Freddy Herko
(aka Freddie or Fred Herko)

Fred Herko
(Photo: George Herms)

Freddy Herko committed suicide on October 27, 1964 by dancing out of the window of Johnny Dodd's apartment in New York.

Freddy Herko in Warholstars Condensed

October 29, 1961: First productions of the New York Poets Theatre

December 1961:Freddy Herko appears in James Waring's play at the New York Poets Theatre

March 5, 1972: Freddy Herko appears in an Evening of Dance with music by Eric Satie and an announcement designed by Ray Johnson

July 6, 1962: Freddy Herko dances in the First Concert of Dance of the Judson Theater

January 29/30, 1963: Concerts of Dance (#3 and #4) at the Judson Memorial Church

June 10, 1963: Freddy Herko participates in the Pocket Follies

June 23 - June 25, 1963: Billy Name does lights for the Judson Dance Theater including performances by Fred Herko and Lucinda Childs and a dance titled Binghamton Birdie

July 30 and August 1, 6, and 8, 1963: Freddy Herko performs with the Judson Dance Theater - Billy Name does lights and programming

August 25 and 26, 1963: Billy Name does lighting for James Waring's Dance Company (featuring Fred Herko) at the Judson Church

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February 17, 18, 19, 1964: Fred Herko performs in Fantastic Gardens at the Judson Church

February 23, 1964: Freddy Herko's birthday

c. February 1965: John Vaccaro and Fred Herko perform at the New York Poets Theatre

Rollerskate or Dance Movie

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April 29, 1964: Freddy Herko participates in Judson Dance Theater's Concert #16

May 1 and 2, 1964: Freddy Herko presents The Palace of the Dragon Prince at the Judson Church

May 19 and 20: Freddy Herko and Lucinda Childs perfom with James Waring at the Judson Church

March and May 1964: Freddy Herko appears in Home Movies at the Judson Church

October 27, 1964: Freddy Herko commits suicide

November 5, 1964: A memorial service is held at the Judson Church for Freddy Herko