Kevin’s Q & A #21: What was Dominic Lucero like?
(August 28, 1967 — July 1, 1994)
not sure what else to say besides the video right now. please share it with anyone who might want to know a little about him as a person. i cant seem to get my star search videos to embed, but i will post them in here as soon as i can work it out!
the Wikipedia page is incorrect, we did win Star Search as New World in 1991.
here’s his blurb:
“Early on he starred in stage productions such as Chorus Line, The Pajama Game, and Grease. His stage career led him to dancing. He danced with Michael Jackson on his Bad Tour. He also worked with Paula Abdul on her Cold Hearted Snake video, amongst others, and danced with her on shows such as, Arsenio Hall, American Music Awards, and The Tracy Ullman Show. Dominic was also part of dancing group in 1991 and danced on Star Search. Though they did not win, New World went on to Capital Records were they released a song, Dominic sung lead. His talent did not go unnoticed, and he was offered a solo record, but refused to leave the group. In 1993 Lucero was diagnosed with lymphatic cancer and was unable to continue his dancing or acting career. A year later, he died in Los Angeles, California at age 26.”
Ramon Del Barrio via Facebook
May 8th, 2011
Awwww He was a hot dancer , choreographer and so sweet and talented! He went too early! Rest in Peace Angel Dominic!
Kevin Stea via Facebook
May 9th, 2011
Name : erin elizabeth
Comment: [from blog ] : i don’t know wether to be sorry or not for asking this question. i know i already commented on your youtube link of this but i feel like i should comment again. i know he’s so proud of you in Hesven right now. he’s the angel of music (and i did not get that from Phantom of the Opera. i got it cos it’s true). You are extremly brave for answering this question. we know if we had to answer it, even if we didn’t know him, we would’ve burst into tears. he went too early.
we love you, Kevin!
-the whole freaking entire Newsies fandom-
erin elizabeth
May 9th, 2011
i don’t know wether to be sorry or not for asking this question. i know i already commented on your youtube link of this but i feel like i should comment again. i know he’s so proud of you in Hesven right now. he’s the angel of music (and i did not get that from Phantom of the Opera. i got it cos it’s true). You are extremly brave for answering this question. we know if we had to answer it, even if we didn’t know him, we would’ve burst into tears. he went too early.
we love you, Kevin!
-the whole freaking entire Newsies fandom-