Category Archives: News of the Dead

Gil Scott-Heron televised the revolution

Posted on May 29, 2011 by admin

It was 1987. Public Enemy had just popped into the scene. We were clueless pre-adults about to be released into the world. We knew who Malcolm X was from English class which only really came together after hearing their words … Continue reading →

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Osama Bin Laden is dead – Now what?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by admin

I’m not sure how Joe Strummer would feel about “free” world revenge but him being killed 8 years later is an acitivity we must question. Was justice really served? Was this our only option? Shouldn’t we have just taken him … Continue reading →

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Ode to Dennis Hopper a subculture icon

Posted on June 1, 2010 by admin

Dennis Hopper 1936-2010 – Total shame about Mr. Hopper passing this past week. He was definitely one of those guys you’d want to meet to see if he was the real deal which from all accounts he was. He was … Continue reading →

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Ian Curtis from Joy Division Died 30 years ago today

Posted on May 18, 2010 by admin

Just, yesterday I was walking down 10th Ave and I saw this chick wearing an old unknown pleasures T-shirt and I thought to myself. Nobody wears or makes cool band art anymore. This design is a simple classic illustration that … Continue reading →

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Whatever happend I Apologize – Jay Bennett

Posted on May 27, 2009 by admin

Is there such a thing as the 5th Beatle? The guy who you have in your creative circle and gotten into arguments as documented in the film I Am Trying To Break Your Heart? This is Jay Benett (RIP 1963-2009) … Continue reading →

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