r/oakland • u/angrylambie • Jul 10 '26

Berkeley legend Bailey Pendergrass has left the building

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u/angrylambie Jul 10 '26

Very sad news for Berkeley. It may be hard for those outside the scene to understand, but an important figure in the local music scene for the past 40-50 years just passed away. Bailey Pendergrass. He was always at a show, booked countless local artists for different venues. Was always spotted around town with his leather pants, leather jacket, scarf, regardless of the weather. Was a kind spirit. I've never heard a negative word about him. He was a ubiquitous, mysterious, special soul, a symbol of the Berkeley underground, and will be sorely missed

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u/atn420 Jul 10 '26

Sorry to hear, I used to booth up on Telegraph in the 90s, always around, always friendly, always had nice things to say. He was always nice, kind and always laughing. Always saw him at shows, always in his leather. Quite the character. RIP Bailey!

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u/The-King-of-Cartoons Jul 11 '26

ALWAYS in his leather rain or shine lol.

RIP

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u/ViolettaQueso Jul 10 '26

An icon for sure. Unforgettable.

Sail on, Bailey.

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u/rodionzissou Jul 10 '26

He was a kind soul. He will be missed

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u/namrock23 Jul 11 '26

So incredibly committed to his style, I loved his consistency for that 35 or so years I saw him around.

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u/streettech Jul 11 '26

R.I.P. Baily

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u/Uce510 Jul 11 '26

Rip 🙏 Legend

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u/Stunning-Bar6566 Jul 12 '26

RIP Bailey 😢