What does everyone think of him?
How come you never see him at events in Illinois, like at Pops?
How come you never see him at events in Illinois, like at Pops?
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If you read this, and said "Who the hell is Beatle Bob?"
Watch;
And ask...Why?
Then, check out;
http://www.beatlebobsitdown.com
Oh, and then what I think about Beatle Bob; He needs to sit down. He is obviously craving attention and unfortunately magazines like Blender are giving it to him.
Watch;
And ask...Why?
Then, check out;
http://www.beatlebobsitdown.com
Oh, and then what I think about Beatle Bob; He needs to sit down. He is obviously craving attention and unfortunately magazines like Blender are giving it to him.
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he's a nut but i appreciate his nuttiness- even if he is a kleptomaniac
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A douche box. It's maybe tolerable for 5 minutes if you're standing by the stage. If you're stuck watching him dance from afar, his dance looks like he's picking through an apple basket behind him, and then putting them into a basket in front., while his hand is having a seizure.
The worst thing about Beatle Bob is how he acts like it's his God given right to be at the front of the stage doing that stupid dance: regardless of when he arrives or what type of ticket he has.
I've gone to a show, waited in line for the doors to open and then stood by the front of the stage for 90 minutes in order to get a good spot. Beatle Bob will arrive right at showtime, push and elbow his way to the front of the stage like a rude mother-effer. Even worse is that he'll then start "dancing", purposely throwing elbows until he clears a circle.
I've gone to a show, waited in line for the doors to open and then stood by the front of the stage for 90 minutes in order to get a good spot. Beatle Bob will arrive right at showtime, push and elbow his way to the front of the stage like a rude mother-effer. Even worse is that he'll then start "dancing", purposely throwing elbows until he clears a circle.
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^ I wouldn't have a very friendly response for catching a bow from this douchebag. I'd slap him in the back of the head.
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I'd pay someone $100 to dress up like him and then do the same dance right in front of him.
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captainjackass wrote:I'd pay someone $100 to dress up like him and then do the same dance right in front of him.
I don't think he would notice.
captainjackass wrote:I'd pay someone $100 to dress up like him and then do the same dance right in front of him.
That person would also have to agree to not shower for like a week or two, plus not wash their laundry. Dude has some bad B.O.: that's how he gets people to clear out around him.
At Lollapalooza in Chicago two years ago, the Flaming Lips introduced him and he danced on stage for about an hour. STL represent. I have only had limited conversations with him, but the buzz around town is that he's a mooch and a weirdo.
I think people pay too much attention to him.
I'm also pretty sure we've had this discussion on here before - I specifically remember kopper chiming in.
He's introduced bands at the Austin City Limits Music Festival for years.
I'm also pretty sure we've had this discussion on here before - I specifically remember kopper chiming in.
He's introduced bands at the Austin City Limits Music Festival for years.
Anyone know what he does for a living? I've seen him going in and out of the main library at Wash U several times. From the dress, hygiene, manners, and cleptomania, I'd guess he was a Wash U professor. 
^ It's addressed in several of the posted links. The short answer is that no one really knows.
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I'd heard he was a social worker. And a klepto. And doesn't drive. So he's gotta be a mooch. Years back I watched the hilarity as some swing dancer chick tried to dance WITH him. Not an easy task given he dances like Dennis Rodman rebounds but in 5/4 time.
lukethedrifter wrote:...he dances like Dennis Rodman rebounds but in 5/4 time.
Nominee for the Urban StL best mixed-metaphor imagery of 2008!
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I have mixed feelings about the guy. I agree that we probably pay too much attention to him either way. We should be happy we have a few eccentric characters around here and there. I mean, we'll never be the French Quarter, where there was a lady named Ruthie the duck lady who used to wear a wedding dress and roller skates and was drunk as a skunk every day. Oh, and apparently she used to have a duck but it met it's demise at the hands of Beatle Bob's sometimes mode of transport--a city bus!
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i appreciate our local nuts. i miss baton bob. and i have not seen transistor tom in awhile (thats my own name for him- he is the little guy with thick glasses that walks around south city with a radio to his ear)
we need to give a name to the guy who stands at Waldemar and McCausland every morning smoking cigarettes. I think i will call him smokey joe. its as if he is there- rain or shine- to watch the traffic but i have only seen him pay attention to his cigarette. i really like that guy.
and what about the homeless lady with the child-like voice that hangs out at the buder branch library. whats her name?
we need to give a name to the guy who stands at Waldemar and McCausland every morning smoking cigarettes. I think i will call him smokey joe. its as if he is there- rain or shine- to watch the traffic but i have only seen him pay attention to his cigarette. i really like that guy.
and what about the homeless lady with the child-like voice that hangs out at the buder branch library. whats her name?
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maybe we should have a separate page for Eccentric locals?
Baton Bob moved to Atlanta I believe. I remember when he marched in the Dogtown parade. But we still have Gus from Gus' Fashions. Lesser known eccentrics are the dude that sports Elvis hair and Mardi Gras beads 365 days a year who works at the Soulard Market.
Baton Bob moved to Atlanta I believe. I remember when he marched in the Dogtown parade. But we still have Gus from Gus' Fashions. Lesser known eccentrics are the dude that sports Elvis hair and Mardi Gras beads 365 days a year who works at the Soulard Market.
I have a new favorite guy I've started to see frequently in Soulard.
He walks around with a loud GIANT boombox everywhere he goes, either by the handle or up on his shoulder, and really gets into his music singing along and making gestures.
He walks around with a loud GIANT boombox everywhere he goes, either by the handle or up on his shoulder, and really gets into his music singing along and making gestures.
For several years, I performed in a rock band in the local venues. On nights when we weren't performing, my band would also try to catch the shows of other local bands. It was the general consensus among many musicians that if Beatle Bob showed up at your show, your band had created some kind of "buzz" in the local music scene. In other words, it was seen as a positive sign that you were being talked about in the live music community. Beatle Bob did show up at one of our shows, and my band was delighted. And yes, we still made fun of his dancing!