Many of you know Dr. Geek, pulling his amp up and down the boardwalk, rapping at passers by with clever and funny on-the-spot ad-lib lyrics. Very sad to learn that Dr. Geek has passed. He was always a very kind spirit.
Last Night, we lost an unforgettable human being, whose compassion, whit, and commitment to life’s virtues is irreplaceable. Dr. Geek passed away after sharing love and joy with Los Angeles and Global Communities for 25 years. He was proud to call LA his home, and thanks every outstanding person he has met in life’s journey with for making his rich life and career so meaningful.
Please continue to share your experiences with Geek on his facebook page; his irreproachable charm, his winning “Player Lines” and the spirit of Wordology which have brought joy to millions through his travels.
A shout-out to all of the communities who have loved and nurtured him and his family, and the banners under which he has had the pleasure of being able to reach out to people throughout his travels, tours and performances, including Blublocker Sunglasses, USC Trojans, UCLA Bruins football, Orlando Magic
To support the costs of Geek’s memorial, please visit: http://www.gofundme.com/hz5p3c
We cannot overlook the cause toward which Geek’s efforts were concentrated, and where his heart truly rested. Geek had a passion for the enrichment and safekeeping of young people. Through the work of Team United and Global Campus, and stretching back to his upbringing in his native Detroit, Geek was personally invested in bringing scholarships to the underprivileged, opening doors for troubled youth, and Bridging Communities Globally.
Find out more about Geek’s life and work at: www.teamuniteddiversity.com, if you’d like to reach out to Geek’s family and partners in outreach, you can email us at: [email protected]
Dr. Geek in Venice
Marc Graham says
Orlando sends their love and respect. This man always had a great vibe, loved life and everyone and always had a rhyme. May he rap his way up to heaven. Rest In Peace
Robert Di Massa says
Really….. As I walk down my street I still HEAR YOU, My Dog Tiger would always be a rap or part of a song, sometimes I would walk up and Tiger would go lean and surprise Dr. Geek and he would say something about him in a rap. He would shocked people and made everyone laugh, This is a BIG LOSS for Venice Beach, the Entire Boardwalk was his place to share his good nature and sometimes really funny words he would come up with as people pasted by. Anywhere in Los Angeles he would set up and offer his version of what was going on at the moment, will be missed. So I say, to DR. Geek, YOU Will be missed my many locals in Venice, No One can replace your Works, you are one of a kind. Thank you for filling the air with your voice, thank you for being YOU,
Riley says
He thought of me as his daughter. Always looking out for me and telling people at venice how amazing I am. He rocked my christmas last year on washington blvd with his rapping. I loved him and i am glad I knew him. Venice beach will never be the same… RIP
Adrianne Klein says
I have known this man since the 70’s. Who knew years later I would be a vendor on the Boardwalk and get to know all the wonderful things this man did for the children of not only Los Angeles, but telling all the children he rapped with to be good to their parents. A heart as big a Santa….I would always ask him if he wanted to sit down on my loveseat to rest for awhile. While there he always had his mic and would still joke around. Along with Al (Sun maginfying artist) who we lost, were losing alot of our legendary venice beach aftist. I like the Freakshow, send our love to his family. Being from New Orleans, I and my friends will be putting the FUN in a funeral service today at the Venice Bistro. Thanks for the memories….What’s your name!
Aaron says
Worked the Hollywood scene for years. He was ALWAYS a sweet, kind, talented gentleman. I admired his spirit and kindness. Truly sad, truly missed. RIP Sir.
Max says
I just saw this. How sad. I would always stop and see what rhymes he would come up with. He was one of a kind.
Kungfu CHris says
He will be missed. I was wondering why Hwood wasnt feeling the same lately. This guy brought smiles to me and many. RIP street fighter Dr. Geek
Kendall says
He was always one to make my friends and I smile! I met him twice. Once in Hollywood and once in Venice Beach. He did a shout out rap for me and I will never forget! Here it is on video- https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=4007696507071&l=8614886072187805401
debiase says
he would allways say debiase whats goin on that’s going to be missed
Todd Ray says
Everyone at the Venice Beach Freakshow sends our love to his family. Dr. Geek was such a fun, entertaining, caring man. I always smiled when I would see him coming down the boardwalk with his big hat and amplifier…..rapping away about everything he saw. We all love him and will miss him.
Dr. GEEK will always be a Venice Beach Boardwalk Legend.
R.I.P.
Diana says
I just saw a post on Facebook about Dr. Geek’s passing. He is Venice Local. He touched so many hearts and mine being one of them. I will always remember him rapping my name on the board walk. RIP Dr. Geek.
kim says
Such a sweet guy. He made my daughter and I happy from NYC to LA. So happy to see him in Los Angeles as a familiar face. He’ in our home videos in NYC & LA. He rhyme Alexa with ‘miss ya !’ LOL. We’ll never forger him…
Daniel Rodriguez says
That’s very sad. He was a great guy, always kept his rhymes clean, ALWAYS. He will be missed.