Rock & Roll guitarist Bo Diddley, who was so iconic he had a drum beat named after him, has also passed away on June 2nd, 2008. He was 79 years old.
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“Walking on Gucci Wearing Yves Saint Laurent”
RIP Yves Saint Laurent
Fashion Designer legend Yves Saint Laurent passed away in Paris over the weekend (June 1, 2008) at age 71. God knows I never wore any of his designs nor did I carry one of the many YSL knockoff handbags available for purchase every five feet along Canal Street. But I do recall that Aerosmith name-checked him in a song called “Combination” off Rocks…which is one of their better albums from the ’70s. RIP, YSL.
Another One Bites the Dust: R.I.P Harvey Korman
Harvey Korman and Fellow Carol Burnett Show Cast Mate, Tim Conway
Death sure is having a field day just lately. Yesterday, actor and legendary funny man Harvey Korman passed away at the age of 81, following a complication with an aneurysm four months ago. I used to watch Korman on The Carol Burnett Show when I was growing up, and he was beyond hilarious. He also voiced the alien character The Great Gazoo on The Flintstones. He rocked.
R.I.P Alexander Courage: He Lived Long and Prospered
Composer Alexander “Sandy” Courage, who wrote the original Star Trek theme music (which I am now humming in my head) has passed away at the age of 88.
RIP Michelle Meldrum, a True Pioneer of Women in Metal
1968 – 2008
Guitarist Michelle Meldrum of metal band Meldrum passes away
Hollywood (May 21, 2008) – On May 18, Michelle Meldrum, leader of the band Meldrum and former Phantom Blue guitarist, was rushed to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Burbank in critical condition. She passed away late afternoon Wednesday, May 21, 2008 as a result of a cystic growth on her brain that had restricted oxygen and blood flow to her brain rendering her brain dead. Meldrum had just completed writing and recording the bands soon to be released album with drummer Gene Hoglan, along with the new lineup Michele Madden (vocals) and Laura Christine (bass).
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