Brad Jeffries - weird, Stand Back dancin' man

[trackaghost]

Just who is this guy?

I remember reading years and years ago, he was another of Stevie's lovers.
Stevie certainly liked him enough to put him in many of her videos.

Anyone have any info on Brad, or even better, any gossip?

And just what was the deal with him leaping out on stage with her during Stand Back? I thought a crazed fan had got on stage during the Red Rocks concert, then I realised it was the same dude from the SNL performance!

Oh Brad where are you now?

[Johnny Stew]

As far as I know, Brad still works as a choreographer... which is how he met Stevie (when he was called in to choreograph the second version of the "Stand Back" video).

Stevie spoke highly of him, and apparently liked him enough to also feature him in the videos for "If Anyone Falls," "Talk To Me," "I Can't Wait," and "Rooms On Fire"... as well as bringing him on Saturday Night Live with her, and the 'Rock A Little' tour.

He's also worked with Madonna, and has choreographed the dance sequences in films like 'Back To The Future' and 'The Beverly Hillbillies.'
He also had a bit part in 'Grease 2.'

In more recent times, he choreographed a Tim Rice musical, called 'Heathcliff' (of 'Wuthering Heights' fame), and I believe he served as Yoga instructor for Stevie's 'Shangri-La' tour.

[trackaghost]

thanks Johnny, I didn't realise he was so accomplished!
Do you know if there's any truth in the rumour, that he and Stevie were briefly an item?

[Johnny Stew]

Originally Posted by trackaghost

thanks Johnny, I didn't realise he was so accomplished!
Do you know if there's any truth in the rumour, that he and Stevie were briefly an item?

That, I don't know.
But if I were Stevie....

[sparky]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

As far as I know, Brad still works as a choreographer... which is how he met Stevie (when he was called in to choreograph the second version of the "Stand Back" video).

Stevie spoke highly of him, and apparently liked him enough to also feature him in the videos for "If Anyone Falls," "Talk To Me," "I Can't Wait," and "Rooms On Fire"... as well as bringing him on Saturday Night Live with her, and the 'Rock A Little' tour.

He's also worked with Madonna, and has choreographed the dance sequences in films like 'Back To The Future' and 'The Beverly Hillbillies.'
He also had a bit part in 'Grease 2.'

In more recent times, he choreographed a Tim Rice musical, called 'Heathcliff' (of 'Wuthering Heights' fame), and I believe he served as Yoga instructor for Stevie's 'Shangri-La' tour.

Whew. Who knew you were a Brad Jeffries groupie ?

I kind of doubt the affair thing - they guy had a big old homo vibe. Fer god's sake, he's a choreographer. Stranger things have happened...

[darklinensuit]

I always assume that Stevie is "with" just about any guy she works with for any length of time. And there are those pics from 1987 of the holding hands. Of course, he doesn't fit her pattern of weirdo-looking lovers. To be honest, every time I saw him in one of her videos, I assumed she picked him to appear with her because he's only slightly taller than she is.

- Jake

[goldie]

I don't like his hair.

[t.c.]

LOL! I can't stop laughing while reading this thread. It reminds me of when I was first watching the SNL performance and my sister walked into the room and when this Brad guy came out on stage dancing, my sister (knowing I was watching a SNL clip) started laughing ~ she thought it was part of a SNL skit! Like some new character - goofy 80's dancer - lol! Maybe you just had to be there, but it was a riot. And I could understand her reaction a bit, because when I saw him jump up on stage during the RAL video, I was like - WHAT THE HELL...???!

But I had never heard he and Stevie were an item, and have never seen that 87 pic of them holding hands. I also didn't realize he was the guy in the Rooms on Fire video either. I knew that the guy in it looked familiar,but didn't realize it was him. Maybe they are just really good friends. Men and women can be friends...it's sometimes possible...

[darklinensuit]

Originally Posted by t.c.

LOL! I can't stop laughing while reading this thread. It reminds me of when I was first watching the SNL performance and my sister walked into the room and when this Brad guy came out on stage dancing, my sister (knowing I was watching a SNL clip) started laughing ~ she thought it was part of a SNL skit! Like some new character - goofy 80's dancer - lol! Maybe you just had to be there, but it was a riot. And I could understand her reaction a bit, because when I saw him jump up on stage during the RAL video, I was like - WHAT THE HELL...???!

But I had never heard he and Stevie were an item, and have never seen that 87 pic of them holding hands. I also didn't realize he was the guy in the Rooms on Fire video either. I knew that the guy in it looked familiar,but didn't realize it was him. Maybe they are just really good friends. Men and women can be friends...it's sometimes possible...

I think the pic was taken around the time of the press conference announcing that Rick & Billy had joined the band.

- Jake

[skcin]

Originally Posted by t.c.

LOL! I can't stop laughing while reading this thread. It reminds me of when I was first watching the SNL performance and my sister walked into the room and when this Brad guy came out on stage dancing, my sister (knowing I was watching a SNL clip) started laughing ~ she thought it was part of a SNL skit! Like some new character - goofy 80's dancer - lol! Maybe you just had to be there, but it was a riot.

You know how there's certain things you really don't want your friends to see, because even though us crazed fans think they're great, we know that others will think it's weird/cheesey/stupid/hilarious?

Well, this is one of them for me. Even I try not to laugh when I see it.

paula

[amber]

He's probably just her longtime gay choreographer yoga friend. If they'd had a relationship, do you think they'd still be such good friends for so long? Sure, it's possible, but seriously, i doubt it. I, too, laughed when he came onstage SNL. I was like UH-MY-GOD! wahahahahaha!!!!(It's easy to have that perspective when you are seeing it for the first time in 2004. Perhaps in 1982 it was way less laughable) then i was thinking, move, i wanna see stevie more! Then i was thinking, "Does Hall know that guy stole his hair?"
Amber

[cliffdweller]

Originally Posted by darklinensuit

I assumed she picked him to appear with her because he's only slightly taller than she is.

- Jake

Put that man in a pair of suede platforms post haste!

[darklinensuit]

Originally Posted by amber

He's probably just her longtime gay choreographer yoga friend. If they'd had a relationship, do you think they'd still be such good friends for so long? Sure, it's possible, but seriously, i doubt it. I, too, laughed when he came onstage SNL. I was like UH-MY-GOD! wahahahahaha!!!!(It's easy to have that perspective when you are seeing it for the first time in 2004. Perhaps in 1982 it was way less laughable) then i was thinking, move, i wanna see stevie more! Then i was thinking, "Does Hall know that guy stole his hair?"
Amber

Stevie is friends with plenty of her exes. And how do we know she's still friends with him anyway?

- Jake

[darklinensuit]

Originally Posted by cliffdweller

Put that man in a pair of suede platforms post haste!

Or Reeblechs for men...Heeblechs.

- Jake

[amber]

Originally Posted by darklinensuit

Or Reeblechs for men...Heeblechs.

- Jake

You mimbo!
Seriously, I just didn't think they did. Stevie's a well known FH, in true diva style. But I don't care, I mean, I hope they did hook up, and do, and whatever. The more salacious the better, as far as i'm concerned.
Amber