Alexander McQueen, RIP.

Although details regarding the death of designer Alexander McQueen are limited, it’s rumored that McQueen hung himself.  McQueen’s untimely death comes less than a week after his own Mother’s passing.

Alexander McQueen’s impact on the world of fashion was nothing short of remarkable. The young Britt was known for his theatrical and envelope pushing fashion shows as well as his designs which many consider wearable works of art. Alexander McQueen was only 40 years old. His sudden passing is as shocking as it is sad.

RIP Alexander McQueen. You will be deeply missed.

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KISS Dolls by Mego, 1978.

The folks behind the Chelsea I Want My Flannel Back blog have one goal. To get your stuff back from an ex who decided after you broke up it was just easier to keep that old record player that once belonged to your Mom or, your favorite t-shirt. Or in my case, a set of the original KISS 12′ action figures from 1987. The last time I saw Gene, he still had the plastic wrap on his head.

Anyway, if you want your stuff back, submit your plea to Chelsea I Want My Flannel Back. And maybe you’ll get your stuff back. Maybe…

Howard Zinn quote. For Gatsby and Surly.

Howard Zinn, a man who intelligently embodied and displayed the highest level  anti-establishment action and philosophy, has passed away.

Howard Zinn was 87.

Keith Richards gives up booze?

Keith Richards hasn’t touched a drop of alcohol for over four months, according to a  source close to the 67 year old Rolling Stone. Recently Courtney Love said she wanted to compare her liver to Richards as they live “similar lifestyles”. And while that request would be enough for anyone but me to stop boozing, apparently it was band mate Ron Wood’s downwards trip down the hooch-hall-of-shame that caused Keef to stop calling his best friend, Jack Daniels.

More plus photos of Ronnie “I swear I don’t drink anymore” Wood leaving two different bars in London last weekend via Holy Moly.

Thanks!: Dlisted.

Musician Jay Reatard, rest in peace baby.

Angry garage-punker Jay Lindsey, a.k.a. Jay Reatard, was found dead today in his home in Memphis, TN. Reatard apparently died in his sleep last night. No other details about Reatards passing (which yours truly has been hoping was just a mean Internet prank for the last few hours) have been released. However, a “Tweet” from Reatard just a few days ago said that he was feeling “sick”.

Jay Reatard was a very talented and innovative performer with bright future potential. He will be missed…

1/14/10 Update: According to the Memphis PD, Jay Reatard’s death is now being investigated as a homicide.

Slayer’s Tom Araya.

The American Carnage Tour, which was scheduled to kick off in Seattle on January 18th, has been canceled. Despite trying other treatments, Slayer vocalist Tom Araya will undergo surgery later this month to help correct a severe disc issue in his back.

All tour dates for American Carnage through April have been postponed. All tickets will be honored when new dates are scheduled sometime in the Spring.

On a personal note, I experienced a very similar back problem many years ago and the pain is quite unbelievable. Luckily (as noted in the post on Slayer.net), the surgery success rate is very high so, we can all expect Mr. Araya to be back to kicking the shit out of our ears in a few months.

Vintage Steven Tyler.

Reps for both Steven Tyler and Child and Family Services of New Hampshire have confirmed that Dream On, An Intimate Evening with Steven Tyler, has been canceled. Child and Family Services says they hope to reschedule the event once Tyler has fully recovered. Which sadly might be longer than expected.

Tyler’s doctor Brian McKeon says that in addition the current treatment for his painkiller addiction, Tyler will also need additional surgery for his knees and feet in the near future. McKeon said that despite tapping into other types of treatment and alternative therapy to help heal the forever frontman of Aerosmith, Tyler’s pain has become worse…:

The balance between managing his pain and avoiding addiction is tenuous and difficult and his bravery in persevering through rigorous touring is admirable.

Healing thoughts ST, healing thoughts.

Free LCD TV. Free Porn included.

Thanks to RDK for the rock-hard linkage…

Ronnie James Dio is ready to slay Cancer’s ass…

Metal icon Ronnie James Dio has been diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer. Less than two weeks ago, Dio cancelled the European leg of the Heaven and Hell Tour and was admitted to a hospital for an undisclosed illness. Dio’s wife Wendy said that the 67 year old vocalist’s medical treatment will start immediately at the Mayo Clinic. Another source close to Dio, That Metal Show host Eddie Trunk, said that following his recent diagnosis, Dio confessed to him on the phone that his days of having “a few drinks” are most likely “behind him”.

Here’s wishing The Rainbow in the Dark (not to be confused with “The Motherfucking Rainbow”, Steven Tyler), Ronnie James Dio a speedy metal recovery.

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