Tempest Storm, RIP, America's greatest burlesque and striptease artist

Ummm.... I don’t think there are any U.S. coins with strippers on them. The closest I can think of is the type 1 standing liberty quarter which may have been risqué for its time.

@MrEureka said:
First thing that went through my mind when you mentioned "strip tease" was...

Hmmm. Why am I thinking there might be a story here that I don't want to hear.

(I know you're talking about the planchet strip. I just couldn't help myself)

@Hydrant,.... Well, she obviously maintained a figure and ability long after most women... Here is an excerpt from Wikipedia.... "Storm officially retired from regular performance in 1995 at the age of 67, but continued making occasional stage performances. In 1999, she stripped in San Francisco's O'Farrell Theatre to mark the club's 30-year anniversary. Mayor Willie Brown declared a "Tempest Storm Day" in her honor.[2] She also performed at the annual Burlesque Hall of Fame Pageant events at least through 2010." So she performed at 82.... Amazing. Cheers, RickO

I was personal friends with another iconic stripper in Baltimore...Blaze Star owner of the famous 2 o'clock club on Baltimore's block.
As a kid she rode in our little league parades , gave countless cash to the community as well churches believe it or not. She lived not far from a gas station i worked in a a teen.
I still remember her coming in and service her car,gas and oil tires.
She also was the GF of a Southern governor,and their story known across country.
Blaze was a good person no matter how she made her money,one shouldn't pass judgement unless you know the entire story.
May miss Storm RIP im sure like Blaze she had a colorful life like most of us saints and sinners.