Let's Do Things: Tomata Du Plenty Part 1

Send us Fan MailAt the intersection of drag theater, punk rock innovation, and fearless artistic evolution stands David Xavier Harrigan - better known to those in-the-know as Tomato DePlenty. From his early days with the revolutionary Cockettes (described by John Waters as "insane hippie drag queens" creating "complete sexual anarchy"), to founding Ze Whiz Kidz in Seattle, to pioneering synthesizer-based punk with The Screamers, Tomato consistently positioned himself at the cutting edge of artistic movements.What makes Tomato's story so compelling isn't just his artistic versatility - it's his uncanny ability to be in exactly the right place at exactly the right time. He embodied his personal philosophy: "Let's do things" and "Do plenty." Listen in as we uncover the first chapter in the fascinating life of this punk pioneer, theatrical innovator, and boundary-breaking artist who helped shape multiple movements while remaining just outside the spotlight.Links From This Episode:Tomata's Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18803/tomata-du_plentyThe Tupperware's at the TMT show recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyezrW9SNP0The Screamers Target Studios Promo Video: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18803/tomata-du_plentyGary Panter's famous rendering of Tomata: https://obeygiant.com/gary-panter-a-provocateur-print-available-now/The Cockettes Documentary Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gPxQvN0f1cSupport the showFollow us on...Substack- https://substack.com/@deadandkindafamousHere, you can find our episodes, transcripts, relevant images and newsletters.Instagram- @deadandkindoffamousSee us visit the graves of our subjects and pay our respects with lovingly selected offerings.Apple Podcasts and Spotify- Please be a Bon Vivant and leave us a rating and review. It would mean the world!