Traci Michaelz of Peppermint Creeps Dead

Traci Michaelz of the Peppermint Creeps has died while on tour in Texas. No other information is available at this time.

The Peppermint Creeps kept Glam going on the Sunset Strip throughout the 90s. Instead of just black eye liner and spandex, the Peppermint Creeps created an out-of-this-world persona, donning wild stage clothes to match an even bigger spectacle of a show.  

Michaelz also performed with Heart Throb Mob, Candy Apple Queenz, and the Glamvestite Vampires. Traci Michaelz was just 34 years old.

Comments

[Joe]

"good" must be someone who failed a band audition at one time with Traci or lost a drummer postion to him.

[Joseph Michael]

Traci was the first person i met when i moved to Hollywood. I played in his band the Peppermint Creeps
and he even let me stay at his home because i didn't know anyone else or have any money. He treated me like a brother without even getting to know me the bond of music and a pioneer spirit was enough. Traci was a brilliant musician and i don't know how far up "good's" ass he had his dick he was also a great friend who never minced words or showed any disregard for those who cared for him. Though busy schedules and the hectic lives that being a musician makes caused me to loose touch over the years, i am deeply saddened and he will forever be in my memory....

See you at the bow' Brother....JM

[Joe]

Kenny Ozz...PERFECT!!!!!...THAT I bet is it..Keep rocking and take care =)

[Kerri - DGC]

Not that we need a response to "good"'s comments but I feel compelled. I knew the guy. And let me make this clear. Without make-up he was the same guy. I spent many a weekend with him sleeping on my couch after parties in which during the day he had NO make-up. Nothing! Sometimes he'd hang at the parties with NO make-up. (maybe a little sharpie eyeliner..) We had similar hair and we'd make fun of how hard it was manage. He was a friendly light-hearted person. I never witnessed him being disrespectful to women. Believe me if he was he'd a had his ass handed to him by any of the residents of the place I used to call home. People who made that mistake at our parties went home with a learned lessons usually in the form of bruises. I never saw him even get confrontational with a person for fucks sake. I may not have hung out with him much the past few years but from all the people I know that would see him, they said he was the same guy. No matter how long it had been since they saw him, he'd be overjoyed to see you give you a hug, want to catch up with your life etc. Everything you perceive as an act is your insecurities getting the best of you.
You may want to consult a physician about switching your meds, upping or possibly lowering you current dose.

If you didn't like him fine. Go elsewhere please. The rest of us are mourning the passing of a friend. So you're being more disrespectful to us....not him. He won't read you bile.

[Lexa Vonn]

My world is shattered. I feel so fortunate to have spent so much time with him and yet still I ache for just one more moment. Traci believed in the sex, drugs and rock n' roll dream right until the end. He was one of the very few that was real right down to the core, living it 24 hours a day. The only thing keeping my heart from dying and becoming completely nihilistic through this loss is the fact that he wouldn't let me think that way if he were still here. He was my biggest fan, always cheering me on with whatever I pursued. Never stop thinking you can change the world and never fear death. I love you forever, my nigga! Life just won't be the same without you knocking at my door at 7am with booze, weed, and flowers you picked along the way, still wearing your stage clothes and looking to party cause I was the only one crazy enough to let you in at that hour. Hollywood isn't the same without you and neither am I. Hope we meet again sooner than later...

[Timm Tantrum]

It seems everytime someone who is loved by many passes away, there is always one douchebag who A. Will not give his name and B. thinks he's the only one who thinks he knows who that person was. I also knew Traci behind the scenes AND without makeup. He was always telling stories to me about other people he knew and never slammed or disrespected anyone he was talking about. "Good" on the other hand is not only disrespecting Traci but everyone who loved him (which is a lot of people) My message to "Good" is just this. Stop being such a pathetic jealous loser because The whole world loves Traci Michaels and nobody gives a shit who you are.
Timm Tantrum-Psycho Gypsy

[Bratt]

I agree with Kari in regard to "goods" comments. I was a young girl in the glam scene and so were my friends. He NEVER disrespected any of us. Funny thing is, I don't even remember Traci really hitting on any of us. And this was over 10 years ago.The only girls who were disrespected in the Hollywood glam scene by any man, were the ones who let it happen. Traci, like any other man, slept with the groupies. If a girl is stupid enough to let herself get used, then more power to Traci or any other guy who takes advantage of it.

As for him disrespecting his fans, I was not a fan of Peppermint Creeps, but I was a big Heart Throb Mob fan. Not only did he call his fans back, but he also wrote us. When we would come to a show to see them play, he never acted like he was too good for his fans. He partied with anyone and everyone.

It blows me away that,though you may have your own opinion, why would you chose to express it to the people who are upset that he is gone? What I think is that this is some washed up fucking loser, who never got to do shit with his life musically and he is just jealous. Or possibly this guys girlfriend had a thing for Traci. Whatever the case, this guy was very jealous of Traci.

[Lorri]

What is WRONG with people!? Thank God for Bratt, Kerri, Lexa and Timm...and anyone else who cares to share their Traci stories with the world. "Good" and "Cocaine" are 2 of the most fucked up, disrespectful assholes who obviously don't get enough attention at home. This is not the time or place for your heartless bullshit. Traci was never disrespectful to me or my group of friends. He always looked out for his friends, and would have beat the shit out of anyone who got out of line with us ladies. With or without make-up, this guy had a good heart and brought out the best in those around him. Who could have a bad day with Traci running up to you in his skirt with a big hug, a wild story to tell and a smile on his face while popping his beer in your hand to share because you didn't have one? C'mon now, Traci was an incredibly great human being and there aren't a lot of those left in this world (obviously, "good" for example). Such a tragic loss. Cheers and tears for Traci.

[Glamvestite Vampire]

Good what an utter piece of worthless trash you are did you actually know Traci like the rest of us did?? Let me tell you bout the guy I knew,I'd been in touch with him since the Heart Throb Mob dayz he alwayz came through with wordz of advice for me with everything from starting bandz to dayz when i thought about throwing in the towel on the glam scene he alwayz told me to stick to my gunz and what i believe in just like he alwayz did. For that I can only say thankyou to a true friend. We were going to meet for beerz on the illfated Uk Peppermint Creeps tour but it never happened,but when we meet again at the great gig in the sky the beerz are on me bro. Rock In Peace the greatest glamstarr to walk this fucked up planet

[Mendoza]

I (as fan of late Traci Michaelz) will be very thankful if Allyson delete those terrible and obviously disrespectful comments (Good, Cocaine, Condom). Fuck those heartless bastards. Go jerking off in your bedrooms...

R.I.P. Traci !!! We will never forget you and you'll alwayz live in our souls and hearts with the awesome music you made! <3 <3 <3

[Glamvestite Vampire]

For any friendz with myspace the memorial page is up and running please feel free to come and join us.

myspace.com/traciimichaelzmemorial

[pUnKy gLiTtEr]

MAN! I JUST SAW HIM LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AGO! SHOWS HOW LYFE CAN B SO SHORT DOH! NOW I'M GLAD I WENT 2 DA SHOW N PISSED I DIDN'T GO 2 DA L8 SHOW LIKE I WAS GOIN' 2. ANYWAYS THE GUY HAD A <3 OF GOLD! HE'S WAS DA KOOLEST GLAM FIEND EVA! I TOLD HIM "U R DA TOMMY LEE OF GLAM! "I GIVE U 100 PROPS 4 KEEPIN' DA SPIRIT ALIVE YR AFTER YR! " HE SAID "I'LL DO IT TILL I DIE"! SADLY WE DIDN'T KNOW IT WOULD B DISS SOON! THANK YOU TRACI 4 ALL THE GR8 HEART THROB MOB, GLAMVESTIVE VAMPIRES, CANDYAPPLE QUEENZ, & OF CORUZE DA PEPPERMINT CREEPS! R.I.P.

MY FIEND I JUST HOPE THERE IS A GLAM IN HEAVEN! IF NOT MAKE IT SO I KNOW U WILL!
YER FIEND
p.G

[A.J.]

i actually opened for traci the night he died. One of the best drummers i have ever seen, i was amazed being a drummer myself. i was shocked to get the call just a few hours after hanging out with him.

[red6ixx]

So sad - i for one will be playing your tunes loud as f**k as a big F off to all the haters - there is even one who has posted here.
Heart Throb Mob fan.

[Heather]

I can't say that I knew Traci in ways that many on here have talked about. I can however say, that I was his bartender at the venue the Creeps played at on Saturday, June 7, 2008. I must say...what an incredible drummer! I also have to praise how after the Creeps performance, Traci introduced himself to me and our venue's van driver. He asked us questions about the performance and later pulled up a chair, after loading his equipment, to talk to us. We talked about bartending, his occupations, rude customers, and other things in general. My words that night after the Creeps left was...what a cool guy! As I went into work this past Friday (6/13), I was approached by my boss and asked if I was the one working upstairs the night of the Creeps show and if I was the one Traci sat with at the bar talking for some time after the performance. When I said yes, I was then informed of this tragic loss! I was blown away! He appeared to be such a free spirit. Loving what he did, conversating with complete strangers, and not holding it against anyone that didn't care for their style.
My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy goes out to all of Traci's family, friends, fans, bandmembers, and anyone near and dear to him and who knew him.
RIP...and keep drummin'!

[tera]

Who the fuck is good?
Traci is my brother and he did NOT disrespect his family.

[Amber]

Traci......You will be SOOOOO missed man! I can only imagine how much those who have known you for a long time must feel, as I just met you the first time when our band played right before you in Detroit 6/6, and feel a huge sense of loss. Cool, and real, from the first moment without make-up, to the last when you helped me carry my gear out at the end of the night! I had hoped one day our band would have the good fortune of playing with you again sometime out in CA, but now......I am just grateful. Grateful I had a chance to watch a good, fun soul do what he does best. :-) You rock, inside and out!

[pittink]

This is indeed sad. And the posting from Good is from the other side of sad....pathetic.

[Tweety]

Traci,
I met you back in 2001 you had a great personality,
I am sorry to hear of your passing..My blessings go to your family and friends..

God Bless
Teresa

[Tanya]

One of the sweetest, nicest glam rockers on the Strip. You will be missed.