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1928
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2025
Gerd Stern Obituary
Gerd Stern was an influential poet and multimedia artist of the Beat era, as well as the co-founder of the 1960s art collective, USCO.
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Ron Martinetti
July 6, 2025
It was an honor to know Gerd. He gave us several interviews for
our website American Legends about his close friend, the great
poet, Philip Lamantia and his friend and mine, Carl Solomon. I have
many fond memories of visiting Gerd in his New York apartment and
enjoying that great coffee he made. Ron Martinetti
Avrum Goodblatt
March 20, 2025
A true friend and a mensch.
Mark Steven Brooks
March 1, 2025
I lived in the USCO church in the mid 70´s after Gerd had moved on, but he would show up on occasion. He still owned it. I feel honored to have had that connection. A special part of my now distant youth. Gerd was an amazingly creative artist. RIP to Gerd and to a time and place.
Mr. Jr.
February 27, 2025
My condolences.
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Buz Vaultz
February 23, 2025
I met you first at a dinner at your house and a second time when you came to my workshop, to engage in an art project, some years ago. I was impressed with your vitality, wisdom and humanity. RIP and as you would write....Regerds!
Ralph Spencer
February 21, 2025
My condolences to your family. May you find peace and comfort remembering how Gerd lived a long fulfilling life.
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