Brian Slade
Brian Slade, legendary glam rock star that had adopted the persona of âMaxwell Demonâ, has died at the age of twenty-seven. He was murdered at the July 16th, 1976 show of his Maxwell Demon tour in London, where he has resided since he was born in 1949. It is reported that a gunman snuck into the venue and pulled the trigger, causing Brian to fly backwards in a cascade of glitter, feathers, and blood. As of yet, no suspects have been named. Brian was born Thomas Brian Slade on January 8th, 1949 in London to his parents, James and Miranda Slade. He was an only child, and was often compared to what his parents imagined Oscar Wilde would have been like as a child. From early on, he was enamored by theatre and performance and would dress up in fancy clothes and colorful makeup and perform songs in the living room. Some of this predisposition to performing is thought to have come from his aunt, with whom he spent a whole summer with learning about the intricacies of theatre. At age twenty-three, Brian married Mandy Slade in a low-budget ceremony in London that was nevertheless decked out in glitter and boasting Brianâs backing band, Venus in Furs. They maintained an open relationship even after their marriage, and Brian was in a highly-publicized relationship with American pop singer Curt Wild at the time of his death. He attended a university in his hometown for a semester before dropping out because of boredom. Throughout his career, Brian became a sensation and scored three platinum records, his most famous detailing the life of a space alien-turned glam rocker. He is often cited as leading the sexual revolution of 1970s glam rock, as he preached bisexuality and donned clothing seen as traditionally feminine, such as glitter makeup, platform heels, and various frocks and dresses. His sense of humor was often morbid, and he often joked about dying as a result of assassination. Brian is survived by his wife, Mandy Slade; boyfriend, Curt Wild; father, James Slade; mother Miranda Slade; and manager, Jerry Devine. All reside in London, although Curt and Mandy were born in America. The service will be held at the familyâs home; however, more information can be obtained by calling Brianâs management. His ashes will be scattered over The Serpentine Lake, as he often enjoyed spending time in thought there to escape his high-intensity lifestyle. Memorial donations can be made to various London newspaper publishers, for the express purposes of âhiring better reportersâ. Brian commented this as his intention to Mandy after encountering what he described as a âparticularly shabby journalistâ by the name of Arthur. Alternatively, Brianâs parents request that donations be made to help to cover funeral costs. They would like to thank Jerry Devine for leading Brian throughout his career and helping him to achieve the success that he knew at the time of his death. Â Three words that sum up Brian, according to Curt Wild, include âOverwhelmingâ, âCleverâ, and âPainfully unique.â âI took some artistic liberties with that last one,â Wild said, âBrian was tops, truly someone who is indisputably a legend. I think he got what he wanted in the end, and if not, I have full confidence that he will come back and haunt the lot of us until he does.â
âThe truth is rarely pure and never simple.â âOscar Wilde
This obituary was posted only two days before the Slade shooting was declared to be a hoax. According to Sladeâs manager, Jerry Devine, the whole ordeal was nothing but a publicity stunt.
