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Mama Chikie does her thing at the Coq d'Or as probably the oldest go-go dancer
Mama Chikie does her thing at the Coq d'Or as probably the oldest go-go dancer

Mama Chikie does her thing at the Coq d'Or as probably the oldest go-go dancer

Date8/6/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: Mama Chikie does her thing at the Coq d'Or as probably the oldest go-go dancer. She has become a Wednesday night institution in the swirl of psychedelic lights as her ample hips sway and her ample elbows jerk to the eardrum-rending rock music on part of stage reserved for her.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0037596F
    Reverend Bouncer David Rayner--he's the big one --greets singer Edwin Starr (left) and drummer Jim Mack, of entertainment group of Coq d'Or Tavern on Yonge St
    Reverend Bouncer David Rayner--he's the big one --greets singer Edwin Starr (left) and drummer Jim Mack, of entertainment group of Coq d'Or Tavern on Yonge St
    Lennon, Frank
    1/17/1972
    Soul singer, Jimmy Helms is making his Toronto debut this week at the Coq D'Or
    Soul singer, Jimmy Helms is making his Toronto debut this week at the Coq D'Or
    Griffin, Doug
    1/25/1971
    When things go wrong: National Ballet dancer Lorna Geddis seems to have a case of opening night jitters but, when you consider what can go wrong, you can't blame her
    When things go wrong: National Ballet dancer Lorna Geddis seems to have a case of opening night jitters but, when you consider what can go wrong, you can't blame her
    Geddes, Lorna
    4/27/1983
    In Nightclubs . . . She's Claudette, in her early 20s and already a show business veteran of sorts-as one of the first go-go dancers in Toronto. Tall (...)
    In Nightclubs . . . She's Claudette, in her early 20s and already a show business veteran of sorts-as one of the first go-go dancers in Toronto. Tall (...)
    Claudette
    10/23/1966
    The sky's the limit: Toronto investment dealer Joe Pope says gold prices will probably go higher than $850 (U
    The sky's the limit: Toronto investment dealer Joe Pope says gold prices will probably go higher than $850 (U
    Beaty, Keith
    3/24/1982
    World traveller: E. T. studies the information kit for Air Canada's new Boeing 767, probably to see how far it can go on a tank of gas. While it has t(...)
    World traveller: E. T. studies the information kit for Air Canada's new Boeing 767, probably to see how far it can go on a tank of gas. While it has t(...)
    McConnell, Colin
    12/2/1982
    Oldest illegal immigrant was probably Maria Correia, who came from Portugal in 1966
    Oldest illegal immigrant was probably Maria Correia, who came from Portugal in 1966
    Lennon, Frank
    9/26/1973
    Swingers and claim stakers partying together last night in Elliot Lake's Algoden Hotel watch go-go dancer Madelaine Harrison as they celebrate in adva(...)
    Swingers and claim stakers partying together last night in Elliot Lake's Algoden Hotel watch go-go dancer Madelaine Harrison as they celebrate in adva(...)
    Dutton, Don
    2/17/1968
    Bill Bulucon owner of Le Coq D' Or Tavern wears a battle suede suit in brown and gold with authentic camouflage look worn by GIs in the South Pacific during World War II. The outfit from Vic Kerman Gentlemen's Quarters, has a short jacket with bellows patch pockets, flared pants. Accessories pull the look together.
    Bill Bulucon owner of Le Coq D' Or Tavern wears a battle suede suit in brown and gold with authentic camouflage look worn by GIs in the South Pacific during World War II. The outfit from Vic Kerman Gentlemen's Quarters, has a short jacket with bellows patch pockets, flared pants. Accessories pull the look together.
    Darrell, Dick
    4/5/1972
    Henderson: Base race does not always go to the swifttest
    Henderson: Base race does not always go to the swifttest
    Henderson, Rickey, 1958-
    6/11/1982
    Rain, rain, go away. Paul Jebely, a member of Etobicoke Collegiate Institute's football team, does his best to keep dry during a sudden-death qualifie(...)
    Rain, rain, go away. Paul Jebely, a member of Etobicoke Collegiate Institute's football team, does his best to keep dry during a sudden-death qualifie(...)
    Spremo, Boris
    11/16/1998
    Square dancers go through their paces before an appreciate audience at Nathan Phillips Square as the Bob Scott country music group provides support. P(...)
    Square dancers go through their paces before an appreciate audience at Nathan Phillips Square as the Bob Scott country music group provides support. P(...)
    Toronto Star (Firm)
    8/23/1968