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Sal Piro is an American [[Rocky Horror Elder]] and the President of [[The Rocky Horror Picture Show Official Fan Club]].
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Sal Piro is an American [[Rocky Horror Elder]] and the President of [[The Rocky Horror Picture Show Official Fan Club]]. He is the older brother of [[Lillias Piro]].
  
 
Piro began attending screenings of ''[[The Rocky Horror Picture Show]]'' in early 1977, at the [[Waverly Theater]]. Along with other early enthusiasts, Piro started the fan club in 1977 and later took it national after he and his group relocated to the [[8th Street Playhouse]]. Along with being the Master of Ceremonies at his theater, Sal became the voice of the ''Rocky Horror'' community, eventually acknowledged by both producer [[Lou Adler]] and 20th Century Fox. As a [[Rocky Horror Legend]], Sal is a staple at most ''Rocky Horror'' [[Conventions]] and special events, continuing in his leadership role to this day.   
 
Piro began attending screenings of ''[[The Rocky Horror Picture Show]]'' in early 1977, at the [[Waverly Theater]]. Along with other early enthusiasts, Piro started the fan club in 1977 and later took it national after he and his group relocated to the [[8th Street Playhouse]]. Along with being the Master of Ceremonies at his theater, Sal became the voice of the ''Rocky Horror'' community, eventually acknowledged by both producer [[Lou Adler]] and 20th Century Fox. As a [[Rocky Horror Legend]], Sal is a staple at most ''Rocky Horror'' [[Conventions]] and special events, continuing in his leadership role to this day.   

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Sal Piro
Sal Piro with Barbara Boike from the inside of Say It! The Rocky Horror Picture Show Audience Participation Album.

Sal Piro is an American Rocky Horror Elder and the President of The Rocky Horror Picture Show Official Fan Club. He is the older brother of Lillias Piro.

Piro began attending screenings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show in early 1977, at the Waverly Theater. Along with other early enthusiasts, Piro started the fan club in 1977 and later took it national after he and his group relocated to the 8th Street Playhouse. Along with being the Master of Ceremonies at his theater, Sal became the voice of the Rocky Horror community, eventually acknowledged by both producer Lou Adler and 20th Century Fox. As a Rocky Horror Legend, Sal is a staple at most Rocky Horror Conventions and special events, continuing in his leadership role to this day.

Cast Affiliations

Author

Film and TV

Recordings

Say It! The Rocky Horror Picture Show Audience Participation Album

Conventions Attended

1979: ROCKYCON I- (New York City, NY)
1981: The Semi-Annual Transylvanian Convention (Los Angeles, CA)
1981: The Third Annual Transylvanian Convention (Anaheim, CA)
1985: 10th Anniversary Convention (Beacon Theatre, NYC)
1990: 15th Anniversary Convention ("The Master's Affair" at 20th Century Fox Studios, Los Angeles, CA)
1995: The Rocky Horror 20th Anniversary Celebration (Hollywood, CA)
2007: The Pirates of Transylvania (Queen Mary, Long Beach, CA)
2010: 7 Deadly Sins: The Rocky Horror Picture Show 35th Anniversary Convention (Los Angeles, CA)
2015: RHPS40 (NYC) - September 25-27

Notable Events Attended

2010: RHPS Tribute and Costume Ball (Los Angeles CA)
2010: The Rocky Horror Picture Show 35th Anniversary (West Hollywood CA)
2015: Rocky Horror Picture Show Day (Los Angeles CA)
2016: The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again Premiere - Roxy Theatre (West Hollywood CA)

Awards

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