On This Date, May 30th, in 1997: Songwriter and musician West Arkeen, a close friend and collaborator to Guns N’ Roses who co-wrote “It’s So Easy” and numerous songs with the band, died of an accidental opiate overdose. West had returned to his home from a hospital intensive care unit where he was being treated for burns over much of his body after his indoor barbecue exploded 11 days before his death. He was 36 years old.
Happy Birthday, Mel Gaynor!
Simple Minds’ drummer Mel Gaynor was born on this day, May 29th, in 1959! Happy Birthday Mel, you are a bad ass on the kit!
Pink Thing of The Day: Pink Combination Lock
Pictured above is the pink combination lock seen at Kingsborough Community College in the painting studio.
Thanks to Artist Jeanne Wilkinson For The Image!
Bronzed Katamari Statue
This cool bronzed sculpture of Katamari Damacy’s tiny Prince carrying the weight of his world weighs nine pounds, measures eight inches around and was created by student sculptor Mark Ellis for his Academy of Art University Sculpture 1 class project. We Love Katamari!
Thanks To Neato Geek For The Tip!
Pink Thing of The Day: Pink Camouflage Comforter!
I have this Pink Camouflage Comforter on my bed right now and let me tell you, it really livens up the room. It is also giving me very strange (but entertaining) dreams. Available from Overstock for just $31.99 + $2.95 Shipping. What a bargain!