe (born Kathleen Hetzekian) was the inspiration behind the
David Bowie song "Jean Genie." She was also the hottest Andy Warhol
superstar ever! She really brought glamour to rock 'n' roll music with her self-invented
Marilyn Monroe looks. The Armenian girl left Texas with the brightest red lipstick for New
York City and became the self made star that she knew she always would be. When New York
Doll David Johansen first saw her at Max's Kansas City, he wanted her so
"BAD" that he wrote the song "Looking For A Kiss" ! It didn't
take long for their romance to sparkle. They became the super star couple of the Manhattan
rock scene. I traded Foxe for her golden stretch lame` capri pants. She took my three
piece gentleman's dandy suit which I had purchased in London. Cyrinda loved wearing my
suit! I fashioned the New York Dolls famous glitter rock signature look from
Cyrinda's own pedal pushers. Taking apart her pants to make a pattern, I then
helped whipped up the look for the band. David Johansen wasn't the only David in her life.
When Bowie first stepped off the Q E 2 arriving in New York City, the first thing he
wanted to see was "The New York Dolls" and he came to the Mercer Arts Center .
Like an alien abduction, Billy (Doll) Murcia and Cyrinda Foxe vanished into Angie and
David Bowie's suite at The Plaza Hotel, only to re-emerge several long nights and short
days later. David Bowie was now in love was with Cyrinda & Angie had a new lover -
Billy Doll! However Cyrinda chose to marry David Johansen. Their romance was the envy of
everyone. Including Steven Tyler, whom she married in 1978.
Johnny Thunders loved Cyrinda too! They had an on and off love affair for years! After
Johnny Thunders died in spring of 1991, she came to one of my shows in New York City. It
was so beautiful to see her again! She asked me to play the "Courageous Cat
Theme" which was the instrumental that she loved and launched the glitter rock tour
in 1973. She danced in front of the stage! Bouncing up and down just like it was the old
days again. All I can say now is Cyrinda was such a special part of my youth. She turned
me on to so many things that I'll always carry her in my heart - everyday of my life.
Today heaven is a much cooler and glamorous place. Bye Sweetheart (((((Cyrinda))))) You
will always live forever! (Sleep) Baby Doll - SYLVAIN SYLVAIN.
Cyrinda Foxe, Angie Bowie &
Tony DeFries (US Tour 1972)
Cyrinda wrote to me a few times about this website
and her time as the "Jean Genie" girl. The emails below show the sequence
of correspondence.
-----Original Message-----
From: CYRINDA FOXE
[mailto:december22@earthlink.net]
Sent: Thursday,
August 05, 1999 1:54
AM
To: mikeh@5years.com
Subject: web site
CF: “HELLO ! what a wonderful site you have...I
enjoyed looking through it. What a fun look into the past..a marvellous time..!!
David is the only rocker that is still on top of his game. He looks great and is always
doing creative things that everyone enjoys. He's the best!! I loved being the
Gene Genie girl..it makes me happy to look at the footage on tape..we had such a good time
together.. Your David Bowie information is so much
fun... Isn't he great?? Cyrinda Foxe
MH: I ask
if its really her J
CF: Yes it
is. It was fun to look back at all of the fun pics...etc.. I am looking up at a wall
with a beautiful photo of David and I together which appeared in Rock Scene
Magazine..Taken by Andy Kent..that is what prompted me to look at David's pages on the
web... Good Luck..! and Enjoy. Cyrinda
MH: I ask
about her recently released book
CF: Hello,
The book is out of print and hard to find., it will be out in paperback in Sept. of 2000. Berkley Publishing.. If you go to Amazon.com you may be
able to have the out of print lookers get it for you..you can purchase for a low price the
CD or tape of me speaking..an edited version but juicy just the same. The film footage I
have of David and myself is from his compilation video tape. At the moment I am not at my
home in the City but living in the country until it gets a bit colder..so I haven't any
photos with me. This year I am planning to put up a site ...Must go! my favourite
"deer" is here to be fed....Keep in touch!! Cyrinda ...David is on the radio !!!
how cool is that?? HAVE A GOOD HOLIDAY
MH: I ask
her about the Rock Magazine photo
CF: Back in the country for a few cold days..boy is
it ever windy on the water !! The photo was in Rock Scene many years ago. I don't
have it out here but can put it in for you when back in NYC.,,if I know how. the
stories of David and I are fun..the one with Angie is brief but some like it...can't
imagine it now !!! Have been working on a musical and want David to do the
music..had meetings with producers and will keep going..possibly after the season ends.
Pitched Bowie for the music since he is so into everything about
our culture..etc..it is about the Warhol years..hope it works out. We haven’t' even
told David since we are in development on the work ..Hope it comes to fruition. Cyrinda
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