Time Warp

It's astounding 

Time is fleeting 

Madness takes its toll 

But listen closely

Last month, when putting together my birthday post for May 17th, actor Peter Hinwood showed up on my list.  Many of you know Hinwood from his turn as Rocky in 1975's The Rocky Horror Picture Show.  I was going to make Peter the birthday boy for the day, but while looking for pics to use, I decided he needed a piece of his own.

First off, I have to admit that I've never seen The Rocky Horror Picture Show.  I know, I deserve some sort of punishment, preferably by someone in leather.  Now I've certainly danced to Time Warp at clubs and parties, and have seen many images of Peter and cast in magazines and on television.  I've also seen Chord Overstreet don the gold shorts on Glee, but have not until now, appreciated the wearer of those original gold hot pants.

Researching Peter led me to IMDB page where I learned he only made one film after Rocky. Hinwood's last role was as uncredited one in the 1976 homoerotic Roman historical drama, Sebastiane.  Before he started acting, Hinwood was both a photographer and model.  This explains some of the early nudes he did prior to taking on the role of Rocky.  Hinwood returned to the arts after his acting career ended, this time the visual arts.

Modeling Daze

UK Cosmo (1972)

Hinwood became an antiques dealer and also returned to photography, some which can be found on his Instagram page. (HERE:)   IN a 2000 article with People Magazine, Hinwood explained why he left the business, and chose not to milk his time as Rocky.

Photographer Helmet Newton, Contact Sheet

One, I can't act. Two,  I cringe with embarrassment every time I see myself on film. Three, I relish a quiet, peaceful life'

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Paris Metro (1971)

Although Hinwood may be now out of the spotlight, his gold hot pants have remained in the spotlight.  Hinwood ended up selling them at auction for a measly $1000.  They are now part of the memorabilia collection currently on display at the Orlando Hard Rock.

Hinwood revealed that in 1994 he had rediscovered the gold hot pants he wore in the film and sold them through an auction house for nearly $1,000. They are now part of the Hard Rock memorabilia collection, and were for a time displayed in their Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, restaurant.[8] The shorts can be viewed at the Hard Rock in Orlando.  It might be time for me to finally check out that movie...