Pleasant Gehman is a multi-talented artist known for her contributions to the Los Angeles punk rock scene, as well as her work as a writer, dancer, actress, and psychic.
Emerging in the late 1970s, she became one of the first prominent figures in the LA punk movement, capturing the essence of the era through her fanzine Lobotomy.
In the 1980s, Gehman fronted several bands, including The Screaming Sirens, and worked as a talent manager for influential clubs such as Cathay De Grande and Raji’s.
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- Full name: Pleasant Gehman
- Date of birth: March 17, 1959
- Age: 66 years old
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Middletown, Connecticut, USA
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Writer, dancer, actor, psychic, musician
- Height: 1.70 m
- Parents: Richard Gehman (father)
- Siblings: Charles Richard Gehman
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: N/A
- Religion: Not applicable
- Ethnicity: Not applicable
- Net worth: 5 million USD
Early life and education
Pleasant Gehman was born on March 17, 1959 and is now 66 years old. Her family is not widely documented. She expressed that at the age of four, she realized her destiny of becoming an artist.
She is the daughter of Richard Gehman, a famous writer, who had at least nine children, including Pleasant. Her brother, Charles Richard Gehman, was a computer systems engineer who passed away in 2021.
Her background includes significant involvement in theater due to the influence of her mother, who taught musical theater at Wesleyan University. Gehman pursued his artistic endeavors throughout his youth and eventually entered the vibrant LA punk scene during his teenage years.
Personal life
Pleasant Gehman had an active romantic relationship, especially during the vibrant Los Angeles punk scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Marriage history:
Levi Dexter (1982 – 1983): Pleasant Gehman was married to rock musician Levi Dexter. Their marriage lasted about a year before they divorced.
Notable relationships:
- Brad Dunning (1979): She was in a relationship with designer Brad Dunning in 1979.
- Joan Jett (1977): Happy date with musician Joan Jett in 1977.
- Darby Crash: She is in a relationship with Darby Crash, lead singer of the punk band Germs.
- Pat Smear: Pleasant is associated with Pat Smear, guitarist for the Germs and later Nirvana and Foo Fighters.
- Lisa Curland: She is in a relationship with Lisa Curland.
- Jane Wiedlin: Pleasant is in a relationship with Jane Wiedlin, guitarist for The Go-Go’s.
Career
Pleasant Gehman’s career began as a writer and cultural commentator in the late 1970s and early 1980s, contributing articles to prominent publications such as LA Weekly, Spin, and Rolling Stone.
Her involvement in the punk scene went beyond writing; she’s also a performer fronting bands like The Screaming Sirens and The Ringling Sisters.
In addition to music, Gehman also made significant contributions to the field of dance. Under the name Princess Farhana, she has toured internationally as a professional belly dancer and burlesque performer since the early 1990s.
Her performances have taken her throughout Europe, North America and beyond. Gehman has also appeared in many films and television shows related to dance and music.
Gehman’s creative output includes writing several books on topics ranging from belly dancing to personal memoirs. She launched a podcast titled Devil’s music in March 2020, exploring the intersectional themes of rock music and the occult.
Net worth
Pleasant Gehman’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. She has built a diverse career across many artistic fields that have contributed to her financial stability.
Social Media
- Instagram: @princessofhollywood
- Twitter: @PleasantGehman1
Cinema
- Hollywood Boulevard (1976)
- Return to the beach (1987)
- thrashin’ (1986)
- Suburban (1983)
- Valley girl (1983)
- Casserole Club (2011)
Records
- The Screaming Sirens – The Screaming Sirens (1984)
- The Ringling Sisters – The Ringling sisters (1986)
- Honk If Yer Horny – Honk If Yer Horny (1992)
Book
- Belly dancing handbook
- Showgirl Secrets: My Life On Stage, Backstage and On the Road
- Under The Big Black Sun: The Personal History of LA Punk
- More interesting in the new world: The success and legacy of LA Punk
