In Loving Memory
Gidget GeinHollywood , Florida/California Parents: Siblings: Click here to view photo gallery |
RIP GIDGET GEIN- Local artist & former Marilyn Manson bassist found dead
by Lina Lecaro
October 10, 2008 12:11 PM
The details are still sketchy, but close friends of musician and artist Gidget Gein (aka Brad Stewart) tell us he was found dead yesterday of an apparent OD in his home in Burbank. Considering his macabre sensibilities, we'd hoped this was some kind of goth stunt, but calls to the LA Coroner today confirm the passing.
Best known for his tumultuous time in Marilyn Manson (he was kicked out due to drug problems just as the band was breaking through, and replaced by Twiggy Ramirez, who many say copped his style and look), Gein went on to form art gothster faves The Dali Gaggers in New York in the late '90's. Taking a break from performing, he returned to his Florida hometown to work as a " bag boy" for the Florida Coroner's office in 2000. He moved to LA about 5 years ago to pursue his art, and his dark and beguiling works were often the most talked about at the city's wildest openings and parties including BlueGirl Events and World of Wonder exhibits.
Recently out of rehab for what was apparently not the first time, Gein -whose name is a mesh of serial killer Ed Gein and Sally Field's 60's TV character "Gidget"-had a lot to look forward to. He had just emailed us a couple of weeks ago about a new band he was playing with called People (supporting Semi Precious Weapons and Gram Rabbit at House of Blues last week). Good pal Lenora Claire tells us, "He had just got a book deal, was recording a record with the guy who produced the first Janes Addiction record and just landed a solo show at La Luz de Jesus that he had wanted for years." She says she plans to make sure the show, set for February of next year, still happens no matter what.
*******
Frontwoman Gen of the Florida-based "shock-rock" band GENITORTURERS — which also features MORBID ANGEL frontman David "Evil D" Vincent on bass — has issued the following statement:
"Gidget was a witty, inspiring individual and a creative artistic soul with a uniquely twisted sense of humor that always succeeded in making us laugh and smile. We have only fond memories of our 16+years of knowing him, and will definitely miss him greatly."
***Please Feel Free to visit the official Gidget Gein Website at GidgetGein.com/
Candles
I love you more than the original gein. Keep on being talented.I'll visit you |
Take care of my friend Chad for me, GG. <3 He battled the same demons and left us at age 24. Devastating. Miss you both! |
You are always on my mind..I miss you forever.. |
With all due respect, would anyone here know if Brad was given a proper burial, or does his family still have his ashes? If possible, would love to pay respects to him, thank you. |
A very creative and wonderful soul,wherever you may be, i truly hope all your pain is gone, and that all you know is true happiness, R.I.P. |
Happy Valentines Day.. I know what you went through.. I have been there.. RIP. |
Happy Birthday Brad! I miss you terribly as much as the rest of the world does. For those of us that knew you as Brad Stewart before you took the name "Gidget Gein" I can only say, what a beautiful person you were not only on the outside but on the inside too . I was so very lucky to have the opportunity to know you and feel blessed that you crossed my path and now heaven and the angels are blessed to have you in their presence! I will never forget the last time I saw you and was able to hug you had I only known then that it would have been the last time I don't think I would have never let you go. You are finally free from whatever demons were keeping you a prisoner. I truly understand now that it's all the good ones that leave this world. Rest well my angel. xoxoxoxo |
Rest in peace hunny. <3 Is GG. |
Brad,
I wish you could've outraced the speed of pain for another day. Everything you wrote and did from Manson on... it was all important... it helped me become who I am... and now the hat is wearing me...
Thank you! Thank you! THANK YOU! The world misses you, and the world thanks you, and the world loves you. |
You are loved and missed dearly. |
"Luv Is GG" You will always be my hero Gidget, you are a true inspiration. |
– From anonymous on February 1, 2013 |
Brad, I will never forget the days we worked at the record store together. You were always so nice & so much fun to work with. You were gone way to soon. |
miss you gidget. you were a gentle soul even though we only talked through emails. i am proud to have spoke with you and to have been an online friend of yours. i miss you dearly.
|
Happy bday Gidget, the few years we were friends were the greatest. i always will miss you my friend!
|
this is for tomorrow Happy 41st Birthday my friend...i still have the website and try to do what i can with it...keeping your memory alive..I miss you so much and not one day goes by that I dont mention you...Happy Birthday Brad...with love...your former admin at the site and your friend forever xo |
Happy 41st birthday you are missed and never forgotten by me and your friends...miss you sooo much...Happy Birthday Gein! xo Luv I$ |
I miss talking to you. I still have your roach dress and Manson T-Shirt. XXOO I know you are at peace now. |
I miss and think about you everyday Brad, I hope we meet in the next life. Love you always. |
The needle and the damage done.....^_^ |
A donation was made for the NOPE Task Force in loving memory of Gidget Gein (Brad Stewart).
|
I miss you a lot... |
Sadly he is gone, but hopes to other families and people that NOPE can help. |
Hey Gidget, thanks for everything and for leading him to me |
– From immanuel parker on January 10, 2011 |
Happy New Year!!! miss you so much dear Gidget... |
We still (and will always) miss you. |
[as always i'm not in date...] Happy Birthday dear friend! So sad i can't see your happy eyes, but i know if the sun between clouds it's you're smiling and i don't need any good news for today..) RIP |
why just why did you have to go Gidget, why? |
Happy 41st Birthday Gidget! You should only know how many people are missing and thinking of you today! so many changed their display pic to ones of you and them and people posted videos and quotes for you....
we all miss you so much.....happy birthday and continue to watch over us....you are remembered forever! |
Happy 41st Birthday Gein! you should only know the people that changed their display pics today to ones of you and them, and the people that posted videos for you and put up little sayings for you today....you will never be forgotten...please continue to watch over us....LUV IS..
rip...i miss you more than you can imagine..a true friend and a great guy...happy birthday...R.I.P |
We were just thinking a lot about you lately GG. We hope you're resting peacefully with your loved ones. - L&M |
"Grateful. Grateful. Grateful much." ~ Gidget Gein
happy thanksgiving my friend..i miss you so much |
I never really had the chance to say or write the infinite amount of thoughts that came to my mind and through everything, in my heart, so many thoughts, so many words, but everything became so numb and quiet to say the least, like the world stood still, more or less because there's truly not any words that can describe how great you are and were and the impact you've had on so many people and the impact of not having a person as amazing as you are here physically with us right now at this moment, and having the feeling of only having you and all the great memories and amazing things you've done, here in our hearts, memories, thoughts, dreams, and all other beautiful forms of existance and not just being able to shake your hand, hug you, hold you, or anything physically at this time in life, Not a single day goes by still that I don't think of you as i know we all do, and it still feels like just yesterday you were still here with us all, and so many were listening to you and enjoying every moment with you, through all of lifes amazing ups and downs, nomatter how brief or how long any interaction that was with or shared with you with whoever, whenever, and however. I can't help but to feel in rarity, what is so true in so many ways that can't be expressed, how true and much of a great loss that is left in the world without you here.. And I think as everyone would, we'd give anything to have you back here with us, But knowing in all of our hearts that you are at peace, and you are still rocking and living on peacefully with every breath we take in all of existance and eternity in every dream, memory, and thought of you, wherever whenever and however you are and doing whatever you're doing in the great and beautiful unknown and with all the great things you were and are still, and have done, and all the great memories you've left us all with you'll always live on forever in so many ways, and in all our hearts, as inspiration to many, love to all that have known you, wanted to know you, and appreciate and appreciated you, your creativity and what amazing impact you had on so many people and so many things that you've done in life and continue to do in so many ways still, and every single little thing that pieced together all of what was and is beautiful and amazing about you- You truly are missed and thought of and remembered very single day by so many- Thank you for so very much that you've shared with us all and everything that you've done. RIP my friend-
~Until next time we meet again and are all together again once more~ |
You were there when no one else was. A true friend will never die, you are an angel now! |
You were a great musician man, I really have alot of respect for you. R.I.P. |
You were a great musician man, I really have alot of respect for you. R.I.P. |
Sorry, I'm late... you're teen already, not baby... but HBDay!!!
love you, dream you, need you, miss you... |
ALWAYS IN MY HEART, FOREVER...R.I.P. SUGAR BOOGER |
ALWAYS IN MY HEART, FOREVER...R.I.P. SUGAR BOOGER |
Hey Gidget
Have great day and rock up there as much as you can
*sending love*
Miss you |
found out about him to late don't know much about him but will miss him no matter what.Have heard great things about him and wish I could have found out about him earlier and was able to learn more about him. |
tomorrow is our 40th birthday
i cant tell you how much everyone misses you
i hope you are ok
i love you
happy 40th |
Nancy
i wish brad was here
10:58pm Pamela
i know
u do
10:59pm Nancy
i miss him a lot
10:59pm Pamela
i know
I want you to know I think of you every day and miss you more than you know |
Saw you in my dream last night you asked to call you Bradley N… don’t understand…
well, just don't think I forgot about you, you're in my mind forever and remember my door is always open for you my friend...
|
You are missed and loved...i think of you everyday |
A Word of Promise
I wish you knew I did
Go through all the shit
Did as you told me to
My dear I'm missing you
You did not know me as you said
The word that no one before had
You said just give up never
Like you for it forever
You are gone so sad I feel
Wish this just would not be real
But it is and I will try
To keep your memory til I die
For you I write these words
To read for every heart that hurts
Cast your spirit on I will
With all my heart and writing skill
Once written words will last
If I am long-gone past
But your soul lives on
Until these words are gone |
A great musician n Artist |
RIP |
R.I.P. Bradley :-* |
Oh Brad you silly silly bugger :(
You were one of the first people to make me belive in myself, a constant inspiration and most of all you were always there to talk to when i needed cheering up.
Thankyou for your friendship, your words of wisdom
I feel lucky just to have known you.
My heart breaks everytime i remember that your gone, but i know that your looking up angles skirts now ;)
I will Love you forever
"You cant put your arms around a memory"
Johnny Thunders
xxxxxxxxxxx |
I miss you so much you silly bugger :(
You were one in a zillion and there will never be another.
Sleep well brother
xxxxxxx |
I think of you everyday..I envy you sometimes...i miss you...i wish i could pick up my cell and call you..please watch over me
it is such a shame you are gone. For your birthday this year I am going to put an obituary in the sun sentinel for you since no one ever gave you a proper obituary. I am going to ask your sister pam to help me..she is becoming a dear friend to me..as you were...are...
RIP
xo
n
:(
|
Just stopping by to let you know I miss you |
R.I.P. Gidget
u ll be in our hearts forever |
Happy Hoppy Easter, Gidget!!
...miss you so much... |
Happy Easter Gein! I am so sorry you arent here. I still cant believe youre gone RIP |
my moms having openheart surgery wednesday...can you please look down on her and send her some positive vibes to make it through
I know youve sent people my way recently and i appreciate you thinking of me like that
i wish i could pick up the cell and call you like i used to...
its lonely here without you
i am so sorry you are gone
:( |
I didnt want you to think ive forgotten about you. things have been crazy..i'm sure you look down from time to time..ive talked to so many of your friends from back in the day before manson and they are all so helpful and willing to be a part of the site. You would never believe how many people miss you and are sick when I tell them you are dead...some still ask "is it true"..i hate to be the one telling them yes...i think of you often (like everyday i work on the site)lol..wish you could be around..happy saint pattys day..miss you...xo nanc |
So long, to young... |
Happy Valentines Day Gidget!
we all miss you
|
It was at an art show i hosted in my warehouse in fort lauderdale that bradget first showed his "in case of emergency break heart". We got to talking a lot when he was dropping off and picking up his things, and clicked. I always thought bradget was the fucking TITTIES. i mean the guy almost single handedly (with the help of the promsluts and some other exceptions) created a style and concept for which the town was known so well. I, since finding out of his passing, have been very bothered by it. He just seemed so....damn...close... to whatever the hell he was going for. Things really seemed to be going well for him out there. What a shame. I'm sure he will continue to inspire even in his passing. Miss you, Brad.
"always a bagboy, never the bag."
-S |
I am still so sad you are not with us anymore. I hope you like what i've dont with your site. I hope you know everyone misses you and I hope you have found peace of mind and arent hurting anymore
I love and miss you Gidget!
i wish you could come back just for 5 minues...its terrible here without you!
please everyone visit GidgetGein.com
and keep Gein's memory alive |
Gidget Gein, I know you are in a much better place now, but we still miss you and love you. |
fan from way back when |
Gone but never forgotten. Gidget will remain in our hearts and loved forever. R.I.P |
Happy New Year G!
Everyone please stop by Gidgetgein.com and check out Gein's website
Thanks
|
Happy NY, Brad!
...the first without you... |
GIDGET GEIN...irás sempre ser uma inspiração, um Ãdolo, estarás sempre vivo e presente em nós, teus fãs...vams ter saudades tuas :( Descansa em paz... |
THE CREATOR OF LIFE You've died, when I found out that you're Alive ...sorry, I'm late... ...did't ask, no answer... |
THE CREATOR OF LIFE You’ve died when I found out that you’re alive
…sorry, I’m late… …didn't ask, no answer…
|
I wish you were here so I could wish you a Happy New Year in person but I cant.You startled me last night. It was good to see you. Keep on Keepin on Gein! I miss you a lot... |
– From Anonymous on December 30, 2008 |
Forever and ever, my brother |
THE CREATOR OF LIFE You’ve died when I found out that you’re alive
…sorry, I’m late… …didn't ask, no answer…
|
I just found out today on my b'day that Gidget really is gone. I was never a spooky kid or into that scene buy I was fortunate enough to meet with Brad at Screamfest. Alot of the old school thrashers disliked anything connected to Manson but I instantly took a liking to him & his art. A completely down to earth guy who wasen't full of ego or quick to judge. One of the very few who always did his own thing and I really respected him for that. A truly unique soul from start to finish. The world just seems to keep getting smaller & smaller these days... R.I.P. Buddy. |
merry x-mas brad |
Gidget you were an inspiration for so many including myself,just wanted to let you know you are missed and loved everyday my brother,and i hope you are in a better place if there is one. |
I hate that youre not here.
could you PLEASE come back |
For Hollie Rodarte...KILLING yourself to meet Brad is NOT what he would have wanted anyone especially a younf 17 year old girl like yourself to do. Brad would have wanted you to live a productive creative life...not kill yourself
please seek some counseling for the death wish before its too late. |
I'd never thought in a billion years i'd ever had to type one of these about you.You've survived SO much.You mean so much to me. I had only a year until I was able to see you. I love you so much & I cant wait to see you. I know I will soon.I now your out there somewhere.Everytime I think about you I anticipate death cause there's that huge possibility I'll meet you.You will NEVER be forgotten.I will push even harder in your name now.I love you Gidget/Brad Rest in peace Something just tells me that your doing alot better where ever you are now. |
It still hurts day to day.I feel like a numb robot cause I hate thinking about it &try hard to take my mind off the fact your gone.You are the best person.You out shine any God.. But I will see you soon. Rest In Peace, Love ,Hollie |
This should not have happened. Too tragic. I'm sorry. |
R.I.P Gidget Gein..youll be missed.. |
still hurts |
FOR SISTER PAM..I am sorry for you and your families loss..Brad was a dear friend of mine and trusted me with his website www.GidgetGein.com...Pam I would love you to visit the site Ive maintained and payed for since his death...I also would like to talk to you and his family as well as mr bradley his atty...
if you could give me a call i would appreciate it
954-242-4947
thanks and I want to also correct the death date...Gien died October 8th at 9:18 pm and I was wrong saying he left 2 sisters behind..he had 3 sisters alive at the time of his death...my apologies for the 2 mistakes and please contact me pam..thanks
nancy marzulli |
Hi dear.. |
I love you, Gidget. You are infinitely missed, man. |
I am still stunned by the news of your death. I felt like a void had been filled in my life when we reconnected after our fathers death.
I will miss you. |
Rest in Peace. |
Rest in Peace. |
Gidget is one of my idols |
Forever loved & forever missed |
If you only KNEW how much you were loved and hos MUCH you are missed...I wish you knew
I miss you brad...if you were here things would be different...I am so sad you are gone
rest in peace
i miss you
|
Dear Gidget,
I miss you. I treasure my roach dress and the Charlie T-Shirt. Love you always. |
GIDGET GEIN, YOU WERE ALWAYS TRUE TO YOURSELF, NO MATTER WHAT. Your personality is a model for me to follow. i know that one day i will end up like you, all fucked up and finally dead. i hope that one day we will meet each other and have a very intelligent conversation. |
May you rest in peace. |
Dude you were so great! You will be missed. |
As the days drag on..without you here..i remember you fondly my friend my dear...Your words of encouragement pound in my brain and echo in my ear like a racing train...I wish you were near...I miss you more than you can imagine...it isnt fair...And now what do I do...carry on...you memory and your legacy will always live on...To me you were a genuine friend..one i will love and chrish til the end..
I told you i loved you i told you i cared I told you i was sad and that life wasnt fair...
what do I do...carry on...without dispair...
a tear falls for you every day..from my eye and from my lips for your soul I pray...I will see you again one day
and now what do i do...just carry on....
please keep brad alive by visiting his official site GIDGETGEIN>COM...make a donation in his name...dont let his spirit fade
thank you everyone
nanc...with the upside down A |
" Either he's dead or my watch has stopped. " Groucho Marx
Macabre? Certainly. For that was how we both were and how we still are.....As it was, so it shall be. Brad, you wanted us to " spread the disease together, sugar " and now I am left here alone staring at your paintings in my room.....you got so deep under my skin.
For days I have been trying to write this tribute, each time I collapse in tears and today is no different.....There really are no words that could ever express how inspired and alive Brad makes me feel. An exceptionally unusual creature who made others laugh while on the inside he was ripping himself apart. Anger, confusion, disbelief, hurt, pain, luv, those that knew and luved him are in a daze waiting for contact, hoping that this news was all just a DaDa joke.
" What makes you happy? What makes you happy? Where do you go? Where do you go? Where do you hide? Where do you hide? Who do you see? Who do you see? Who do you trust? Who do you trust? Who do you screw? Who do you screw? What kills the pain? What kills the pain? Game up, game win. Bug around, set it straight. Transaction. Play it hard, hurts so bad. Gotta win. Everyone loses. Everthing loses. Gotta win big. Sick and tired of losing. Where does it all go? Where does it all go? Where does it lead us? Where does it lead us? Tilt City, Pinball Alley. Blinkin' lights shot to Hell, fuck it all! " Heavy Traffic
He might be " gone dady gone " in the flesh, but his influence, inspiration, passion and sheer absurdity will continue to burn in the memories and actions of all those that luv him. The Mark of Cain transcends this mortal coil.
Laugh clown laugh even though your heart is breaking. So it goes.
Natasha
communicate and spread the luv
( mediator23@yahoo.co.uk )
xoxo
23 |
May you have found the peace that so elluded you in life.
Your fierce creativity and warmth lives on! |
Dig you later baby! Your words and thoughts will always be with me, thank you..... |
rest in piece.
we'll miss u. |
It's been 8 days since your death but the memory of you is still alive. Don't forget you my friend. Thank you for everything. See you soon.
(1969-2008) |
We (Brad and I) exchanged messages for a year. I was extremely surprised when he answered to my first message. I didn't think he would answer to a person from Europe. Amazing! He was wonderful! He is wonderful! I hope one day I will see him... See you! |
We (Brad and I) exchanged messages for a year. I was extremely surprised when he answered to my first message. I didn't think he would answer to a person from Europe. Amazing! He was wonderful! He is wonderful! I hope one day I will see him... See you! |
It's been 8 days since your death but the memory of you is still alive. Don't forget you my friend. Thank you for everything. See you soon. (1969-2008) |
We (Brad and I) exchanged messages for a year. I was extremely surprised when he answered to my first message. I didn't think he would answer to a person from Europe. Amazing! He was wonderful! He is wonderful! I hope one day I will see him... See you! |
Such a great talent and friend. Brad will be truly missed. |
The Rat Catcher
The Jiggaboo Hatcher
The Roach Wrangler
The Dreadlock Dangler
The Ghetto Blaster
The Thrift Store Master
The Body Bag Stuffer
The Troubled Life Huffer
Even though I haven't seen him in a few years...
I gonna miss the bastard.
|
i wrote with you only 1 message on your homepage
i liked you and your music everthing
thank you for everything
R.I.P |
Thank you for everything! I hope one day I will see him again... Goodbye my friend, hello my guardian angel! |
I don't want to hog this page with my story of Brad but if you want to read more...see my my space blog.
He was like a brother to me and I can't believe he is gone. He was an amazing human being and a true friend.
http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendID=5837399 |
I miss you so much and I hope you do not mind all talking I have done to you lately.. I can't wait to see you again love...
B eautiful
R espected
A rtisitc
D elicate
S uperstar
T ender hearted
E ccentric
W onderful
A ddicting
R ebellious
T rend starter
G orgeous
I ntelligent
D etermined
G lamorous
E lectrifying
T alented beyond words
G roovy
E nigmatic
I conic
N ever forgotten
Brad--- R.I.P.
Baby Boy through all eternity! Rock On 4 ever!
XO
|
I'll always remember every second we got to spend together, like I've said before and thought to myself, no matter where you are now, I know you're making whoever's with you smile and laugh like you did to us. I'll see you again in the next life dude, and please make sure to share more stories when we hang again. I'll keep an eye out for Beatlejuice here in the Bronx for ya. Thank you for everything Gidgit.
Love Always,
Ed |
Brad.. may you have peace and love through all eternity. I can not believe that i will never talk to you again- but knowing you are on the other side is comforting and I can't wait to see you, talk to you and hug you again.. all my love forever baby boii... Rock the heavens for us!!!!!!!!! xoxo Jennifer Leah |
He was like my brother. There will forever be a hole in my heart. He was so much a part of my heart. |
I'm sorry my last words to you were spoken in anger. I wish you'd known I didn't hate you. |
Rest In Peace, sweetie. I miss you more than you know. |
One of the nicest guys to hang out with. Thanks for everything G. I'll remember you always. |
"A true original who lived his art right up to the very end" Rest In peace
xoxoxoxox-Dave P. |
Will always be the greatest |
Gidget was one of my best friends, even though we didnt hang out much often i would always cherish the times we did, it was always filled with intilectually filled conversations on art, music and the such. he was one of my greatest inspirations for the fact of his art that really just hit a chord with me and im so glad i bought what i could, they are cheriest momentos which i will never let go no matter what
rip brad you are in my heart always |
Gidget Gein was quite possibly one of the nicest people I have ever met. He was unselfish, passionate about his work, generous, intelligent, witty, controversial, insightful, caring, and funny. He was beyond words. Beyond language.
I remember the first time I'd started talking to him on a more intimate level, forgetting that he was "famous" and all. He'd made some Gollywood prints and it interested me that he was using the masonic square and compasses. When I inquired about his use of these symbols, myself being a mason, we struck up a true friendship that lasted from then on. Although I never got to meet him in person (actually that was supposed to happen very, very soon), I cherish the emails, messages, and phone conversations. I will miss them. A lot.
Of all the artwork that I have, I will never ever let anything happen to my gold roach print with Felix the Cat stamped in the top. It will be on my wall no matter where I go, who I marry, what prison cell I am in, or even if I end up in a shelter sometime in the future.
Thanks for great memories, Gidget, and thanks for being real, honest, genuine and true. You are one in a universe, brother.
Respect and Highest Regards,
The ReV |
You were, are and always will be my greatest hero
You are loved and missed very much |
You helped me though a lot of fears...
Your a great inspiration for everyone through your art and playing bass.I looked up to you as a brother I never had in a way its true...
I love and Miss you man...
|
I hope you´re happy now |
I heard about you by a very good friend of mine and you really surprised my - in a positive way! There were, are and always will be people you mean a lot to. Rest in peace and we will never forget you - never in all this eternity. |
Rest in peace my hero... |
You were a great artist, and a genuinely nice guy. We'll miss you! |
May your memory live on forever
god rest your soul
i will miss you |
rip my friend |
I can't think of what to say except I'll miss you.
xoxo |
RIP Gidget |
R.I.P Brad.... I will forever miss you <3. |
If you only knew how many lives you actually touched...hopefully you have found happiness now...I will miss you |
If you only knew how many lives you actually touched...hopefully you have found happiness now...I will miss you |
If you only knew how many lives you actually touched...hopefully you have found happiness now...I will miss you |
Gidget was my hero |
I can't think of what to say except I'll miss you.
xoxo |
I already miss you so much man. |