James Rado, one of the creators of the beloved and groundbreaking musicalHairhas died at the age of 90.
The original Broadway cast recording of the album stayed atop the Billboard 200 for 13 weeks upon its release.
Hair’s arrival to a rather traditional theater scene sparked controversy.
James Rado.Jeffrey Ufberg/WireImage
Some speculate that because of this the show ismet with resistance even today.
It’s a psychological truth that had been so blocked from human behavior."
Born in Venice, Calif., Rado was raised in Rochester, N.Y., and Washington, D.C.
He served two years in the U.S. Navy before moving to New York to study acting.
