Grave of Oderus Urungus of Gwar (R.I.P. Dave Brockie)
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
- This one's for Dave Brockie "Oderus Urungus", singer and original member of Richmond, Virginia's legendary metal band Gwar. I've been a true Gwar fan since I was a little punk kid riding the roads raising hell and blasting head banger music. Wait a second! I'm still like that. Hail Oderus!!!!!
David, as I knew him, and I were best friends from about 5 to 15 years of age, when I moved across town. We were inseparable and quite a mischievous pair. What he would ultimately became was evident early on in his imagination, creativity, artwork, and just plain craziness. While we didn't maintain close ties over the years, we did connect every now and again. I was heartbroken when he passed at age 50. He lived life full, doing what he loved. I escaped addiction, unfortunately, he did not. Thanks for the great memories, dude.
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the Dave Brockie memorial video and the nice comment about your time with Dave before the Oderus days. It must've been cool making those memories as well and hang onto them forever. In the near future I plan make a few other Gwar related videos and share them, so stay tuned or if you like, then join the ride, like and subscribe. I'm always uploading new footage and other stuff from years past that I've never made public until now. Rock on for Dave Brockie. Thanks for watching.
cool story bro
A legend indeed. I grew up knowing who gwar was and I remember the day he died. Finally got to see them live a few years ago, without Dave, but it was still a good show. Thanks for sharing!
I've been a Gwar fan since I was a kid and to visit the grave of Dave Brockie and to walk the areas where they roam in Richmond was an adventure in it's own. I've met most of the members and seen them live with Orderus. A head banger punks bucket list. Thanks for the comment and strange travels
I'm kicking myself for never going to one of their concerts. Same with Alice in Chaines and Soundgarden. Atleast I saw Pantera twice
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the channel and for the comment. I'm blessed to have seen and met Gwar with the legendary Dave Brockie and you are as well for seeing the legendary Pantera (Dimebag Darrell R.I.P.), which I sadly never got to see. I've seen Slayer twice, Anthrax, Cannibal Corpse, Iron Reagan, Municipal Waste, Agent Orange, The Misfits, Jim Breuer , Mac Sabbath, Alice Cooper, Hank 3, Gwar, D.R.I., 1349, Murder Junkies, Missing 23rd, Pleasures of the Ultraviolent, Type O Negative, NIN, Marilyn Manson (Anti-Christ Superstar Tour), Cradle of Filth, Satyricon, Super Joint Ritual, Forsaken Profits, Toke, Bask, Yob, Primus, Ministry, Carpenter Brut, Unknown Hinson, Exodus, and hundreds more of underground bands, but I never saw Pantera, for they never played near me at the time of their prime touring years. Anyway, I plan to make some other "Gwar" related footage for the channel in the near future, so if you like, then join the ride, like and subscribe. Rock on man. \m/ \m/
Thank you for this as I have yet to venture out to Virginia.
The first time I met Dave was in Eureka, CA 2001 at the Stabbin' Cabin with Brad and Mike as DBX.
After witnessing my first GWAR show in October of 1990 at Guerneville, CA at the River Theater next to the Russian River at the age of 19 under the influence of some illicit substance during Agony Column, I was hooked. GWAR was the drug I needed. I watched Bishop sing Cool Place without his helmet. It was surreal.
I've always mentioned how kind Dave was to me which truly stands out. He would treat any fan as if they were a long lost brother, just on first glance. He made you feel special and cool to be hanging out.
RIP lost god! Blow Black Wad.
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for your kind words and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. As a fellow Gwar fan it meant a lot to visit Dave's memorial and to share this with fans from here to Antarctica. Must've been cool hanging out with the Gwar legends out there in Cali as well. Richmond has an amazing underground rock scene. Punk and Metal are still as big as ever there. Stay tuned for more strange travels, for I plan on doing some other "Gwar" related videos in the near future. If you like, then join the ride, like and subscribe for I'm uploading weird and interesting stuff all the time. Take care. Rock on.... \m/
I'm glad I got to see this- thanks for putting it up. The first time I had heard of Gwar I remember saying what the hell is that supposed to be? Then my Step brother dropped a tape in of Scumdogs of the universe and I was a fan by the first side- it was always fun to hear em and they did it without skimping on the rockin out/ heavy stuff.
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for stopping by the channel and I'm glad that you enjoyed the Dave Brockie grave visit video and also for being a true fellow Gwar fan as well. I have in my plans to do a few more "Gwar" related videos in the near future, so stop back by for a look-see, or join the ride, like and subscribe. More strange travels, oddity reviews and other odd videos to come here at the Highway Ghost. Rock on... \m/
Thanks so much for uploading this brother. I've been a fan of GWAR and Dave since I was a kid in the 90's and was so sad to hear he died when it happened, unbelievable. He is a true legend and musical genius. Glad the boys kept it going too, I don't think Dave would've wanted it to ever stop. They created an institution. What a beautiful tribute to him and his life's work in that headstone too, I have never seen that til now. Thanks again. 👍
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. I wanted to say hello and thanks for your kind words and support of the channel. I'm also very glad you enjoyed this tribute to Dave Brockie, a true rock-n-roll legend. I've also been a Gwar fan since I was a young little freak and have remained a true Gwar fan ever since. I plan to do some more "Gwar" related videos in the very near future, so stay tuned for that and more strange travels along the way. Also, thanks for subscribing to the channel. I've been filming weird stuff and unique footage for years and figured it was time to share it. Old stuff and new stuff to come, but either way it's gonna be a fun ride. Rock on man....\m/
The headstone is very fitting. IT IS AMAZING. THANKS FOR THAT BRO. SICK. !! Fan since 7th grade. I'm 48 now. Lol
Hello there, this is the Highway Ghost speaking. Thought I'd say what's up and thanks for checking out the video. Gwar is legend and like yourself I've been a fan since way back in the day. I thought since you're a Gwar fan that I'd let you know about my other videos from the world of Gwar. I did a video at their bar in Richmond, VA and that video's called The Gwar Bar in Richmond Virginia (Full Tour) and is in my famous music locations and the other video's called Death Site of Oderus Urungus of Gwar (R.I.P. Dave Brockie) and is in the same playlist. Thought you'd like to check those out. Their bar is awesome and you should go there one day. Anyway, hope you join the ride and subscribe for new video updates. This channel keeps it rocking and weird as always. HG
Legend is an understatement.
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the channel and for the comment. True thing about the understatement. Dave Brockie was a pillar in both the heavy metal and punk rock community and a really cool guy. I'm glad you got to see this video and in the very near future I'm going to be adding some new "Gwar" related footage here, so if you like, then join the ride and subscribe if you want. Stay tuned either way for more strange travels. Rock on. \m/ HG
been a gwar fan since i was like 10 in the 80's , it was one of my two first tape cassettes bought, and my first real concert and only time I've ever won tickets to something. Gwar opened for themselves as X-cops and I always found that amazing these guys opened for themselves and then did an entire Gwar show. Dave NEVER sold out, never failed to ROCK !
Hello there, this is the Highway Ghost speaking. It's so great to share this with fellow Gwar fans that can see Dave's grave all across the world. It was surreal to stand there that day and document a sad but humbling part of music and one of metal and punks greatest legends gone too soon. I have a few other Gwar related videos that I think you might enjoy.
As always, thanks for watching and you're welcome to join the ride and subscribe for updates on all my latest strange travels. HG
Check these videos out in my "famous music locations" playlist
The Gwar Bar in Richmond Virginia (Full Tour)
Death Site of Oderus Urungus of Gwar (R.I.P. Dave Brockie)
If you haven't seen the Viking funeral they sent the costume off in or the rest of the band members' memorial commentary on youtube I would highly recommend checking them out@@HighwayGhost
Hello again and thanks for the comments. I tried to do a video at the Hadad’s Lake outside of Richmond where the viking funeral took place with Oderus's full body gear being sent off on the raft and being lit by Slymenstra Hymen'S flaming arrow, but the place charges $20 a car to even go into the park, so I had to skip that video spot. I've seen the videos you mentioned and liked those as well as Randy Blythe's eulogize at the memorial. Hail Oderus..... \m/ HG
Awesome. Thanks for doin a video about a legend.🤘😎🤘
HAIL FLATTUS! 🤘😎🤘
HAIL ODERUS! 🤘😎🤘
HAIL GWAR! 1🤘😎🤘
Hello there, this is the Highway Ghost speaking. I thought I'd say hello and thanks for checking out the channel and for the love of Gwar I'd like to invite you to check out my other videos from their legacy. In my "Famous Music Locations" playlist there's a couple of videos you might like.
Here's the video titles to find them:
The Gwar Bar in Richmond Virginia (Full Tour)
Death Site of Oderus Urungus of Gwar (R.I.P. Dave Brockie)
Thanks for watching and join the ride for updates on new footage. \m/ HG
Very cool grave marker.....thanks for sharing
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the channel and for the kind words, I really appreciate that. I recently added a couple new Gwar related videos if you're interested in seeing them. I did a tour of their famous Gwar Bar in Richmond, Virginia and I also did a short video at the location of Dave Brockie's death in 2014. Both of those videos are on the channel and tons of other stuff, so I hope you enjoy those as well. If you'd like to join the ride and subscribe, so you'll be the first to get updates on all my new footage. Once more thanks for watching and rock on. HG \M/
Beautiful tribute. I met him once too, a hero worth meeting.
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. First of all, thanks for the kind words and for watching my channel and also I had to be the one to do this video, for Gwar has been such a big part of my life growing up. I've seen them live and met most of all the original guys and been to their hangouts in Richmond. When the metal/punk community lost Dave Brockie and his Oderus costume was burned at his viking style funeral on the lake, it touched my strange little heart to say the least. I love remembering those fun and wild times we all had when Gwar was in town or on the stereo and TV as always. Once more, thanks for watching and if you like, then please join the ride here at the Highway Ghost for more of the unusual. There's new footage coming out all the time.
Heartbroken when he died. He was an amazing artist, and a genuinely good guy. Thanks for this, ghost. Liked and subbed.
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the channel and the comment, as well as subscribing and joining the ride here. In the very near future I'll be filming some more Gwar related footage, so stay tuned for that and much more strange travels, oddity reviews and other unique stuff. Glad you enjoyed my video.
I FELT THIS WAS VERY MOVING FOR YOU ,
VERY WELL SAID ,YOU HAVE A LOT OF RESPECT FOR THIS ONE HG THIS WAS SAD . THANKYOU FOR SHARING , DI AUSTRALIA .
Dave Brockie was a big part of my teenage music scene and will forever be one of my favorite singers, for he was a one and only type of person and a rock star that will forever be missed and remembered. I'm so glad I got to meet him once and get to see Gwar in concert with him as the front-man before it was all gone forever.
I just hope that when my time comes I can get transported to the planet Oderus is on now. We miss you sir!
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the video and for the cool comment. The planet we're hoping to find is Scumdogia, where the almighty Oderus Urungus came from. I'm thinking Beefcake was personally from Planet Cholesterol according to his interviews. Either way it'd be an interesting trip, but until that day comes, enjoy some strange travels here at the Highway Ghost. If you like to see more stuff about Gwar and other weirdness in the near future, then join the ride, like and subscribe for the channels non stop for new footage as long as I can get it filmed, edited and ready to go. Thanks for watching. Rock on. \m/
Oderus' sword had possibly one of the best names ever bestowed upon a blade, rivaling even those given in tales by J.R.R. Tolkein. Simple, offensive, and a true double entendre xD "Lick".
Also appreciate how they worked the logo for Death Piggy in there.
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for stopping by the channel and for enjoying the video. The Oderus memorial headstone is the coolest rock star grave I've ever seen, and I have to agree with you about the designs and imagery they choose, for it worked out perfect with his picture that looked like he was peacefully sleeping at rest after a long warrior's battle. Dave Brockie will not be forgotten and so the legend of the almighty Gwar continues. Join the ride, like and subscribe for more of the strange travels and uniquely unusual videos here at the Highway Ghost. \m/
Hell - 0 Mr highway ghost 👻 . 1st time viewer here and I just gotta say, g golly thanks for the upload buddy boy. I'm a bohab myself and GWAR is the greatest band if all time \m/
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the channel and for enjoying the content. Since you're a fellow Gwar fan, then check out my videos I did about both Dave Brockie's death site and the Gwar Bar. Those were also very interesting spots in Richmond, VA. Thanks again.... Join the ride and subscribe... \m/
Thanks for this upload brother.
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the channel and for liking my video. I just recently uploaded two new Gwar related videos if you're interested. I did one at the Gwar Bar in Richmond, VA and the other at the location of Dave Brockie's death in 2014. I hope you enjoy those as well. If you haven't already subscribed, then you're welcome to join the ride for updates on new footage, but either way have a great day and rock on. \m/ HG
@@HighwayGhost will check them out.
so sad miss him so much.... R.I.P.
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Yeah, Dave Brockie will be missed and never forgotten. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy the channel. If you like, then join the ride, like and subscribe.
Had something very similar happen in 97. We flew to Chicago, and then drove to Milwaukee to see gwar and icp at their hallowicked show.
Got talking to a roadie for like half an hour. After the show the band came out to do autographs. We were like damn dude, why didn't you tell us? He just laughed and said we didn't ask lol.
R.i.p. one of the greats.
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the channel and the fun comment about the band. I plan to in the near future to make a few Gwar related videos as well as always strange travels, oddity reviews and other unique stuff, so stay tuned for more of that here, or if you want to join the ride, then like and subscribe. Thanks again and rock on. \m/
Him and prince: the only two celebrity deaths that made me actually cry several tears. Beautiful stone that was probobly designed by Dave himself, lol.
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the channel and for the comment. I'm glad I got to meet Dave and Gwar, as well as see them live before he was gone. As a true fan of such, I put my heart and soul into doing these videos to share for fellow fans or newcomers in the future. It means a lot when folks comment in a positive way and enjoy what I do for free for the world. I plan to do more Gwar related videos in the near future, so stay tuned for that. If you like, then join the ride, like and subscribe for all updates on new footage. Thanks again.
My boys just discovered GWARS , “Have You Seen Me??” this was my boys daddy’s favorite song, I’m widowed… so it has a beautiful and rough meaning to me all at the same time..
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the channel and for sharing your comment. I'm truly sorry for your loss and have been down that long dark road of grief too many times to speak of. It's strange how music can heal us and pull us through what we'd never have realized we could get through, until one day we're looking back and enjoying a memory at the same time as a good song. I'm so glad your boys and you like Gwar, for they're an amazing and unique talent and good people to their fans. They've also helped me through my rough spots in life, so good things do come from rock-n-roll music. I'd like to invite all of you to enjoy the ride for more strange travels and other unique videos. I love hearing from my viewers and fans across the world, so just know you're welcome here at the Highway Ghost. I plan to be making new Gwar related footage as soon as I can, but until then there's a ton of stuff on here and more to come. Thanks again for watching and until next time, strange travels. HG
Given the proper burial, like a viking king
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Hail Oderus \m/ and thanks for the kind words. Join the ride, like and subscribe. More rocking weirdness to come here on the Highway Ghost.
Cool video! Thanks man.
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the channel and for the comment. As a Gwar fan I had to be the one dude to film Dave Brockies grave as fast as possible and to share it with all the hordes of fans. This was such a great day and a sad one in a way, but to see how Orderus is remembered in Richmond is a great thing I think. I just got finished filming some new Gwar related footage and will have it uploaded as soon as I can edit and get it ready to share, so stay tuned for that in the next few days. If you'd like to follow the channel and get updates on my crazy strange travels, then I invite you to join the ride and subscribe, because the Highway Ghost never rests. Party on Wayne. \m/
@@HighwayGhost Party On Garth!!!
Was the show in 2008 in Newportnews by chance? Where Sleazy declared he was running for president and they had shirts saying Sleazy for President?
I first heard of Gwar from friends of mine who lived in a town over and where in the punk scene there. We just connected and became close with the whole crew. My friend James popped in Live from Antarctica and tho I have heard of the band, I never seen nor heard their music. It was awesome. Then about a year later, a 4 hour metal show that a college radio station played every Wednesday night from Midnight to 4am (collage radio after midnight can play songs with out being censored) put on the whole America Must Be Destroyed release as it just dropped that day. I obviously tapped it.
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for watching the video and for the comment. The show I was talking about took place on October 6th, 2008 in Asheville, North Carolina during Gwar's Electile Dysfunction Tour and I do remember Sleazy P. Martini being there that night. They were on tour with Toxic Holocaust and Kingdom of Sorrow, a side project band of Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed and Kirk Windstein of Down and Crowbar. Amazing show and getting to meet several of the huge metal legends that night was a great moment in my life. That night I hung out with Dave Brockie (Oderus of Gwar), met Jamie Jasta of Hatebreed and Joel Grind from Toxic Holocaust and most of all other band members. I spoke to Beefcake of Gwar in the pit for a second, so it was a night to remember. Ah!... the wonder years. If you like, then you're welcome to join the ride and subscribe for updates. I'm always adding new footage from my strange travels. \m/
I miss him. Seen him with the band so many times. I met him a couple of times. Just saw the two weeks ago with blothar
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the channel and for your comment on Dave Brockie. I miss him too and I haven't seen Gwar without him yet. I'm having a hard time coping with him being gone as their front man, but Blothar is doing a hell of a good job and I like the new record, but it's never gonna be the same without Orderus up there. Blothar (Michael Bishop) is doing what Oderus (Dave Brockie) would want him to do, being that Blothar has been with the band since his days of playing bass as the original Beefcake. Anyway, stay tuned for more "Gwar" related videos in the near future, for I plan to film some other stuff I know about. If you like, then join the ride, like and subscribe for more strange travels and unique footage here. Thanks for watching and Hail Oderus. \m/
I saw them a few times, once in at Alley Katz in '02 just before going to Iraq. Slymenstra touched my hand and it was a good day, though I didn't take well to the guy who started throwing elbows. Saw them at the Canal Club on New Years '05-'06 but kinda got kicked out a few songs into their set. Alcohol was involved, and my friend and I got there way too early. I last saw them at the Coliseum in late 2013, right after getting home from Afghanistan. Dave died only a few months later. Death Piggy, GWAR, X-Cops, and DBX, all great in their own ways.
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the channel and for sharing your comment. Gwar is legend and Dave Brockie will be forever missed. Cool comment about Slymenstra, she's a wild lady. My cousin is friends with her and has photos of her sitting on his living room couch. If you haven't already you should check out RAWG, it's Gwar without the masks. It's funny to see them look like actual human rock stars after all the wild costumes they've used. Elbows in the pit are a rascal, but don't feel bad, I've been there too man. I survived two Slayer concerts, one front row on their farewell tour and the pit was insane. I've had people stage dive into my face at punk and thrash metal shows, I've had my finger slashed open by giant spiked jackets at underground punk shows and survived the brutal Wall of Death at an Exodus concert and been through the wringer at a Cannibal Corpse show and even seen the Murder Junkies once, so it's a battle field of it's own inside the pit. But, either way I've loved ever moment of these wild and crazy times. In the near future I plan to film some more Gwar related videos for the channel. So if you like, then join the ride, like and subscribe for all the latest strange travels and more. Rock on man and thanks again for watching. \m/
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I'm at the whole band and 2010 at the whiskey they were amazing
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the channel and for sharing a comment. If you're interested in more Gwar related footage I just added a couple new videos I filmed at the Gwar Bar in Richmond and also the death site location of Dave Brockie (Oderus Urungus). I've been a true Gwar fan for a very long time and love documenting their story as much as I can. You're welcome to join the ride and subscribe for updates on my latest videos and once more thanks for watching the Highway Ghost. Rock-n- Roll. \m/ HG
Hail Oderus!
Hello and welcome to the channel, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the video and for the comments. As a fellow Gwar fan, I'm glad you got to see this amazing location. Stay tuned for more Gwar related videos and other strange travels, oddity reviews and unique and weird stuff that I add to the channel all the time. From the frozen and clogged bowels of Antarctica. Hail Oderus!
I miss Dave, haven't been to a show since his passing. We would go every year to the Detroit Harpos show and surrounding areas they would play. Thank you for this video brother.
Where is Cory buried?
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the channel and for sharing the comment. Yeah man, Dave Brockie will forever be missed, as well as all those guys one day. Cory Smoot's final resting place is still unknown as far as I can research online. Next time I see the guys from Gwar I'll try and ask them, but it may be one of those very private matters like a lot of famous rockers. Legends those guys will forever be. If you like to join the ride and subscribe for all the latest updates, I plan to be releasing some new Gwar related footage as soon as I get through filming and editing and doing the photography for thumbnails, so stay tuned either way, for I'm always filming and uploading new stuff and even older footage from years ago. Anyway, thanks again for watching and send your friends to the channel. All is welcome here at the Highway Ghost.
@@HighwayGhost got yourself a new sub.
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Welcome to the channel, I'm glad you're coming along for the ride. Sometimes it's a weird one, other times it's historic or artistic and even funny at moments, but all together it's a place for unique entertainment. I try day and night to bring footage to my viewers that all can enjoy and share. I'm glad you made it. Send your friends, I'm sure they'll find a video or two to watch. Take care and enjoy the content. \m/ HG
I met him at the paladium in Worcester mass. They have been my favorite band since 92. It hurt. It was like losing a pet.
Watch them on Joan Rivers.
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out my channel and for the kind words. I too was lost when Dave Brockie died and wish I could've attended his viking funeral cremation upon the lake in Virginia, whenever they burned his Oderus costume by flaming arrow. What a legend he was and forever will be. I too have loved that band since I was a kid back in the day. I'm glad you got to be a Gwar fan like the rest of us hordes of freaks covered in fake blood while singing "Sick of You" and all those other classic rocking tunes Dave and the guys brought us. Rock on Creepy Casey and join the ride. Like and subscribe. More weirdness here all the time. \m/
I forgot to say how that I have seen the Joan Rivers interview and it was funny as hell. I always loved how they'd appear on all the straight laced shows just to piss everyone off and make them laugh at the same time. That's the evil genius of Gwar. Comedy meets horror with metal and punk played by monster warriors from outer space. \m/
He died on my 30th birthday.
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. The metal/punk community lost a true legend that day, so always have some fun and play some Gwar all day as you celebrate. Thanks for watching and don't be a stranger to the channel, there's always more strange travels and oddity reviews to come.
Hollywood cemetery. 🤘😜♠️
R.I.P. Dave Brockie.
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the channel and showing your support for Dave Brockie and the legendary Gwar. Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, VA is such a beautiful place to have Dave's memorial marker. He will never be forgotten and I'm honored to have met him and the other members of Gwar. I plan on making more Gwar related videos if you're interested. There's always new weird and unique stuff all the time here, so if you like, then join the ride, like and subscribe. Thanks again for watching. Rock n Roll never dies. \m/
And never forget, in addition to music he was Intergalactic Correspondent for Fox News's show Red Eye. His commentary on Earth politics gave a unique insight.
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the channel. I actually mentioned how Brockie "Oderus" did those appearances and how he made a mockery of politics and Earth affairs. That's where I heard about Gwar making Mars red. If you're interested, I have a full tour of the Gwar Bar they own in Richmond, VA and Dave Brockie's death site, both videos are in my "Famous Music Locations" playlist. Hope you join the ride and get those strange travel updates from this wondrous dirtball called Planet Earth. HG
Sorry about that, it's easy to comment on YT videos before something is brought up in the video itself.@@HighwayGhost
No worries, ain't no thang like a chicken wang. Glad to have you checking out the channel. I just hope you enjoy all the stuff I'm adding. If you like the paranormal I just added my new Odd Shadows Podcast here. Hope all's well. HG
Legend
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the video and the comment. A legend is something that's larger than life. A legend is something we'll remember and speak of throughout the generations to come. A legend is Dave Brockie and his alter ego called Oderus. So you're right man, he was a legend. I'll miss him from now on and Gwar is keeping it going for Dave and doing great I think, but I still haven't seen them without Oderus. Maybe one day. Stay tuned for more strange travels and in the near future I'll be filming some other Gwar related footage. If you want, then join the ride, like and subscribe for all the latest weirdness. Rock on... \m/
WOW. RAD !!!!!!
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the channel and for the comment. I'm so glad you got to see this amazing place dedicated to the legendary Dave Brockie and forever known as Oderus Urungus. I've been a huge Gwar fan for as long as I can remember and I had to make a video to honor Dave Brockie and the band. I've met most the original guys and Dave was such a cool person to all folks he met. Sad he's gone now, but the music and fun times he left with us will live on forever. As for the channel, please stay tuned for more strange travels and in the near future I plan to make some other Gwar related videos for the channel. So if you like, then join the ride, like and subscribe for all the latest weirdness and other fun stuff here at the Highway Ghost.
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I welcome folks here. Thanks again.
2:59 "My sword Unt Lick shall make his dominion over the earth both short and painful."
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the video and for the comment. I wanted to let you know that I have a couple more Gwar related videos here on the channel if you're interested. I think you'd enjoy the Gwar Bar in Richmond Virginia and Death Site of Oderus Urungus. Those are in my famous music locations playlist. Anyway, I hope you join the ride and subscribe so you don't miss out on new videos. More to come. Thanks for watching. HG
I bet we know each other, your voice sounds familiar. It'sa Meeee! Van Calloway! I had the honor of headlining a show of local bands at The Orange Peel in 2017... So much fucked up shit has happened in such a short time. Are you an Asheville Native as well my friend? I swear I recognize your voice. That's awesome you got to meet Dave! Thanks so much for sharing this.
Wow his... Stone is amazing.. the face is something else .. how the fuck did they do that part?
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the channel and for the fun comments and UA-cam link to your live show. I think we might've met at the Odd sometime or another. Yes, I'm a true native of WNC, born and raised, but I drift in and out like the fog from a horror movie. About Dave Brockie's grave/memorial, it's such an amazing way to honor him and his wild legacy, as well as the band Gwar. I too loved the art and effort it took to create his marker stone. The face looked so real like he was taking an eternal nap there. Truly a work of art in it's own way. About Asheville's music scene: I truly miss the old Odditorium set up with the curio cabinets lining the darkened walls and being full of old vintage restaurant booths and having a pinball table in the front corner next to that old creepy antique baby carriage, but things change and the cafe section must've helped them survive the closures of venues. I've been a true freak from day one in the punk/metal scene and I'm still bummed about The Mothlight closing. The Orange Peel has dropped off having heavy and wild bands like they used to and I heard they tried to tell Gwar to tame it down last show, but who knows. I don't think I've seen your band live, but maybe. I've been to over 300 events and concerts so far in this life, so it's all a blur at times and I travel so much at times I meet folks everywhere. Anyway, there's more to come on the weird side of town here at the Highway Ghost, so stay tuned or join the ride, like and subscribe. Rock n Roll brother.... \m/
I don't know for sure, but if I had to guess the image of his face looks like it was taken from a face cast. Probably one that was used to make many an Oderus mask. That's the story I like anyway since it seems so fitting...
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the channel and I like your idea about the face cast engraving. Gwar are true artists and being that creative, then you'll have ideas far out there. I plan on making more Gwar related videos, so stay tuned or join the ride, like and subscribe for more strange travels and odd videos.
Interesting note, His remains are in fact Not there, at this time. Someone who works at Hollywood cemetery, a tour guide I think, said that its more of a monument. The family and band were still at odd's over Brockies remains and what he left behind.
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. From what I heard, Dave's father showed up at Gwar's studio demanding his son's ashes and was given a small amount to keep, then the rest were buried here at this location long before the monument was ever there. I tried to locate the actual burial site of the ashes before the monument was ever there and nobody would tell me or knew, but it was there hidden. This was straight from the source from what I was told, so who knows, but either way I don't see the band spending this much time and money making such an amazing grave marker to not put it over their beloved front-man's ashes. The location before the memorial maker came was very hush hush and only band members and family and close friends knew about it from what I was told by people from Richmond and I actually know Gwar's close friends. My cousin is best friends with original members. But anyway that's the daily Gwar rant. Love that band either way. Thanks for stopping by the channel and rock on man.
Fucking legend!!!
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks so much for checking out the memorial video for Oderus aka Dave Brockie. It's so true, he is a legend that will forever be loved and missed upon this crusty old planet Earth. I've been a huge Gwar fan forever, as well as all the other side projects and music he's been a part of. If you're interested, then check out my other videos honoring the legendary Gwar. In my famous music locations playlist there's a couple videos you might like, one was from the Gwar Bar they own in Richmond, Va and the other was where Oderus died in the city, both were made awhile ago, but are there for fellow Gwar fans to enjoy. Hope you'll join the ride and subscribe for updates on all my strange travels. Rock on. \m/ HG \m/
They may have kept a few of the remains to actually bury. But I believe most of Dave was burned in a Viking Funeral in 2014
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the channel and the Oderus memorial video. When Dave Brockie died, we all lost a rock legend and afterwards came a lot of various events surrounding him. From what I've been told from legit resources is that they held both a memorial for Dave Brockie that was for close loved ones and then they held a Gwar style viking funeral farewell for Oderus, in which was his alter ego. This filmed event was held at Hadad’s Lake, where the annual Gwar B-Q took place that same day, and it was there that they cremated one of his Oderus costumes on a raft in the lake in front of hundreds of fans. Slymenstra Hymen lit the fire by shooting a flaming arrow into the decoration of Oderus. This was a huge event and fellow friends attended such as Ice T and his band Body Count and Lamb of God that also played the event and Randy Blythe spoke a eulogy for Brockie. I had a friend that went to see it, but I missed it sadly. During this period of time I heard Dave's father showed up sometime at the studio demanding some of his sons remains and was given a small amount to take, but the rest was said to have been kept and finally buried at the memorial where this was filmed. Even if the band wanted to of held a "real viking funeral", then it couldn't happened anyway, due to strict city regulations of human disposal within a public location. Stay tuned for more strange travels. Join the ride, like and subscribe. Rock on. \m/
Dave's actually not buried there. He was cremated, and his ashes were on his parents' fireplace. That is only a memorial plot.
It's been said how that Dave's father showed up at the Slave Pit (Gwar's studio) demanding his ashes, so they gave him a small grocery bag of his remains and he left. Then some were said to have been mixed inside his Oderus costume and burned at his viking funeral in Hadad’s Lake in Richmond, VA. Later the memorial was placed and rumors surround it that the rest of his cremains were scattered underneath the amazing marker. Other wise, then why go through the process and cost for this amazing memorial monument to not have something of the person there. Plus, cemeteries have to have something as a burial before they'd allow a memorial in the first place.
I met Dave solely based on hearing his voice, because I had no idea what he looked like out of costume either. He was sitting at the bar of a local club before the show. I heard him talking and casually went up to him and we chatted for a bit. I had my tongue pierced at the time and had a barbell in with a blue light on the end. He asked me about it when we started chatting. He was such a nice, down to earth guy....I didn't know at the time of meeting him his middle name was Murray or I would have commented about being related....lol....I have been a GWAR fan since 1990 and saw them many times. My first show I was asked as soon as I walked in the door if I wanted to be in the stage show and of course I said yes!!! It was Techno Destructo himself who asked! I was one a several that night put through the meatgrinder on stage and it was such a rush!!!! I will never forget that! I met Dave a couple more times after that. Always approachable and accommodating....he is so missed!!! The first time I saw them after he died, I bawled my eyes out during "The Road Behind" and every time I hear that song, it chokes me up....as much as I love GWAR, I don't think I can see them live again...I tried, but without Dave/Oderus, it's just not the same....thank you for sharing this video....
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out my fan tribute for Dave Brockie aka Orderus Urungus. I enjoyed your comment and it's times like that in which make fond memories that will carry on long after those we cherish are long gone from here. We have similar experiences when it comes to Gwar and meeting Dave Brockie. Like yourself, I too had a hard time seeing them live without him, but I do love the new record a lot and I think Dave would've wanted them to carry on for the fans. Last time I hung-out with Gwar was when they came to town and I waited in the extreme cold to have them sign my banner of band autographs and my 90s Gwar trading card, which they did. I didn't have a ticket for the show, so I drove an hour anyway to say hey to them and to show my support. I got both Balsac and Blothar (original Beefcake) to sign the card since they were the original members and everyone signed the banner. I told Blothar to rock it for Dave and he smiled and said "Hell yeah" as he went up the stairs to the show. They are great guys and loyal to fans and that makes you really want to support them even more. My best friend was inside at the show and he said they played the entire set of Scum Dogs, but I don't think they were allowed to play Slaughterama, for the club told them to "tame it down" (2022). I listened to the show from outside and got to hang out with Barney from Napalm Death, which was great. I'm planning on doing a few more Gwar related videos in the near future, so if you'd like to see them, then check back here or join the ride, like and subscribe for more strange travels, oddity reviews and other unique stuff. Thanks for watching. Rock on \m/
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Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Thanks for checking out the video and the emoji comment says it all. This video was meant to honor Dave Brockie and the life and legacy of him and Gwar and all the other bands he played in. I'm so glad that fans across the world have the chance to see this, and I'd like to say thanks for taking the time to watch his memorial visit. I plan to make a few other Gwar related videos in the near future, so if you'd like, then you're welcome to join the ride and subscribe to get all the new video uploads as they come out. I'm always adding new content from my weird travels and unique experiences, so stay tuned for more videos. Rock on. \m/
How is he buried in the Confederate graveyard???
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. About Dave's grave memorial location. His plot is located across from the Confederate section alongside the hill. Atop the hill is where the South is buried with their giant pyramid of stones. There's no way he or Gwar would have allowed that to have happened to be honest. There's tons more here on the channel and I have a entire "Famous Graves" and a "Famous Music Locations" playlists with tons to check out. I also have videos from the Gwar Bar they own and where Dave Brockie "Oderus" died in Richmond, VA, both videos are in the "Famous Music Locations" playlist. Hope you join the ride for updates on new footage. Thank again for checking our the channel. HG
EATIN ALIVE BY RABID PENGINS OH MY GOD NO!!!
"Come on baby, kick him in the ding ding"... Gotta love that song....
They covered up the Cuddle fish. Doesn't seem right.
Hello there, Highway Ghost speaking. Gwar is legend and Dave Brockie was the man and I truly miss him as the front man and his spirit will forever live on. After many long months and finally coming to the point of planning this amazing memorial, as I would assume, they did the respectful thing for all to see in a cemetery and designed this perfect. Plus, cemeteries have very strict burial guidelines as for what goes on graves no matter who wants what where...etc. Hell GG Allin's tombstone was so infamous the church had it removed and Merle his brother donated it to the Murder Museum as a part of the exhibit, so it is what it is. To see the infamous Cuddle Fish, check out my video from the Gwar Bar in Richmond, VA in my famous music playlist, there's also a short video I did at the death site house of Dave Brockie where Oderus left us all behind on this miserable dirtball called Earth. Full tour of all things Gwar and crazy. Join the ride for more strange travel video updates. Thanks for watching. Rock-n-Roll \m/ HG
@@HighwayGhost He is in his armour. It is disrespectful to not include it. They could have made it peaking out the side. It liked to get away once in awhile. Thanks for the video
Check out the Gwar home video called "Phallus in Wonderland" it was somewhat based around the Cuddlefish and how Gwar got in trouble in Charlotte, NC due to the stage show with it and it was taken as "evidence" and never was given back or found, so they used another copy. They did an entire album/tour around the event. Crazy stuff man.
@@HighwayGhost It was nominated for a Grammy. I saw it in the 90s as a child. It deserved to win. Should've taken all the categories, best actor and so on. Maybe not special effects though