Remembering James Rado, Co-Creator of Broadway’s HAIR

6/22, courtesy of LaMonte McLemore’s social media…

Remembering James Rado, co-creator of the groundbreaking hippie musical HAIR which celebrated protest, and unadulterated love and paved the way for the sound of rock n’ soul on Broadway, he has passed away at age 90. HAIR which has a story & lyrics by Mr. Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot was trailblazing on many levels. LaMonte McLemore reflects, “Many of you know, The Original 5th Dimension members attended the hottest ticket on Broadway at the time, HAIR, seated separately, that’s how sought-after a ticket it was! And we were invited when the producer of HAIR returned Billy Davis, Jr.’s lost wallet, found in a New York City taxi…as thanks, we invited him to our show at the Royal Box, then he invited us to his show, HAIR! At intermission, we danced for joy knowing we just had to record ‘Aquarius’ and our producer Mr. Bones (Howe) made it a sizzling medley with ‘Let the Sunshine In’…it became the biggest hit of our career–6 straight weeks at number one!” The 5th Dimension family, fans & friends wish “eternal sunshine” upon the memory of James Rado. ~~Robert-Allan Arno for #TeamMac

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