The genius that is Wayne Coyne

[BBatesokc]

This is entirely incorrect. Wayne lives south of the Plaza District in Classen Ten-Penn.

You are correct and its the coolest house I've seen in a long time - it exudes artsy talent.

[CaseyCornett]

This is entirely incorrect. Wayne lives south of the Plaza District in Classen Ten-Penn.

He lives three blocks from the Plaza District off 13th and Blackwelder...I definitely woudn't call it entirely incorrect, but hey, this is an online chat forum and everyone is always entirely incorrect.

[BBatesokc]

He lives three blocks from the Plaza District off 13th and Blackwelder...I definitely woudn't call it entirely incorrect, but hey, this is an online chat forum and everyone is always entirely incorrect.

Nice. I think it had already been expressed that thanks was given for NOT giving out directions to their residence.

[soonerguru]

He lives three blocks from the Plaza District off 13th and Blackwelder...I definitely woudn't call it entirely incorrect, but hey, this is an online chat forum and everyone is always entirely incorrect.

There's a big diff between Gatewood and Classen Ten Penn, but whatever.

[CuatrodeMayo]

The contrast is stark.

Anyways, here's your directions: Go to google streetview, tool around the Classen-10-Penn 'hood, and look for a dude in a tub in his front yard...

[Steve]

I really can't believe that a two-year-old direction to Wayne Coyne's house is suddenly turning into a bit of a flame war. Coyne lives in Classen-10-Penn adjacent to the Plaza District. The Plaza District is part of the community that Coyne calls home. Coyne is not exactly shy about calling this area home either. Be cool around him and he'll be cool with you. He just wants to be treated like any other weird guy hanging out in the Plaza District. His home was recently featured on the architectural home tour, so I really don't think its location is that big a secret. Now, those of you getting riled up need to dress up like Santa, find a son, daughter, spouse or friend to dress like a green Martian, go outside, crank up some Lips music and blow some bubbles.

[Larry OKC]

[ChowRunner]

Anyone here familiar with Centinial Park? It is between the Civic Center and City Hall.

In this park are several Full size statues of famous people from our city. I have always thought that Wayne deserved to have a statue so the city could recognize everything he has done to promote the arts and OKC.

[kevinpate]

Anyone here familiar with Centinial Park? It is between the Civic Center and City Hall.

In this park are several Full size statues of famous people from our city. I have always thought that Wayne deserved to have a statue so the city could recognize everything he has done to promote the arts and OKC.

Is there an adjacent alley?

[ChowRunner]

They have a statue of some conductor in front of the Civic Center... Maybe the space in the back of the Civic Center by the loading dock is open...

[cdbthunder]

He owns 3 or 4 homes according to the county assessor but I believe this is his principle residence.
http://www.oklahomacounty.org/assess...26520001uA.jpg

[BBatesokc]

He owns 3 or 4 homes according to the county assessor but I believe this is his principle residence.
http://www.oklahomacounty.org/assess...26520001uA.jpg

I guess you missed this quote Einstein....

I live on the Coyne "compound" ... I do think it's very nice of you not to post their address. It's easy enough to find as it is.

And, yes, I know its a public record. That's exactly how I verified his address, I just wasn't oblivious enough to his privacy to give lazy creepy fans the address, photos and more. Especially considering he Tweets when he's out of town!

[Steve]

Brian, I know you mean well. But seriously, Wayne Coyne has made no secret of his house and it's a weird, odd sort of Graceland for his fans. In visiting with him, I've gotten the impression that if his residence in Classen-10-Penn/Plaza District brings visitors to the area and maybe they spend time and money in the Plaza District or even decide to buy or rent a house in the neighborhood, then he's pretty happy with people knowing he's there. I suspect he's got appropriate security for his "compound" - maybe at least an armed Santa and some Martians.
Now, let's give this discussion a different spin. The Plaza District has seen a huge resurgence since this thread started in 2007, and Coyne's stature in this town has seen a similar rise. Is one linked to the other? Or is it more complex than that?

[BBatesokc]

Steve, I don't disagree with much of any of that as long as I put on the blinders you apparently did when you ignored the very specific quote where someone living on the property expressed a desire NOT to have the specific address posted. Coyne may choose to post naked pics of his wife on his Twitter account, but I certainly don't see where posting a link to his exact address does anything but cause problems when problems are not warranted.

[Steve]

Yes, but that was two years ago. I guess what I'm saying is that quote is out of date. The address was printed repeatedly in newspapers and on websites during the recent architectural tour. To use a cliche - the cat is out of the bag. You've got good intentions. The others do too.
What do you think though of my last question?

[BBatesokc]

The Plaza District has seen a huge resurgence since this thread started in 2007, and Coyne's stature in this town has seen a similar rise. Is one linked to the other? Or is it more complex than that?

I think its a matter of one's perspective. I personally think Coyne's presence has very little to do with the overall progress seen in reviving the area. As I stated before I didn't even know that very cool (though sadly unkept) home was his residence. I also have attended meetings in the area and been asked to address groups tied to the area and have never once seen him present or mentioned. That said, I certainly don't think it hurts and I'm sure it has had some positive impact beyond 'odd trivia.' So, in short, I'll go with "it is more complex than that."

[cdbthunder]

I guess you missed this quote Einstein....

And, yes, I know its a public record. That's exactly how I verified his address, I just wasn't oblivious enough to his privacy to give lazy creepy fans the address, photos and more. Especially considering he Tweets when he's out of town!

No I didn't see that quote but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out. If they were all that concerned with anonymity they wouldn't have put their name on the property and instead placed it in a trust. However I am sure because of my haphazardness the word is out now as to their whereabouts. Now that the genie is out of the bottle they better move, huh ?

[OKCMallen]

Brian, I know you mean well. But seriously, Wayne Coyne has made no secret of his house and it's a weird, odd sort of Graceland for his fans. In visiting with him, I've gotten the impression that if his residence in Classen-10-Penn/Plaza District brings visitors to the area and maybe they spend time and money in the Plaza District or even decide to buy or rent a house in the neighborhood, then he's pretty happy with people knowing he's there. I suspect he's got appropriate security for his "compound" - maybe at least an armed Santa and some Martians.
Now, let's give this discussion a different spin. The Plaza District has seen a huge resurgence since this thread started in 2007, and Coyne's stature in this town has seen a similar rise. Is one linked to the other? Or is it more complex than that?

Coyne's rise is independent of the Plaza, IMO.

[Steve]

Coyne's rise is independent of the Plaza, IMO.

Well, yeah... I was asking more along the lines of whether The Plaza's rise is linked at all to Coyne's rise locally.

[OKCMallen]

As a localite, OKCian for years, I don't link the two whatsoever. Might be because I've been a fan of Wayne for about 8 years now, though, so my perspective is Wayne-centric.

[soonerguru]

Brian, I know you mean well. But seriously, Wayne Coyne has made no secret of his house and it's a weird, odd sort of Graceland for his fans. In visiting with him, I've gotten the impression that if his residence in Classen-10-Penn/Plaza District brings visitors to the area and maybe they spend time and money in the Plaza District or even decide to buy or rent a house in the neighborhood, then he's pretty happy with people knowing he's there. I suspect he's got appropriate security for his "compound" - maybe at least an armed Santa and some Martians.
Now, let's give this discussion a different spin. The Plaza District has seen a huge resurgence since this thread started in 2007, and Coyne's stature in this town has seen a similar rise. Is one linked to the other? Or is it more complex than that?

Wow, so Wayne Coyne saved the Plaza District? Who knew? I'm sure all of the property owners and Main Street association members had something to do with it.

[USG'60]

His presence there has certainly lifted my perception of the area. Before I knew he lived there and an young person told me they were thinking about buying in the areas I would have thrown a kaniption fit, begging them not to. Now I would be only concerned with the house itself instead of the neighborhood.

[OKCMallen]

His presence there has certainly lifted my perception of the area. Before I knew he lived there and an young person told me they were thinking about buying in the areas I would have thrown a kaniption fit, begging them not to. Now I would be only concerned with the house itself instead of the neighborhood.

Wayne has been quoted as describing, and is almost proud of, the neighborhood being a piece of crap still, despite his presence.

[USG'60]

Don't you imagine that he would like it to improve and that he would like to be a catalyst for that?

[BBatesokc]

No I didn't see that quote but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out. If they were all that concerned with anonymity they wouldn't have put their name on the property and instead placed it in a trust. However I am sure because of my haphazardness the word is out now as to their whereabouts. Now that the genie is out of the bottle they better move, huh ?

I don't think it's the "rocket scientists" or patrons of the architectural home tour that he'd be concerned about. Regardless, you can't provide a single valid reason for posting such specific info. Anyway, I'm over it. Don't really know why I care. I'm not a fan of the music and don't know the man.