Some months before Buddy had his stroke, "Hairspray" was due to premiere in Baltimore. Buddy wanted to do a dance and asked me if I would help Bob Mathers (Buddy's Producer) set it up. At first I said no. I couldn't imagine doing something on that scale. But, Buddy and his persuasive ways finally convinced me to do it. He called me from Arkansas two days before he was taken sick to see how the plans were coming along. It was the last time we heard from him.
After much soul searching and after getting his family's permission, we went ahead with plans for a dance that we made into a "Tribute to Buddy Deane". So many of the "Deaners" came -- some from as far as California to share in this touching night of remembering Buddy and what he meant to us. Groups like the "Pixies Three" donated their time to perform that evening. So many talented musicians and people who wanted to show their appreciation made the night truly special. When Maryland Public Television wanted to film the event, it mushroomed into an even bigger affair.
It's a night we'll all remember.
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Jimmy Miller was on the committee around 1958-59. He died in the mid-sixties when he was only in his twenties.
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