Deborah Gibson rocks Pride Fest ... but our guy nearly mugs her anyway

JULY 02, 2009

Stuck in the '80s Denver correspondent and former co-host Chase Squires had a near butts-out hug experience with '80s teen queen Deborah Gibson last weekend at Pride Fest Denver. Yep, that's him in the right hand corner of the photo with Deborah. Here's his full report:

What do I remember of Deborah Gibson? Well, she still rocks!

We partied hard at Pride Fest Denver, lots of fun, good times, and as promised Deborah "Don't Call Me Debbie" Gibson! The crowd was immense, estimated at over 100,000, and the weather was perfect. Beer was plentiful, and, as things tend to happen when you mix dancing and beer, somehow I ended up on stage with Ms. Gibson. Pictures prove it!

How's that for weird! Chase and Ms. Gibson, dancing up a storm in front of 100,000 of our closest, screaming GLBT friends.

I need a rest!

Cheers,
Chase

Posted by Steve Spears at 6:06:08 pm on July 02, 2009 in

Guest blogger

| Permalink | Comments |

Join the discussion: Click to view comments, add yours

Most Recent Blog Posts

Whitney Houston: Aug. 9, 1963 to Feb. 11, 2012 February 12

Must-see show of 2012: Dennis DeYoung with the Florida Orchestra February 12

Location, location, location: Name the '80s movies that take place in these fictional towns February 11

Love will tear us apart: Most unromantic songs and movie lines of the '80s February 10

Which Wang Chung: 'Dance Hall Days' in '80s vs. '90s February 09

Podcast time: Van Halen, Ferris and the absolute last time we ever mention Madonna February 09

Nick Nolte is 71?!? I'd use a quote of his here but they're all unprintable February 08

Ferris Bueller commercial easter eggs: the full list! February 08

Madonna's 2012 tour dates don't include central Florida (yet) February 07

We need ya, Decks: Harrison Ford in talks for 'Blade Runner' sequel? Depends who you ask February 07

About the blogger

Relive the '80s music, movies and culture with Tampa Bay Times entertainment news editor Steve Spears. A teen during the greatest decade ever, Steve is obsessed with everything from Duran Duran to Journey, John Hughes to John Cusack, and parachute pants to Reaganomics.

E-mail Steve Spears:
stuckinthe80s@tampabay.com
Visit the Stuck in the 80s Facebook page
Follow Steve on Facebook
Get '80s updates via Twitter

Follow us on Facebook

TampaBay.com on Facebook

Comment Policy

Please be sure your comments are appropriate before submitting them. Inappropriate comments include content that:

Is libelous

Is abusive, harassing, or threatening

Is obscene, vulgar, or profane

Is racially, ethnically or religiously offensive

Is illegal or encourages criminal acts

Is known to be inaccurate or contains a false attribution

Infringes copyrights, trademarks, publicity or any other rights of others

Impersonates anyone (actual or fictitious)

Solicits funds, goods or services, or advertises

The Tampa Bay Times does not edit posts but reserves the right to delete comments that violate our policy.

Registration FAQ

Read our Frequently Asked Questions on how to register to comment on the site.