Mother Chucker
Mother Chucker
Tribute to a true Burner
MC attended his first Burning Man in 2006 along with a friend, TBD. Mother Chucker attended Burning Man 13 times. He was an enthusiastic Burner and loved to play with the Playa Pops Symphony. He also enjoyed volunteering at the Airport. His smile was so infectious and his playful and adventurous attitude will be sorely missed in Camp BUI.
2006 - MC's first burn
Mother Chucker, Sir Loin, Karmadeus (a visitor) and TBD
2007- MC's second burn
Mother Chucker, Psyche, Stories, Epicycle and Sir Loin
2008 - MC's third burn
Most everyone in camp that year was a result of MC's actions
2019
MC's last year at Burning Man
Chuck will be missed. What a great guy. Rest in Peace, Chuck. - Rum Runner
MC cleaning up after ribs
MC helping get McGee's car on the tow
MC and Stories out on the playa
Off the playa with Stories and Sir Loin
The Mother Chucker (MC) was my introduction to Burning Man, without him, and I would not know all of you. I have shared many times with many people how MC was so instrumental in helping me learn that we can different view and at the same time be close friends. I was blessed to have MC as a dear friend and to have so many fine memories with him. - Stories
MC was the best of the best. He was so very talented musically yet he remained humble throughout his life. One of his greatest joys was to play with the Playa Pops Symphony. He would pack up his chair, music stand, horn and music and set out across the playa pulling his red bike cart behind his fat tire bike. In camp, he was always there to lend a hand. He loved to get up in the morning and have coffee out front of camp. He was kind, generous, adventurous, and so very playful. I have known MC for over 50 years and considered him one of my best friends. I will miss him both on and off the playa. We have lost a great man. - Sir Loin
Mixing his famous margaritas
Shot of the Day toast
MC loved the Playa Pops Symphony
MC and the horny section
This great example of a human, embraced me on my initial day at Camp Bui and said “Welcome Home” Chuck was kind, considerate, and just an amazing man to be around. I'm so thankful for the years of playa time I shared with MC and will continue to honor him in spirit - Tin Man
MC volunteered at the airport each year
MC and his airport photo
Chuck was one of the kindest, most caring people I've ever had the privilege to call Friend. He will be missed more than I can express. Chuck had this look, this particular expression; A look of quiet, thoughtful amusement that was both contemplative and jovial. I've had that look pointed in my direction several times. Anyone who's known MC is probably familiar with the expression I'm referring to. - Hurricane
MC and Sir Loin in front of the Man in 2019
The Trojan Horse
Morning Coffee Time
Making home made ice cream on the playa
Chuck forgot rock salt one year
Never again!!!
“Grief is the souvenir of Love”. BonVoyage MC. - Rigger
Presenting the Ribs
MC with Stories and Jugger
Always Playful
MC with TBD and Stories
He was a warm, welcoming, gentle man as a camp mate. We had an immediate bond thru music - he as a horn player (NOT a “French” horn player, thank you!!) and me as a singer. He soooo loved playing in the Playa Pops orchestra. - Don Octave
MC and Jugger
