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Malcolm McLaren died 8th April 2010 of mesothelioma in New York. Do you have any memories to share?

Have you heard that Malcolm McLaren died today of Mesothlioma?
What memories do you have of Malcolm as a performer, impresario and notable self-publicist.
Also did you like the groups he managed - the Sex Pistols and the New York Dolls.
Admit it, if you are old enough you liked to double dutch!
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mithrandir | 2 years, 1 month ago
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Even though I am definitely not old enough to know Malcolm McLaren from his time as manager of the Sex Pistols, I DO remember him as the man who brought us "Something's Jumping In My Shirt".

As I was a teenager at the time, (the song was released in 1989), that song had quite an impact on me, for obvious reasons :)

In hindsight, it is strange to see how the 'godfather of punk', who practically did everything that was forbidden, could release a song as sensual and 'sweet' as that.

What I also didn't know, is that the man started out as a designer, and was actually married to Vivienne Westwood! What an odd couple that must have been.

It is sad he succumbed to Mesothlioma, a rare form of cancer linked to asbestos, and I think he passed away far too early. The man had obviously still a lot of spirit in him, as he had been working until his illness got the better of him.

Despite all his failures and flaws, he surely is a man to remember...
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bestpay | 2 years, 1 month ago Report

A really good answer, thank you very mucg.

I am a bit older than you, so remember the Sex Pistols. Here is my favorite track from this Malcolm McLaren inspired band.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o_DENK4xx8

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jakking | 2 years, 1 month ago
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I remember when Malcolm and Vivienne Westwood opened their clothing shop SEX. Wild times in London. Although Malcolm already had the New York Dolls behind him, Vivienne was the real media draw at first. Later, once Malcolm had rounded up and set loose the Pistols, then he started to get the column inches.
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biancasdesk | 1 year, 1 month ago
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Thousands of people die from mesothelioma each year. The heroes are the lawyers who fight for the rights of these people.

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