Malcolm McLaren Dies at 64

Malcolm McLaren (January 22, 1946 - April 8, 2010), most famously known as the former manager of the Sex Pistols and the New York Dolls, died today of mesothelioma while hospitalized in Switzerland. Learn more about the man and his life here.


Photo Credit: McLaren in 1976, as The Sex Pistols were rising. (Robin Jones/Getty Images)

Alex Chilton - Dec 28, 1950 to Mar 17, 2010

Was driving when I heard the news. Embarassingly, I am one of those people who heard his name all over and forever but thought that I had never heard any of the music that he was responsible for. In fact, I had heard quite a bit of it. One song, The Street a track from the first album from his band, Big Star was used as the intro for the popular TV show, That 70's Show. Also, he wrote Boogie Shoes (which is on my iPod) and among many others, The Letter.
Well, check out this link to find out more. Better late than never. He was way too young to check out so soon. We'll still listen to your music Mr. Chilton, and hear your name all over and forever.

Art Clokey 1921 - 2010

Saturday January 8th, Art Clokey, the creator of Gumby, died in his home in Los Osos, CA. His imaginative and original animation stye has influenced many film makers and animators throughout the world. Gumby started out as a student film called Gumbasia (1955). Thank you for your wonders Mr. Clokey.

Davy and Goliath
Mad Monster Party
Gumby The Movie
James and the Giant Peach
Coraline
Wallace and Gromit
The Nightmare Before Christmas