Sammy Davis Jr., Satanist.
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A rather interesting article over at the always irreverent Vice Magazine about Sammy Davis Jr's connection to the Church of Satan. In his article "Sammy Devil Jr", Jake Austen writes:
Sammy started his personal relationship with Satan during a 1968 visit to the Factory, a nightclub he partially owned. He was invited to a party by a group of young actors sporting red fingernails, signifying their allegiance to the Church of Satan. Founded in 1966 by Anton LaVey, a horror fan with a background in carnival work, ghostbusting, and nightclub organ, the San Francisco-based ministry combined LaVey’s interests in ancient paganism, a media-savvy flair for publicity, and a philosophy of indulgence over abstinence.
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Sammy continued to attend Satanic orgies and eventually joined the Church of Satan, though the chronology of his association presented in Why Me? deviates from the one offered by estranged LaVey associate Michael Aquino in his 1983 history of the church.
In the end, Sammy eventually returned to his adopted Jewish roots. The article makes for a fascinating read, expecially the part about the comedic TV pilot called "Poor Devil" that Sammy shot that gave a shout out to the church.
Read the full article here [Vice Magazine]
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