Category Archives: Celebrity/musician deaths

Celebrity/musician deaths

RIP: A.J. Pero 1959 – 2015

Leave a comment

AJpero

The legendary 80’s metal band, Twisted Sister, announced their longtime drummer, AJ Pero just passed away. AJ was also a member of the band, Adrenaline Mob

It is unknown how the drummer died at this time ’cause as you can see both bands are not revealing anything as of this moment. The Adrenaline Mob facebook says he passed away in his sleep on the tour bus.

A sad loss in music. He was an important part of Twisted Sister and his drumming for that band was pretty memorable. He’s one of those drummers where he can make memorable drum patterns that stick in your head especially the opening drum intro for the song “We’re Not Gonna Take It” (listen to track below).

Twisted Sister have been my heroes for many years. They were the reason I got into rock n’ roll music. The drums of Twisted Sister was a huge part of that got me into the band.

RIP AJ!!!

Kev

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJUSMYhf-JI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9bfRb1dS-w

Celebrity/musician deaths

RIP: Leonard Nimoy 1931 – 2015

Leave a comment

11026185_10152772807228131_2571890535270267179_n

As some of you know, I’m a huge Star Trek fan so I guess you can say that I’m a Trekkie. Have been ever since I was a child. I was obsessed with the original Star Trek series when I was a kid and I still love that show today. I also loved all of the 6 original Star Trek films that Leonard starred in as Spock: “Star Trek: The Motion Picture”, “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan”, “Star Trek III: The Search For Spock”, “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home”, “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country” and Leonard once again reprised his role as Spock for JJ Abrams, “Star Trek” film. He also had a cameo in “Star Trek Into Darkness”.

While most people remember Leonard as an actor who played the legendary Spock, he was more than just that. Leonard was a multi-talented man. He did it all in the entertainment business. You name it, he did it. He was an actor, film director, screenwriter, poet, author, singer/musician and photographer. He did release his own music albums and published his own books over the years.

As a film director, he did direct other films besides “Star Trek III” and “Star Trek IV” in which he was the director of those two movies. He was also the director of the comedy film, “Three Men and a Baby” in which I’m sure most of us seen.

Leonard passed away at his Bel Air home, he was 83 years old.

Kev

Celebrity/musician deaths

RIP: Joe Cocker 1944 – 2014

Leave a comment

I never really bought any of Joe Cocker’s music over the years of my life but I always respected him for his legendary performance at Woodstock ’69 in which made the song, “With A Little Help From My Friends” one of the most important songs in music history.

We just lost a legend and he was definitely one of the greats.

Joe Cocker passed away after a long battle of lung cancer, he was 70 years old.

Kev

Celebrity/musician deaths

RIP: Jack Bruce 1943 – 2014

Leave a comment

Even though the legendary band, Cream which had Eric Clapton (guitar), Jack Bruce (bass) and Ginger Baker (drums) only lasted for two years… the band’s music was still unforgettable and amazing. Sadly, we learned today that one of their members passed away which is their legendary bass player, Jack Bruce.

Cream was partly responsible for starting the psychedelic movement in rock music back in the late 60’s.

Jack was the one who wrote the main riff to “Sunshine Of Your Love” and it became one of the most important riffs in rock music history.

I love the music of Cream and we just lost one of the greats. Below are two videos of Cream’s reunion show at the Royal Albert Hall.

RIP, Jack!

Kev

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHO-CKfxvH0#t=17

Celebrity/musician deaths

RIP: Joan Rivers 1933 – 2014

Leave a comment

Joan Rivers wasn’t just a comedienne and stand-up comic. She was a multi-talented woman who did pretty much everything in the entertainment business. She was a TV host, author, a film actress (yeah, she had some movie roles), producer and whatever else you can think of, she probably did it.

I remember Joan voiced the character Dot Matrix for the “Spaceballs” movie. She had a cameo in “Muppets Take Manhatten” and had a cameo in “Iron Man 3”. She also did a voice over for “Shrek 2”.

I also remembered seeing her on “Celebrity Apprentice Season 2” in which she was the winner of that season.

Love her or hate her, Joan was a legend and she did so much over the years in the entertainment business. She wasn’t famous for being famous at all… she got famous ’cause she deserved it with the talented lady that she was.

She was also well-known for speaking the truth no matter the consequences. She wasn’t afraid to speak her mind and tell it like it is. Yeah, she was obsessed with plastic surgery but the woman admitted to it and made fun of herself for it many times over the years.

I know she’s not everyone’s favorite but I think the only reason she’s hated by some is because of her hardcore conservative views. That’s why she wasn’t liked too much by liberals. She’s also anti-Obama is why people don’t like her.

This was a sad loss and Joan is definitely gonna be missed. When she said all those things about Barack and Michelle and then she stood up for Israel, that made me respect her a lot more. I just wished she could have lived a lot more so she can tell more Obama truth.

RIP Joan and thank you.

Kev

Celebrity/musician deaths

RIP: Robin Williams 1951 – 2014

1 Comment

It’s a sad day in the world of entertainment. Robin Williams just passed away due to an apparent suicide. We may never know why he did it and why he was having depression issues. I don’t wanna get into the negative stuff. I don’t wanna speculate so lets celebrate Robin’s career in a positive way.

Like most, I grew up watching his movies and followed his career ever since I was a child. He got his start in the TV sitcom “Mork and Mindy” in which he was most famous for and then he got his first film role in “Popeye” which is one of my favorite films of his.

Robin Williams was more than just an actor. He was multi-talented. He’s not just a comedy actor either. He could play anything that throws at him in the movie business. He didn’t just play comedy roles. He did pretty much every genre in the movie business. Whatever he did, he played well. Other than comedy films, he has done some serious dramas like, “Dead Poets Society”, “Awakenings”, and maybe a few others. He has also done a few violent and dark thrillers like “One Hour Photo” and Christopher Nolan’s “Insomnia” in which he played the bad guy. He could do it all. He could play funny and hilarious characters to lovable family-friendly characters to dark and evil characters. When he did play in comedy movies, he didn’t just do movies for kids either… he did R-rated Comedy for adults with films such as “The Birdcage”, “Cadillac Man” and “The Fisher King” which all of those are great movies.

He did other well known films such as “Hook”, “Jack”, “Jumanji”, “Flubber”, “Toys”, “Death To Smoochy” and the list goes on.

He was also a stand up comedian who would do stand-up comedy shows from time to time.

Robin Williams was a genius and a great talent. A very sad loss in Hollywood. Like most, he was an inspiration and a hero to me. I looked after him myself.

Look like “Mrs. Doubtfire 2” isn’t gonna happen ’cause remember, they greenlighted that movie earlier this year and Robin was game to returning to that role too. So sad. Wonder what’s gonna happen to “Doubtfire 2” now??? They’re probably not gonna go forward with the film now, I would think. They should probably trash the film.

Today a sad day. RIP Robin. 😦

GOOOOODDDD MORRRRNNNINGGGG VIEETTTNAAAAAAMMMMMMMmmmmm… just had to do it!!!

Kev

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8TRoMSG-5I

Celebrity/musician deaths

RIP: Marilyn Burns 1949 – 2014

Leave a comment

As a huge fan of the original, “Texas Chainsaw” movie… I feel that this passing is worth posting. Marilyn Burns who played the leading role in the original 1974, “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (which was directed by Tobe Hooper) has passed away. She was found dead in her home in Texas. Her cause of death is not yet known at this time. While she is most famous as her role as Sally Hardesty, she has appeared in several other films in her career. Films such as “Helter Skelter”, “Eaten Alive”, “Kiss Daddy Goodbye”, etc. Marilyn returned to her Sally Hardesty role for “The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation” and she appeared as Verna Carson for the latest Texas Chainsaw movie, “Texas Chainsaw 3D”.

A sad loss in Hollywood and I’ve always considered her as the true scream queen. She gave the best screams.

Kev

Celebrity/musician deaths, music

RIP: Tommy Ramone 1949 – 2014…

Leave a comment

I’m a huge fan of the Ramones. Always have been. They’ve always been my favorite. Tommy Ramone who is a drummer and the last founding members of the Ramones have just passed away. Tommy was the big inspiration for the band as he was the one who helped them write, “Blitzkrieg Bop” and “I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend” which are both killer songs.

I love the Ramones. They were a pretty serious band and took no shit. They took what they did seriously. I love how they wanted to keep all of their songs short and simple. When they play live, they don’t waste time in between songs either — they play a song one after another.

While all members of the Ramones were great, Johnny will always be my favorite, though.

RIP Tommy.

Kev

Celebrity/musician deaths

RIP: Bob Hoskins 1942 – 2014

I haven’t seen too many films with actor, Bob Hoskins… the only two I’ve seen of his were “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” and “Super Mario Bros”. I have seen “Roger Rabbit” too many times. It’s one of my favorite films and one I could never get tired of watching. “Roger Rabbit” is definitely an essential classic and Hoskins was great as Mr. Valiant, he killed that role. Of course, “Super Mario Bros.” was a horrible film but I’m sure Hoskins inspired us all with his role as Mario. Despite the negative reviews of “Super Mario Bros”, I thought he made a great Mario. Just wished that film could have been written better.

Even though I haven’t seen that many films of his, I respected him for his work in “Roger Rabbit”. I know Rob Zemeckis have been planning a sequel to “Roger Rabbit” for years now and there is no chance of Hoskins returning as Mr. Valiant. Shame. They might have to kill the sequel now ’cause the film wouldn’t work without Hoskins.

RIP BOB and thanks for the entertainment.

Kev