[las vegas drunk]

Originally Posted by jfkIII

The museum, from what I remember, wasn't really planned with tourists in mind...sort of off the beaten tourist path (on E. Trop, I believe). Area wasn't that great...and it situated on the edgoe of some strip mall. For a guy as popular...and flamboyant...as he was, you'd think LV would have done better. It would be like a Cher museum in the Von's parking lot where DavieJ89 works.

I lived right next to it at my last place, but never went into it. Is it worth it?

[Buzz123]

Originally Posted by aqualung8705

Are you sure that it was a girl? Given his tastes, it could have been a very young twink.

I think it was a niece ...for sure ...no I mean it ....really.

My buddy was a singer. He somehow found himself in "Lee's" suite at the hotel they both performed at. "Lee" offered to give him a "massage" he said. At that time it wasn't proven he was a girly man, so I asked my friend. He assured me it was true. My friend likes girls, so I assumed he turned down the offer and I never asked him what happened. Wish I had of. We are out of touch now.

[20yrsinBranson]

Originally Posted by intrepidnomad

Probably those born in Generation Y (or what I like to call, WHY?!), possibly the stupidest generation ever. I swear, those people will be the death of culture. Signed, Gen X critic.

Well, he did have a "culture" all his own, I must say. He might have been a bit gauche or a tad (?) over the top. But the man was an entertainer and an accomplished musician and one heck of a character.

How sad that he has been forgotten so quickly. Such is life, I am afraid. Push 'em out and make way for the next generations.

Generation WHY? Gads, I love it. A rep for that one. LOL

20yrsinBranson

[Buzz123]

Here's the story. Liberace picked the location himself which back then was OK. Not far from where he lived. I think people just don't know who he was. Liberace Museum closes as cash flow played out - Living - ReviewJournal.com

[Bart9399]

Originally Posted by yellowsnow

October 17th.

My grandmothers both loved this man. I never understood why but it's sad the museum is closing. Another piece of Vegas history will be gone.

Too bad. I went there twice, many years ago. Even very straight guys like me can appreciate his genius.

He may have been camp at times, but he had a passion for the music.

guy

[owelles]

Originally Posted by photobuff42

I never got to go!

It's not scheduled to close until Oct. 17, so it isn't too late.

I went a few months ago and enjoyed it much more than I had thought I would. It's worth the time.

[Buzz123]

My wife pointed out something I hadn't thought of. You can turn on the radio and listen to music of other top performers of his era, but as far as we can remember, Liberace never had any big hit records that you would still hear today.

[aqualung8705]

An interesting thing that a lot of people don't know is that Elvis and Liberace were admirers of each others work, and would send each other flowers after their shows.

Also, the Tivoli Gardens Restaurant is allegedly haunted, possibly by Liberace.

How much does it cost to get in?

[Exaday]

Originally Posted by Buzz123

My wife pointed out something I hadn't thought of. You can turn on the radio and listen to music of other top performers of his era, but as far as we can remember, Liberace never had any big hit records that you would still hear today.

He was an entertainer, he never really wrote music. They say there were hundreds of pianist better than he was but no better showman.

He was the king of bling!!!

He was Mr Showmanship!!!!

An absolute legend. When his show was here in town he was the highest paid entertainer in the world.

Sure his music does not transcend the generations. But the candelabra will always be iconic.

Very sad news that we are losing this treasure. If you've nto seen it go see it.

[Exaday]

I'd also mention that the museum was totally a charity to pay for students in the arts. It was meant to be his legacy. He'd be very upset to know it was closing down.