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BFP Bear Feet Productions is a production entity covering all areas and mediums of entertainment.

It brings together talent, skill and technology from people all over the world of the creative and performing arts and organizes them into production teams, casts and crews. Then these collectives of independently contracted individuals create product and supply services to other companies throughout the industry. Most of these productions and services find their application in the realm of music

and video production. However, radio, television, theater and audio drama, among others, are covered as well.

21/10/2024

I'm guessing that some of you have noticed that, in spite of this image being many years old, FaceBook have removed this image of Zangief because it supposedly violates "Community Standards". There have been a few of those, over the years, that I do not question, but, CLEARLY, there was nothing overtly sexual about this image of The Red Cyclone, not only because I portrayed him successfully on a worldwide hit series but because we only see his flank and WE KNOW that Zangief is not always wearing clothes. I'd be perfectly okay with a WARNING to potential observers. Hey, that's fine, but there was NOTHING OVERTLY SEXUAL about that image (obviously why it had lasted for so many years). Since there is no other way for me to rebut this, I take it to YOU and allow YOU to decide. Clearly, Zangief is a sexy man, I dig that (hey, read my new book, "I Am The Red Cyclone!", when it comes out) but, generally speaking, I have kept Zangief "viewer friendly" over the decades. I would really like to see this classic image of Zangief restored. Thanks so much, Gang, and I apologize for this in advance!

10/10/2024

With Cycloptyc-films – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉It's yer Drummer Bear here! Just want to send a great big THANK YOU to the folks at Cycloptyc-films for sending me this award! They are AMAZINGLY talented people and I really do look forward to working with them as a cast member on their latest horror western, "Bloody Spurs". Love to ALL OF YOU! I KNOW it's gonna be GREAT!

24/09/2024

Okay, this is a bit wordy but I just want to share the latest about my health, my Son and the new book! Also, the new web show to be co-hosted by my Son (Jay Edwards, the first ever Mr. Stonewall Cub) and myself (Drummer Bear, the first ever Mr. Stonewall Bear).

OKAY! The picture featured here has been selected for the cover of "I Am The Red Cyclone!" and it comes from an illustration that I'd actually done myself during our show's heyday. The first person to get a copy was our Series Creator and one of our Producers, Sam Reich! This new version will soon feature this new red background as well as the hammer & cycle symbol of Zangief's Soviet Union (he'd be called an "Old Believer" today).

I explain in a later chapter that I have neither patriotic nor even nationalist leanings (one of the reasons why I tend to love people no matter from what part of the world they come). You can even see where the spine (or fold) of the book will be. The title will be added next.

Now, I will not be merely trundling out a new book when I get booked to do a string of talk shows. I expect to be singing live again and, like Jay (who's a better singer than I and with a wider range, too), I am also continuing to recover from a massive stroke (as my doctor put it) and will also be getting my voice, as well as my stage moves, back!

I also realize that most of my fans, worldwide, are much more likely to want to download an audio version of the book, which will also require me to speak well enough again to read the entirety of if with as much fluidity as possible.

Anywho, that's it for now! Next time, I will have some real good stories to tell about my very first live performance out to Japan, back in 1992, from which I'd featured a drum performance here. Then, it's back to more samples from my performances as a Power Drummer! Love and bear hugs to ALL OF YOU and I'll be seeing you soon!

Drummer Bear (Mr. Stonewall Bear)
Zangief from the hit series, "Street Fighter: The Later Years"

16/09/2024

On May 9th, 1998, I got my first contact with Japan! It was a simulcast directly to Japan right from a show I was performing as a temporary replacement on drums from a concert held at the Spiral Club in New York City! Some of you might be old enough to remember how limited bandwidth was back in 1998 and so we reached only a limited number of computers at a time but they LOVED US! Largely in Tokyo and a few other major cities where we were seen and a translator later told us that they were particularly enamored of the DRUMMER! This was my first direct experience with Japanese fans and this was even before I'd been cast to play Zanmgief on the hit series, "Street Fighter: The Later Years"! Although I'd come to the table rather late, I fell equally in love with Japan! The group was Edible Soul and we performed at 244 East Houston Street that Saturday night with Michele Kelley on vocals, Jose Lopez on vocals, Tonya Mantan on vocals, Tony Scarpa on guitar and vocals, Dan Griffin on bass and Yours Truly on drums! Great stories to share later about that show! Meanwhile, enjoy!

08/09/2024

This is your Drummer Bear! Even after my stroke, I'm not only walking again but writing a new book and I'll also be singing again on the talk show circuit! Have not given up on "Major Ursus", either! Just give me a bit more time to heal and then, WATCH OUT!

30/06/2024

Although it was cancelled the year before its 50th Anniversary, I STILL celebrate Gay Pride Day! I still know and I STILL REMEMBER! LOVE to ALL OF YOU today and beyond!

18/05/2024

By the way, my boyfriend, Ronny, and I began playing sports again last night so we're BOTH looking to trim down and muscle back up! You'll see a brand new (albeit older) Drummer Bear by this summer when I start doing all the talk shows again (and I won't just be carrying out my new book, "I Am The Red Cyclone!", but I'll be singing live again, too!

12/05/2024

Okay! It's Mothers' Day and, as I also send love and positive vibes to all you Moms out there, I must thank my cousin, Donna, for managing to get a pilfered (long story) of this photograph from about 1978, I'd say. You'll finally see the resemblance I have to my Mom! https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0?ui=2&ik=f3a9bfdc95&attid=0.1&permmsgid=msg-f:1796202569600840031&th=18ed64b869b3b15f&view=att&disp=safe

06/05/2024

HUGE THANKS TO MY FRIEND AND MANAGER, RUSS MATE, for helping me to move the contents of my files to better folders and stuff! Thanks. Russ! Okay, now let's get started! Back in 1994, I was doing a new single with Neon Fire called, "Like Sand" (all of this is from my Drummer Demo), and the funniest moment was when Charles Herrion and I got into an argument about the song which lasted about half an hour! Numerous members of NF sat as bored as our engineer until finally I said something but with a slightly different wording to which Charles replied, "OH...! Well, why didn't you say so"? Then I said, "Didn't I just..."? Then he said, "Well, you weren't very clear''! Just about everybody laughed and so did I! Then we were right back to work and the rest, of course, is history! I also realized, sometime during the 1970s, that I actually did much better with no slippage on the bass pedal when I started playing drums in my bare feet. That's been mostly the case for all of my years behind the kit!

01/05/2024

So, here's the actual moment, back in 2011, when Jay won his title, Mr. Stonewall Cub, and I won my title, Mr. Stonewall Bear! HUGE THANKS to JD as well as to the judges! Jay and I were the FIRST of our titleholders and JD took us both aside later and explained our responsibilities to us. He ALSO informed us that we hold our titles for life. I was thankful because MOST of the work I'd done required me to reach out to other bears in a more one-on-one fashion, Jay, however, raised all sorts of funds and organized all manner of money-raising events IN SPITE OF the fact that he must have thought that he'd only have six months to accomplish so much, WHICH HE DID! KUDOS to JAY! I later realized, reading an interview with him, that he was apparently unaware that he holds his title for life so, I guess that explains why he'd accomplished SO VERY MUCH in only a SIX MONTH period! I'm still amazed, though! How he'd managed to accomplish SO MUCH in such a SHORT TIME still boggles my mind! However, I DO remember that JD made certain that we know that our titles are FOR LIFE and, even to this day, even and especially AFTER my stroke, I can still reach out to my Bear Brothers with ANYTHING about which I can HELP THEM! That said, here is the actual moment, on the stage of The Stonewall Inn itself, when JD actually presented us our titles! Take it away, JD! (Event is on NEXT UPCOMING PANEL)

01/05/2024

I think, while I'm waiting to do these next audio downloads, it's about time to celebrate my Son, Jay Edwards! Jay is, incidentally, the VERY FIRST title-holder of MR. STONEWALL CUB! I won mine, MR. STONEWALL BEAR, at the very same contest held at The Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, the VERY HEART of the Stonewall Riots back in 1969! Yes, I do remember that and I was living in New York! The man who'd presented our awards to us was none other than JD Welch (or, as he was known then, JD Legett, or simply, JD) JD was also a host AND performer at this event and I will post the actual video next time, of the actual winning of our titles! Jay is THE FIRST Mr. Stonewall Cub and I can hardly believe that he was only 22 at that time (I was only 52 then, how about THAT?)! After we won, JD took us both aside and told us that he sincerely hopes that we come to really love each other because, even if we hate each other, we'd still be expected to make some public appearances together since we hold our titles for life, but, as it turns out, not only did I truly come to LOVE Jay but even my boyfriend, Ronny, has come to love him, too, and Jay refers to BOTH OF US as his Daddies! JEEZ but I just LOVE Jay Edwards! We're supposed to co-host a new show together but I'll fill in the details of the delay NEXT TIME, I promise! WE LOVE YOU, JAY EDWARDS!

20/04/2024

Now that you folks know all about my recovery from the stroke, I'm thinking (before I make my big comeback) that it's probably a good time to start re-living some of my (AND ZANGIEF'S) greatest triumph's. Let's start with the fact that I was among the few hardest-hitting power drummers on Earth! Each day will have an excerpt (and a story) from my Drummer Demo Disk (assembled with love by Luis Salgado. that's super rock performer L.A.S.E. to all the rest of you). Comin' right up!

05/04/2024

I'm not exactly "out for the count" yet! Doing some serious training for my new appearances this summer! I'll not only be promoting the new book, "I Am The Red Cyclone!", but I'm determined to get both my singing voice (I'll wait for all the jokes to subside) back as well as my stage moves for all the talk show appearances I'll be expecting to make this year! My Son, Jay Edwards, will eventually be joining me for a brand new Father-and-Son music series on the web soon after the book! I'm all excited! LOVE to ALL OF YOU, meanwhile!

30/03/2024

Still workin' hard on my book and also on my physical therapy. Meanwhile, hope ALL OF YOU are having a TERRIFIC day! Zangief and I will see you SOON!

23/03/2024

Ran into a few snags but my boyfriend is helping me out. Seems I have so many little notes, that there's a real danger of repeating myself! After the weekend, I'll get this new book more "on track". We worked out a great plan! Too bad about the talk show BUT I'll be expected to appear on MANY talk shows not just to perform again but to push the new book, "I Am The Red Cyclone!" One of my earlier guests should have been Charlie Maietta, the cosplay king probably best known for his portrayal of Nightwing (the second Robin, Dick Grayson, from Batman) but, as it happens, I was not even one of the producers. Happens in this business BUT we'll find a way to have him on our new show! Here they are together. in public, the former Boy Wonder and The Red Cyclone! Enjoy!

21/03/2024

Just finished another chapter of "I Am The Red Cyclone"! (I'm so proud of myself, LOL)!)

19/03/2024

Okay, Gang! While I await the opportunity to begin blood tests, let's get positive so I can discuss the most immediate plans for a "total comeback" into show business (you know; the stuff I live for). First things first: in late spring of this year (2024), my first endeavor is to get my singing voice back. I'll wait for the usual jokes about that ("You mean, Mike can actually SING?!" and stuff like that, LOL) and I will also re-learn phrasing and note placement before I get out there and re-learn my stage moves (I'm determined not to do all these talk shows while merely stumbling out, carrying my new book "I Am The Red Cyclone!", in case anyone still does not know) but I want to kick off each appearance with a live performance of a new song per each show! Gotta get my chops back not only for this but also for Cold Sweat's 40th Anniversary record! SO looking forward to this! As many of you know, I was one of the top "power hitters" in rock on the drums since the 1970s! Well, I'm not having a drum machine or computer program to replace me (sounds very John Henry, doesn't it? LOL!) and I will make certain that, when I hit that stage, only I will know that I still cannot feel nearly half of my body and I still want to do a lick-ass live performance! I plan to "saunter out" with music rather than "limp out" with a new book under my arm, LOL! STROKE BE DAMNED! I want to entertain you just like I did decades before! Anywho. that's my personal plan for 2024! With LOTS OF LOVE to ALL OF YOU, and ENORMOUS THANKS for sticking by me and being so encouraging, LET'S ROCK!!!

07/03/2024

Okay, so here's the deal: I went to the doctor today. He did some more tests. He's got more to do soon but, although I've had a major stroke, he was impressed by just how much muscular strength I still possess! He did say that a stroke such as mine would attempt to rob me of more of that UNLESS I continued to do my workouts in opposition to this! Knowing that it's too frigid this time of year to go outside, he recommended some additional exercises that would work against any muscular deterioration and continue to enhance my muscular strength. I got the charts from him and I intend to follow them to the letter while still doing my regular workouts! So okay, so here's the deal: I went to the doctor today. He did some more tests. He's got more to do soon but, although I've had a major stroke, he was impressed by just how much muscular strength I still possess! He did say that a stroke such as mine would attempt to rob me of more of that UNLESS I continued to do my workouts in opposition to this! Knowing that it's too frigid this time of year to go outside, he recommended some additional exercises that would work against any muscular deterioration and continue to enhance my muscular strength. I got the charts from him and I intend to follow them to the letter while still doing my regular workouts! So far, so good! As far as the upcoming blood work goes, the doctor expects that, because hypertension runs in my family (my Mom passed early from it in her early 50s), I'm still "not out of the woods yet", as he puts it. Meanwhile, he's maximized my double dose of medication and I'll go back to taking it twice a day, essentially, once every 12 hours. The forthcoming blood work should determine how much longer I should take it. Apparently, my stroke has greatly damaged my kidneys and they're not working nearly up to s***f! Got to take better care of them while he examines the damage through blood work! Well, LOL, thankfully, it's only my brain and when was the last time I ever used THAT? LOL! He DID say that, as severe as it is, I might STILL actually get my voice back and even sing and move again on the new shows I'll be doing THIS FALL (I'll keep you all abreast of THAT, TOO)! Meanwhile, I thank SO MANY of you who've kept the faith throughout and even my Son, Jay Edwards, reminds me to work on getting well and THEN we'll be ready to sing together on our NEW SHOW! THAT's gonna be FUN! LOVE and BEAR HUGS to ALL OF YOU! THANKS for HEARING ME OUT! Be back soon with MORE (so far, so good)! As far as the upcoming blood work goes, the doctor expects that, because hypertension runs in my family (my Mom passed early from it in her early 50s), I'm still "not out of the woods yet", as he puts it. Meanwhile, he's maximized my double dose of medication and I'll go back to taking it twice a day, essentially, once every 12 hours. The forthcoming blood work should determine how much longer I should take it. Apparently, my stroke has greatly damaged my kidneys and they're not working nearly up to s***f! Got to take better care of them while he examines the damage through blood work! Well, LOL, thankfully, it's only my brain and when was the last time I ever used THAT? LOL! He DID say that, as severe as it is, I might STILL actually get my voice back and even sing and move again on the new shows I'll be doing THIS FALL (I'll keep you all abreast of THAT, TOO)! Meanwhile, I thank SO MANY of you who've kept the faith throughout and even my Son, Jay Edwards, reminds me to work on getting well and THEN we'll be ready to sing together on our NEW SHOW! THAT's gonna be FUN! LOVE and BEAR HUGS to ALL OF YOU! THANKS for HEARING ME OUT! Be back soon with MORE!

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