tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953778105156684206.post1765260646193533374..comments2019-01-01T02:03:13.692-05:00Comments on I'm the Living Proof of Reagan's Lies: Andy ZapathyPaul "Cripple" Bakijahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13118373591310015721noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953778105156684206.post-45047605103430413312019-01-01T02:03:13.692-05:002019-01-01T02:03:13.692-05:00Andy was one of the funniest characters I ever had...Andy was one of the funniest characters I ever had the privilege of knowing. The last time I saw him was at a "Green Door" party in Coney Island High. He asked if I had any dope which I didn't, but we had a chance to chat about his work as a chef and catch up on old times. One time in the very early 90's, I was taking the subway into the city for work. Andy comes into the train car on 63rd dr wearing no shirt, straddling a bass with no strap. After some strumming...He realizes that I'm there and comes up to me and says, Yo strom...Punk Rock.. and proceeds to shake my hand. Upon seeing my other neighborhood friend who had the same commute, it was obvious he didn't feel much affinity towards my buddy.. Andy comes straight up to my bro's face..takes a long look at him and utters this witticism, "Aryan high school" with such disdain, it was hilarious. He walks off and starts strumming his bass again. Andy then comes back over to me and says...Did I ever tell you about my trip to China, the food there is really authentic especially #9. All kidding aside, Andy was a wonderful guy whom I really looked up to. Rest in Peace, brother. Thanks for posting this as I'm still not sure how I got here :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04661151263503175451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953778105156684206.post-85660117915931281292016-12-22T11:13:56.944-05:002016-12-22T11:13:56.944-05:00Thank you for this beautiful tribute...
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Re...Thank you for this beautiful tribute...<br />*******<br />Remembering you today and often, Andy "Zap". <br />Forever in my heart, dear friend... <br />xx J.JackieNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863697219101882734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953778105156684206.post-58986372729647888292014-09-25T10:53:16.583-04:002014-09-25T10:53:16.583-04:00I lived down the hall from Andy when I grew up in ...I lived down the hall from Andy when I grew up in Rego Park. I was a few years younger than him so he taught me a lot about drugs and girls and life. I'm sorry to hear that he's gone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953778105156684206.post-22877731184224946132014-08-10T14:53:53.375-04:002014-08-10T14:53:53.375-04:00Happened on this while looking up Jeff Bensaul.
P...Happened on this while looking up Jeff Bensaul. <br />Paul, love your writing! KudosBluedenim Inkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945597241289628023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953778105156684206.post-62912781495403425802013-08-23T16:50:50.628-04:002013-08-23T16:50:50.628-04:00Paul,
You really nailed it, I too had a friendship...Paul,<br />You really nailed it, I too had a friendship with Andy. He was a character that could never be replaced in your life. Thank you for bringing back the memories.Neil Bendermannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953778105156684206.post-56973358053560503012012-04-28T22:48:08.721-04:002012-04-28T22:48:08.721-04:00Wow fantastic tribute, Andy was such a great guy. ...Wow fantastic tribute, Andy was such a great guy. I met him in Queens and he bought me to my first CBGB matinee where I met many great friends, best friends to this day - Yana ! - and hung out at Andy's too. I remember his fetish for Angel Dust too! Also NEVER got on a motorcycle again after getting driven around by him dusted. OMG, almost shit my pants... But I loved him, also loved his buddy Jeff the great guitar player. Andy was such a great person and your description of him was so wonderful and so appropriate, so very real! Loved him a lot, he really was someone I will always remember. Never knew he died till recently - God bless him. Love DeirdreGem Juniorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14097935345024838924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953778105156684206.post-49789135469843297082011-08-07T18:41:47.410-04:002011-08-07T18:41:47.410-04:00wow, paul. this was very emotional to read. you kn...wow, paul. this was very emotional to read. you know andy was one of by best friends ever. rest in peace buddy. your dear friend kreg.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953778105156684206.post-85999874750168228772011-08-07T14:24:48.341-04:002011-08-07T14:24:48.341-04:00Me and Andy lived in the same building and he was ...Me and Andy lived in the same building and he was the first to turn me on to The Ramones. It was an instant hit for me.<br /><br />Me and him and Edith K. were extras in the movie "HAIR" filmed in Central Park and it was fun.<br /><br />We had lots of fund "stealing" his mother's car and joy riding around the City - I was the biggest so I drove. at 15.<br /><br />Andy... You are a forever Budd.<br /><br />JeffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953778105156684206.post-68831322247338697432011-08-06T21:34:41.522-04:002011-08-06T21:34:41.522-04:00Zap was the best. We used to hang out together on ...Zap was the best. We used to hang out together on 99th street, and take many rides in my car. I forget a lot about those times, But one event stands out ><br />My car was in the basement of one of the Anita buildings. My battery had gone dead, as it has so many times before. Zap was with me, as were a couple of other people. I wanted to check the battery level, but it was dark and I couldn't see the acid. So you guessed it, I took out my Lighter, lit it up, put it near the battery to have a look-see, and POW!! There was an Explosion, which threw me back, and onto the ground. I was motionless on the ground for a few seconds. I then heard Zap yell out:<br />OMG, he's Dead, he's Dead!!" As he was Yelling out my name. <br />I told him, 'I'm Not Dead. I need to get to some water, and wash this Shit outta my eyes and face!"<br />We went up to an apartment, and I washed my Face and rinsed my Eyes. It was the Fumes that exploded. <br />Zap was So Happy that I was Still Alive!!<br />He was starting up a Band at that time, or joining one. I forget. But probably was joining your Band. He always wanted me to come see him play. He said "Com'on, you'll like it. There's plenty of girls You can be our Security." <br />The drugs were getting kinda heavy with some of the people at that time, and I was just into some Dust and Beer. After a while, I got a way from the dust but still drank beer. I didn't want to be around that scene anymore. At the same time, I dropped away from 99th street, and didn't see Zap for a long time. Years later, I saw a common friend of both of ours. I asked him how Zap was doing? He told me Zap was Dead. I was in Shock, even though it had been a while since I last saw him. <br />I have a lot of good memories of Andy, and he will always be in my thoughts. <br />I know you ain't Rest'n in Peace Zap, Because you're having too much fun with your Music and All those Pretty Girls!!<br />Take Care Buddy!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953778105156684206.post-80926136503862727982010-09-21T14:11:02.624-04:002010-09-21T14:11:02.624-04:00Andy, You are so missed!!! I had the best times an...Andy, You are so missed!!! I had the best times and laughs with you. Everytime i play Ramones on the guitar it just takes me back to the 7th floor of our Rego Park building. Thank you for the memories, I wish you were still here!<br /><br />You will always have a special place in my heart. I hope you're still smiling!!!!<br /><br />Forever ur friend, DalilaDalila Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953778105156684206.post-38749817984570613412010-06-17T21:14:11.601-04:002010-06-17T21:14:11.601-04:00Andy was my childhood friend. Was so funny and a g...Andy was my childhood friend. Was so funny and a good person.<br />Rest in peace, my friend. HayaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953778105156684206.post-51496919511867310112009-03-09T20:33:00.000-04:002009-03-09T20:33:00.000-04:00Hey, we were always honest about being drugged out...Hey, we were always honest about being drugged out idiots, but we were much more than just some drug addict losers. Only Russ Limbaugh could honestly be described as a drug addict loser. At least Dave, Andy and the rest of us had talent. And Reagan Youth always loved hippies, that's why we covered a song by the Grateful Dead, in between collecting our public assistance of course, because "they" do owe us a living, do "they" not?<BR/>OF COURSE THEY FUCKIN' DO!Paul "Cripple" Bakijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13118373591310015721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953778105156684206.post-53026319596381504742009-03-08T12:41:00.000-04:002009-03-08T12:41:00.000-04:00It's funny that you guys bash the right wing conse...It's funny that you guys bash the right wing conservatives yet you all were nothing more than drug addict losers. You mention your addictions and being on welfare as if they are badges of honor....you losers were worse than the hippies, at least they were honest about being drugged out idiots.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953778105156684206.post-20994136993797459942008-06-12T10:38:00.000-04:002008-06-12T10:38:00.000-04:00Hey Anthony, I sent you an e-mail but it wouldn't ...Hey Anthony, I sent you an e-mail but it wouldn't go through. Something about your e-mail not accepting mail from my e-maiul address. So Anthony, why don't you just send me an e-mail at p_bakija@yahoo.com, cool? Cool.Paul "Cripple" Bakijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13118373591310015721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953778105156684206.post-73169582586697389992008-06-08T19:37:00.000-04:002008-06-08T19:37:00.000-04:00Paul, this is Anthony--write me at ashba411@aol.co...Paul, this is Anthony--write me at ashba411@aol.comahillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04948313218533901054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953778105156684206.post-53659741343276570112008-06-06T00:33:00.000-04:002008-06-06T00:33:00.000-04:00i was looking up my name on google, and saw that p...i was looking up my name on google, and saw that part about urban waste, i had no idea you added that! i love that band, i'm sorry about your loss!!<BR/><BR/><BR/>plungisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953778105156684206.post-56430638277590820982008-05-20T19:03:00.000-04:002008-05-20T19:03:00.000-04:00This literally made me shed tears. I can't even fi...This literally made me shed tears. I can't even find the words to express the feeling. Beautiful writing for a tragic tale, Paul. I miss talkin to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953778105156684206.post-29210608615852322172008-05-11T19:27:00.000-04:002008-05-11T19:27:00.000-04:00Thanx Arthur and Rebecca.Thanx Arthur and Rebecca.Paul "Cripple" Bakijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13118373591310015721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953778105156684206.post-70163061429283490402008-05-11T08:06:00.000-04:002008-05-11T08:06:00.000-04:00paulythat is a really moving tribute.peace. xxrebe...pauly<BR/><BR/>that is a really moving tribute.<BR/><BR/>peace. xx<BR/><BR/>rebecca (rb)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4953778105156684206.post-32095453136160251772008-05-11T04:56:00.000-04:002008-05-11T04:56:00.000-04:00Paul,It was great reading this. I was thinking of ...Paul,<BR/><BR/>It was great reading this. I was thinking of writing you an email a few days ago. I haven't gotten back to NYC yet, but I will let you know when I do. I used to hang with "Trip" ... "Tripper" "Charley Tripper" ... And I knew Jeff Bensaul too, .... Hmmmm .... man, reading your blog brings back memories again. ZAP ... yeah, that was Andy's graffiti tag/name ... he took it when he was 10 or 12 years old... And, yeah, we all used to hang at THORNY CROFT, which is where the RAMONES used to hang ... way back when ... I knew those basements like the back of my hand, since I was like 8 years old ... we used to play "RINGA-LEVEO" there ... not sure if you knew that game, ... "RINGA-LEVEO 1-2-3 1-2-3 1-2-3" ... man, talk about memories ... thanks for this ...<BR/><BR/>It is late, need sleep. Good to reconnect with you, Paul. I definitely look forward to hooking up with you when I am in NY next time ... should be in a month or two. <BR/><BR/>I also love that Photo of Andy. Man, I miss him. <BR/><BR/>Arthur,ArthurPoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10886371760816983887noreply@blogger.com