Nelson Sullivan, Biography

[@Tia-Louisa]

If only we could time travel to hang out with Nelson, Christina and Blackout. Three beautiful souls!

[@wanya_telborn]

Awe 😢yes❤

[@marigold7250]

Nelson lives on through these films he had so much talent. He captured people in a natural way without being intrusive. I hope there will be more...He is unforgetable!

[@RetroRoomYT]

Yes 👏

[@sueinraleigh3091]

Aside from Nelson’s technique, I absolutely love his dry sense of humor. He was the perfect vessel to transport us through time. Thanks for the tribute!

[@RetroRoomYT]

Couldn't agree more!

[@chadblankenship3675]

He was a head of his time. Everyone is vlogging now. Nelson was doing it in the 80's

[@RetroRoomYT]

He was decades ahead of his time!

[@dogsenseforu301]

Difference is that everyone has access to recording equipment ie a phone (and I suspect way better editing equipment than Nelson had access to).... and an even bigger difference is that Nelson was a REALLY talented fly-on-the-wall film-maker (IMO most vloggers are not).

[@dragonfly9416]

I miss the 80's,wish I could have met Nelson.

[@RetroRoomYT]

Me too Shellie!

[@jendee5376]

I don't know if i miss the era or the age I was at the time.

[@islesofshoals3551]

Thank you to the hard working people who catalogued Nelson's work so that all of us may enjoy 💙

[@eliseevensen1750]

Not to mention his technique.. He was filming smooth, sharp shots over long periods of time using a handheld camera that is pretty fucking heavy. He was not a strong man, yet turns out this amazing movies.. True legend! Thank you so much for paying him some respect and telling his story in a way I've never heard before!

[@jjthor407]

I sometimes watch Nelson's videos with a sense of melancholy . He has left his mark on me .

[@barbaramalament4496]

I truly enjoyed this beautiful informative biography of Nelson. It is such a shame we lost him at such a young age. He was a real gem with so much to give. I really wish Nelson Sullivan and Dick Richards would still be here with us today. They were such caring and kind gentlemen with so much to offer. It is such a shame they are both gone. I love and enjoy your channel very much.❤❤

[@RetroRoomYT]

Thank you 🙏 Barbara Malament I agree with you, I wish we still had Nelson and Dick around too ❤️❤️

[@barbaramalament4496]

@@RetroRoomYT You're Welcome.❤❤

[@ericshippie1563]

We are so lucky to be privy to that "SCENE", because of Nelson

[@RetroRoomYT]

Yes 👍 💯

[@TheMichelex20]

It would be nice if you got the opportunity to interview the current archivist.

[@lillianmvargaso4960]

❤❤❤Thank you for post- What a kind person.

[@DirtyDingles]

Truly a free Spirit who shed light on a glamorous lifestyle of culture , talent and bravery. Nelson Sullivan is responsible for forging a path with his camera and eye for the moment. This world is better place because of him and he did it with a Gentleman Southern flair.

[@RetroRoomYT]

Thank you 🙏 for the comment American made. American proud. I agree ☝️ with you 💯

[@JasonFlorida]

I somehow got served up with Nelson's McDonald's trip a few years ago on KZbin and absolutely fell in love! I have watched everything posted to the 5ninth KZbin channel and wish they would keep on uploading

[@RetroRoomYT]

I wish that too Clermont Florida

[@erindbyers]

I heard the host of the channel passed away and there won’t be anymore videos posted 😢

[@famasmaster2000]

I could watch this 100 times over, so interesting ! Very well explained and documented. Good job 👏 👍

[@1shakirphilippe1]

Nelson was a *true talented* pioneer!! 🙌🙌

[@RetroRoomYT]

💯

[@ryandrouillard7088]

I’m still sad about all of this, how it all came to be, with Christina superstar dead, Nelson dead, and Michael Alig a gruesome murderer, and now too gone. It’s a Greek tragedy that played out in real life ❤

[@RetroRoomYT]

That’s very trueRyan Drouillard, I find it very sad too. It Does seem like a Greek tragedy, your right

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

So sweet that having Nelson as his neighbour and playmate was the happiest day of Dick's life.

[@samyhannah9563]

thanks for these clips and keeping Nelson alive thru these!

[@RetroRoomYT]

Welcome 🙏 Sammy 😊

[@johnclayton126]

Great job on this. I love your delivery. I find all of these people extremely fascinating and thoroughly enjoy watching all the content I can on or about them. Thank you!

[@RetroRoomYT]

Thanks 🙏 John Clayton Im glad 😀 you liked it

[@aviratica6370]

Love these videos Len!

[@RetroRoomYT]

Thanks Avi 🙏

[@aaronsartore6988]

Great video. Been subbed to ur channel for a year now. I know everything you put out. Factual and caring information. Thank Retro. Much love from Germany 🇩🇪

[@RetroRoomYT]

Thanks 🙏 Aaron! 😊

[@chrismosher8667]

Great video. I love Nelson Sullivan

[@RetroRoomYT]

Me too!

[@astralfluxaf]

Nelson…. My friend I’ve never met. He died the same year I was born… 🖤

[@jendee5376]

This is great thank you i watch all the Nelson Sullivan's videos fun stuff :)

[@RetroRoomYT]

Thanks Jen Dee 🙏😄

[@patricklambert2579]

I love the 80s it was so popin Nelson was a smooth mover and a true genitalman I like to have known the man behind the camera

[@RetroRoomYT]

Me too Patrick!

[@TheColeTruth]

Omg you're back yay!

[@godgang8818]

Love nelson

[@AmyPieterse]

fascinating!!!

[@RetroRoomYT]

Thanks 🙏 😊

[@dannydougin3925]

The only thing I like about his videos is him. I just don't care about the others in them.

[@MrKrewie]

enjoyed the video but whatsup with the music ?

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

Interesting how post ww2 their folks generation were interested in cuture, reading and the arts.

[@tfs203]

That fall, and subsequent disability, may have just saved his life!

[@sandradiaz3429]

He was.an pioneer.way ahead of his time.

[@RetroRoomYT]

Yes he was!

[@wanya_telborn]

And Rue never even acknowledged Nelson for what he did for his career

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

What a good mate was Dick.

[@acecarson3792]

It's too bad RuPaul never gave them any recognition.

[@musicaltheatergeek79]

If Nelson had been black, RuPaul would be praising him to the heavens.

[@RResidentAlienNN]

He has multiple times though.

[@RResidentAlienNN]

​@@musicaltheatergeek79 that's ridiculous. Rupaul has mentioned Nelson multiple times.

[@Chapin-pc2kz]

@@RResidentAlienNN Mentioning someone a few times in passing over the course of thirty years is not the same thing as constantly singing someone's praises, which RuPaul would do had Nelson been black. And you know it.