Jimmy Webb of Trash & Vaudeville / I Need More has died
Jimmy Webb, the NYC downtown legend who was best known for his years at East Village rock n’ roll boutique Trash & Vaudeville, has died. He was 62. There has been no official statement about his death, but tributes have been rolling in, including ones from Blondie’s Chris Stein, NY1’s Roger Clark, photographer Mick Rock, Sebastian Bach and more.
Jimmy spent many years as the manager and primary buyer for Trash and Vaudeville before opening his own boutique, I Need More, in 2017 on Orchard St. Over the years Webb had styled for MTV, Rolling Stone, and Vogue, and regular customers/clients were a Who’s Who of punk and rock, including Iggy Pop, Debbie Harry, Slash and more. A larger than life personality, Jimmy was a one of a kind, and the city won’t be the same without him.
Read tributes from Debbie Harrie, Chris Stein, Joan Jett, Sebastian Bach, Slash, Duff McKagan, Alice Cooper, Billie Joe Armstrong, Cyndi Lauper, Nikki Sixx, Steven Van Zandt, Max Weinberg, Cro-Mags, and more, below.
We love you Jimmy
Pic @avant_GODLIS pic.twitter.com/j86omEwkno
— Debbie Harry/BLONDIE (@BlondieOfficial) April 14, 2020
Jimmy Webb the last day of Trash and Vaudeville on Saint Marks NYC 2016.
Rest in rock peace Jimmy. 💔 pic.twitter.com/t3shMtEEPd— Cʜʀɪs Sᴛᴇɪɴ (@chrissteinplays) April 14, 2020
Our friend, Jimmy Webb, a legend and a St. Marks St. legend, stylist of the punks, famous and not, has passed. I’m so very sad and we’ll all miss your energetic, warm soul. The city will not be the same without you. pic.twitter.com/RI06gv8f0C
— Joan Jett & the Blackhearts (@joanjett) April 15, 2020
https://www.instagram.com/p/B–i7CmFaPs/
https://twitter.com/cyndilauper/status/1250201656710631425
Jimmy was a RocknRoll renaissance man. A true survivor & inspiration.His heart was always full of love and he let the world know it.We will all miss his special spirit. NYC will never feel the same without Jimmy’s smile waiting for you as you entered his store. RIP Rockstar https://t.co/ntG9Pvo4Fk
— 📷 (@NikkiSixx) April 15, 2020
RIP Jimmy. Rock and Roll will miss you. An absolute one of a kind legend. https://t.co/H5xFutkofe
— 🕉🇺🇦🟦Stevie Van Zandt☮️💙 (@StevieVanZandt) April 15, 2020
End of (another) era. Jimmy was a St Marks fixture along with his beloved Trash & Vaudeville. When Trash closed he held on because HE NEEDED MORE..and we were all grateful for his die hard integrity. Jimmy you will be missed by many. #RIP #jimmywebb #ineedmore #trashandvaudeville pic.twitter.com/Q45yfZLtv8
— CRO-MAGS (@realcromags) April 15, 2020
Everyone in my family are so saddened to learn of Jimmy Webb's (of NYC's Trash & Vaudeville)untimely passing. Sweet guy, great businessman, and dear friend of my son, Jay who, when Jay was 13 , Jimmy was his East Village "Uncle" RIP Jimmy.
— Max Weinberg (@EStreetMax) April 14, 2020
Jimmy Webb lived and breathed rock ‘n’ roll like no one I’ve ever known in the 50 years I’ve been on my journey. Did he play an instrument? No. Did he sing?No. Did he exude rock ‘n’ roll ? Yes. A profoundly important element in the history & mystery of NYC R n R..Rock in Peace! pic.twitter.com/GyMyj1RNbn
— Michael Des Barres (@MDesbarres) April 14, 2020
The death of Jimmy Webb will be breaking many hearts today. He was a beautiful man of rare soul and grace with a huge heart. Unforgettable Character. Sweet Temperament. We will all remember!!xxxxx pic.twitter.com/40YyuTZJcX
— Mick Rock (@TheRealMickRock) April 14, 2020
RIP Downtown NYC icon Jimmy Webb. 😢 https://t.co/0Iy1cNj7rw
— Tommie Sunshine ✊ (@tommiesunshine) April 14, 2020
Jimmy Webb was a great friend of mine. I bought every pair of Cuban heeled boots that I wore from 1987 – 2011 at Trash & Vaudeville from Jimmy. Rest in peace brother we will miss you. You came from the time of true rock and roll 👢❤ https://t.co/WYSPy77GAO
— Sebastian Bach™️ (@sebastianbach) April 14, 2020
Another #NYC icon gone – Jimmy Webb spent years at the Rock and Roll Boutique “Trash and Vaudville” and more recently his own place @IxNEEDxMORE – Rest Easy Jimmy – just interviewed him last month for @NY1 pic.twitter.com/lXRorPyDt7
— Roger Clark (@RogerClark41) April 14, 2020
Just received some devastating news 😭This man has helped dress me since I was 14 years old, even convincing my dad to buy me stuff he didn't want to buy me when I was young. He was the heart and soul of NYC rock n roll fashion. Love you Jimmy Webb💔 RIP pic.twitter.com/AwA5flbeG7
— Katy Irizarry // Suspiria PR (@MercyfulKate) April 14, 2020
RIP to Jimmy Webb. Here’s a photo I took of his back after I performed with Prayers at the Bowery Ballroom in 2017. pic.twitter.com/Ga39Su5Z9q
— 🪄PICTUREPLANE🌙 (@pictureplane) April 14, 2020
RIP JIMMY WEBB💔 He was a long time friend and supporter of The 69 Eyes. Here with a set of @villeakseli art. One of the last real Lower East Side rockers and characters. 😰 J69 X pic.twitter.com/KPJRQLJ9yd
— The 69 Eyes Official (@69eyesofficial) April 14, 2020
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