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Advertising, Creative, Design, Graphic Arts, History, Illustration, Logo Design, Print, Skills, Typography 1960s, 1970's, Design, Graphics, Iconic, Milton Glaser, Necrology, New York Magazine, Push Pin Studios, RIP
Milton Glaser (June 26, 1929 – June 26, 2020) was an American graphic designer. His designs include the I ❤ NY logo, the psychedelic Bob Dylan poster, and the logos for DC Comics and Brooklyn Brewery. In 1954, he also co-founded Push Pin Studios, co-founded New York magazine with Clay Felker, and established Milton Glaser, Inc.
Animation, Creative, Film, History, Illustration Comic Book, Necrology, RIP, Spiderman, Stan Lee, The Fantastic Four, The Incredible Hulk
From the Stan Lee Foundation: [themify_quote]Stan Lee is considered by many to be the godfather of the comic book industry. His career in comic books spans more than 60 years, but has always been defined by his dedication to the written word and commitment to excellence in the literary arts. […]
Entertainment, Europe Charles Aznavour, Frank Sinatra, Necrology, RIP
He sold 180 million records during his lifetime and was dubbed France’s Frank Sinatra, while music critic Stephen Holden described Aznavour as “French pop deity.” He was also arguably the most famous Armenian of his time. In 1998, Aznavour was named Entertainer of the Century by CNN and users of Time Online from around the globe. He was recognized as the century’s […]
Funny, Health, Weird News Funny Story, Necrology, Weird Story
As a proud and courageous RAF pilot, he served with distinction during the Second World War. And when the time came for Terry Prendergast to make his final sortie, his family wanted him to go in appropriate style. So they built a coffin in the shape of his beloved Hawker […]
Entertainment, History, Music, Video Gary Moore, Irish Musician, Necrology, Phil Lynott, Rory Gallagher, Thin Lizzy
Gary Moore, Irish guitar hero of the band Thin Lizzy, found dead in a Spanish hotel room The guitar world is in mourning today as the news of Gary Moore’s death travels around the globe. The Irish musician—best known for his work with Thin Lizzy and his solo career as a […]
Music, Performing Arts, Video Alex Chilton, Big Star, Memphis, Necrology, rock 'n roll, SXSW
Big Star legend was 59. RIP In this clip Alex Chilton appears on 120 Minutes on MTV to promote his new record on Big Time called Feudalist Tarts, which came out in 1985, so I’m guessing that is when this segment aired.
Arts, History, Literature, Words etc Arts, History, J.D. Salinger, Literature, Necrology
From AP: NEW YORK (AP) — J.D. Salinger, the legendary author, youth hero and fugitive from fame whose “The Catcher in the Rye” shocked and inspired a world he increasingly shunned, has died. He was 91. Salinger died of natural causes at his home on Wednesday, the author’s son, actor […]
Arts, Film, History Necrology, Pink Floyd, Richard Wright, Zabriskie Point
Pink Floyd – The Violent Sequence (from Zabriskie Point)
Advertising, California, Creative, History, San Francisco Bay Area, Skills Advertising, Creative, Hal Riney, Necrology
Hal Riney, the San Francisco advertising man whose iconic and memorable work helped establish the city as an important creative center for the industry and a magnet for major accounts, died of cancer in his San Francisco home Monday. He was 75. Whether his client was an automobile manufacturer, a […]
Entertainment, History, PSA Jeff Healy, Necrology, Sad News
Blind rock and jazz musician Jeff Healey has died after a lifelong battle against cancer. He was 41. Healey died Sunday evening in a Toronto hospital, said bandmate Colin Bray, who was in the room with Healey’s family when the guitarist died. The Grammy-nominated Healey rose to stardom as […]