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RIP: Jim Hellwig aka The Ultimate Warrior 1959 – 2014…

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I woke up this morning to the news that the Ultimate Warrior (real name: Jim Hellwig) passed away all of a sudden. The news was first announced by Triple H on twitter… then WWE.com confirmed the news. The news later spreaded all over the internet.

Like most, I am devastated and heartbroken on this one. I loved the Ultimate Warrior for years. Loved him in the old WWF days and the old WCW days. Of course, we all know him with the match that made him famous with Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania 6 but he put on many other classic matches too.

For this past week, on April 5th, Warrior got inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Appeared at Wrestlemania 30 on April 6. He also made a surprising RAW appearance just last Monday on April 7th. Warrior didn’t wrestle a match on RAW, he just gave a speech out in the ring. There was something mysterious about his RAW speech last Monday (see the video below). Was Warrior’s speech a goodbye to the WWE universe and his fans? For all the WWE appearances that Warrior made recently this week, he wasn’t looking too good. Was Warrior sick and kept it quiet about his health problems?

If Warrior was really sick, why would he take the time to make all of these WWE appearances? Before his death, he buried the hatchet with everybody he has been feuding with publicly: Vince McMahon, Jake the Snake and Kevin Nash. He buried the hatchet with everybody except for Hulk Hogan. Did Warrior knew what was coming for him and he was preparing to die? He came back to WWE briefly ’cause he wanted to do something for his fans before something came to him. He knew death was coming for him and he was ready for it.

One thing for sure he was a very devoted family man. He was devoted to his wife, his kids and his fans. So I would consider his fans to be part of his family too. Warrior was willing to interact with his fans online and he was willing to meet them in person. He was willing to take photos and sign autographs for fans. Warrior also had nothing but love for people. He wanted what was best for everyone. That’s why Warrior made home videos of himself on youtube giving advice to people that they should live a successful and good life. That’s what his “Always Believe” stuff was about. He also inspired people to get into working out, eating healthy and bodybuilding.

He was a great guy and he was very positive. He also was a very honest man and kept everything real.

How come he never buried the hatchet with Hulk Hogan? Did they still hate each other?

Anyway, lots of questions that needs answers over Warrior’s passing. I am wondering what kind of health problems he kept hidden and I’m sure we’ll find out soon. He may have never had one last match but he did express interest in having one last match against Vince McMahon. That would never happen obviously. I’m sure Warrior’s DVD sales will go up because of his passing.

Warrior is survived by his wife Dana and his two daughters. He was 54 years old.

HOOOOOKKKKK KOGGGGAAAAAAAAAaaaannnnn. *snorts* Always believe. Thanks Warrior! \m/

Kev

 

 

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RIP: Dave Brockie aka Oderus Urungus of Gwar 1963 – 2014

I was never much of a fan of Gwar. I do know they have been around for years. I never bought their records but I’ve heard their songs on the radio, seen their videos, etc. The main founder and frontman of the thrash metal band, Gwar, has passed away. Gwar is a controversial band known for it’s crazy costumes inspired by science-fiction/horror films. They are also known for obscene lyrics and graphic stage performances. Gwar have been around since the 80’s and they have released 13 studio albums in their career. This is the band’s second death as their member, Corey Smoot who passed away in 2011.

I wonder what’s gonna happen to Gwar now? Will the band continue on or will they call it quits? It’s pretty likely that the band will have to end it ’cause Dave was their main guy. I can’t see Gwar go on without their leader.

This is sad news, though. I never bought their music but I do respect the hell out of ’em, though. RIP Dave!

Kev

 

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RIP: Harold Ramis 1944 – 2014

Harold Ramis, actor/director/writer/comedian have been directing/starring/acting in movies since the early 80’s but he first got recognized to national fame w/ his iconic role of Egon Spengler for the first “Ghostbusters” film released in 1984. After the first “Ghostbusters” movie which became a huge hit and it’s still a huge movie to this day, Harold continued acting/directing/writing for other films. He directed other films such as “Groundhog Day”, the first “Caddyshack”, “Analyze This/That”, “Multiplicity”, “Bedazzled”, “Year One”, etc. He also had acting roles in films like “Stripes”, “As Good As It Gets”, “Airheads” and “Orange County”. 

This passing really is too bad. Harold had health problems for a long while now… he had something called autoimmune inflammatory vasculitis. He was a very talented and funny man. Throughout his life and career, he put his career on a positive note so that made him a great guy. 

I wonder what’s the fate going to be for “Ghostbusters III” now? Him and Dan Aykroyd have been planning for years. Will Dan continue on with the film or will he cancel the whole project? I’m sure we’ll hear from Mr. Aykroyd soon.

This really sucks. Harold was a talented and funny man. I’ve been a fan of his work for a long time. 

Kev

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RIP: Bob Casale 1952- 2014…

Sad news that founding member of 80’s band, Devo, and also guitarist of the band Bob Casale has passed away. He is most famous for playing the guitar parts for the smash-hit, “Whip It”. Even though the band, Devo, had a one-hit wonder song… they never stopped playing music. They stuck together and continued to release albums and tour. I’m a fan of Devo and that song “Whip It”. They maybe a gimmicky and cheesy as hell band but they were very entertaining. RIP Bob, and thanks!

Kev

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIEVqFB4WUo

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RIP: Philip Seymour Hoffman 1967 – 2014

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Sad news to report today that Academy award winning actor, Philip Seymour Hoffman, was found dead in his Manhatten apartment in NYC due to a drug overdose.

This is a sad one ’cause Philip Seymoure Hoffman was very talented. I’ve seen so many movies he was in. I don’t think I’ve ever seen, “Capote”, though… the one he won an award for. I have seen many other roles he was in, though like “The Big Lebowski”, “Almost Famous”, “Punch Drunk Love”, “”Mission Impossible III”, “Moneyball”, “The Master”, and of course, the two Hunger Games movies.

Now that he’s gone, I wonder what’s the fate of the next two Hunger Games movies, “Mocking Jay 1 &2”??? He has a major role in the Hunger Games movies. Not sure how much he filmed for those movies so I’m sure we’ll hear something soon. He may have to get replaced for the Plutarch Heavensbee role.

This is sad and shocking. Drugs & money is a huge problem in Hollywood. It’s getting out of hand for sure.

RIP Philip. He was young too. 😦

Kev

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RIP: Paul Walker 1973 – 2013

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I was never a big fan of the “Fast and Furious” franchise ’cause I find the franchise a bit overrated and nothing special. They all seem the same to me… just fast cars and hot women all over those films. Just your typical popcorn action films with bad writing. I didn’t see all “Fast and Furious” films but only very few of them. I did see the last “Fast and Furious” movie, “Fast 6” in a theater and I actually kind of liked that one admittedly.

With all this being said, Paul Walker’s death yesterday was tragic and a huge shock. I had a hard time believing it at first ’cause you know how “celebrity death hoaxes” are big on the internet these days. Turns out this death wasn’t a hoax at all and turned out to be real. His coroner confirmed it and so has his lawyers/publicists. He was mysteriously killed in a car crash and explosion which is kind of weird ’cause that’s something that you see in the “F & F” films.

He was a great actor though, and a talented man… I always respected him even if I wasn’t a fan of “F & F” films. He was good in other movie roles though like “Running Scared”, “Joy Ride”, and “The Lazarus Project”. Those were great films.

Now we gotta wait for official word on what’s gonna happen with “Fast and Furious 7”. They were still in the middle of filming the movie. Not sure how much Paul filmed the new film. Not sure if they plan on continuing without him. I’m sure the film makers will continue on without him ’cause I’m sure that’s what Paul would have wanted. The movie wasn’t really made for him anyway as Paul was just a co-star. Will Vin Diesel be willing to continue to make these movies without, Paul?

This is sad and tragic. Paul was a young guy, 40. Too young to go. He has a young 15 year old daughter named Meadow and this is gonna be tough on her ’cause she’s gonna have to grow up without her father now.

Kev

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RIP: Lou Reed 1942 – 2013

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Like most, I am pretty heartbroken, shocked, and saddened by learning about the sudden passing of one of my favorite singer/songwriters of all time… Lou Reed. I  have loved the music of Lou Reed for many years. Everything he did from the Velvet Underground & Nico, his solo career, Metal Machine Music, and yes, even his “Lulu” album with Metallica was all inspirational stuff to me. Loved him or hate him… Lou Reed was a musical genius.

Lou was a man who wasn’t afraid to do what he wanted to do musically… not giving a shit what the public thinks. That’s one reason why I respected him so much. Lou was also proof that you don’t need to be a good singer to play rock n’ roll music. That’s another reason I respected Lou. Most importantly, I respected Lou because of the genius songwriter that he really was. He wrote too many incredible songs.

Lou was also a very honest man. He wasn’t afraid to say what he wanted to the media and the press. Proof of that… he praised Kanye West’s newest album and gave it a positive review so that was pretty ballsy of Lou to do.

Another ballsy thing Lou did was that he collaborated on an album with Metallica… an album titled “Lulu” which is an album full of songs based on a play in Germany. The album got mostly negative reviews by music fans but no matter what you think of the album… Lou Reed was very proud of the album, “Lulu”. He didn’t care what the public thought. Lou just did what he wanted to do in the music industry. “Lulu” is now his final album before his death. Many of you would think it would be pretty weird that this would be his final album but I’m 100% sure Lou would have wanted this to be his final album. Metallica made Lou’s dream come true that the band accepted to collaborate with him so you should at least respect that.

Lou was one of the rock n’ roll greats. He was a great inspiration to my own guitar playing and songwriting.

In the song below, “Junior Dad” from his album Lulu… the song is about somebody’s dead father. Well, Lou Reed was a pretty much like a father to us musicians and rock n’ roll lovers. Lou was a rock n’ roll pioneer so I guess you can absolutely call him the father of rock n’ roll. I’m posting Lou’s song “Junior Dad” in dedication to him.

RIP Lou… and thanks for the great music over the years. My condolences go out to his wife Laurie Anderson and their families.

Kev
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“Junior Dad”
Would you come to me
If I was half drowning
An arm above the last wave

Would you come to me
Would you pull me up
Would the effort really hurt you
Is it unfair to ask you
To help pull me up

The window broke the silence of the matches
The smoke effortlessly floating

Pull me up
Would you be my lord and savior
Pull me up by my hair
Now would you kiss me, on my lips

Burning fever burning on my forehead
The brain that once was listening now
Shoots out its tiresome message

Won’t you pull me up
Scalding, my dead father
Has the motor and he’s driving towards
An island of lost souls

Sunny, a monkey then to monkey
I will teach you meanness, fear and blindness
No social redeeming kindness
Or — oh, state of grace

Would you pull me up
Would you drop the mental bullet
Would you pull me by the arm up
Would you still kiss my lips
Hiccup, the dream is over
Get the coffee, turn the lights on
Say hello to junior dad
The greatest disappointment
Age withered him and changed him
Into junior dad
Psychic savagery

The greatest disappointment
The greatest disappointment
Age withered him and changed him
Into junior dad

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RIP: Tom Clancy 1947 – 2013

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This is pretty sad news that I felt was worth posting here. I haven’t read too many Tom Clancy books. I wasn’t that big of a fan of his but I admired him and respected him. I’ve only read a few of his books. “Patriot Games” and “The Hunt for Red October” were just a few of them I’ve read. Both of those books were my favorite and of course, I love the movies that were made for those. As a matter of fact, I just got done re-watching, “Hunt for Red October” film on Netflix just a few minutes ago. Great movie!

Tom was an author who wrote fictional stories based on military kind of stuff. He liked to write stuff about planes, and other military weapons. He is most famous for the Jack Ryan novel series which are being made for Hollywood film. Alec Baldwin played Jack Ryan for “Hunt For Red October”, Harrison Ford played the character in “Patriot Games” and “Clear and Present Danger”, and Ben Affleck played the character for “The Sum of All Fears”. Chris Pine will next star as Jack Ryan for the film, “Shadow Recruit”.

Tom not only had a huge influence in the Hollywood industry, he had an influence in the video gaming industry as well with games like, “Splinter Cell” and “Ghost Recon”.

Tom Clancy, passed away today with a cause of death not yet known, he was 66.

Kev

 

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RIP: JJ Cale 1938 – 2013

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The world of rock n’ roll music lost another great one. JJ Cale, a singer/songwriter mostly well known for his work with, Eric Clapton. JJ is Eric’s longtime friend, collaborator, songwriter, etc. Eric Clapton has covered JJ’s song, “Cocaine” for his solo album, “Slowhand”, which the song helped make that album become so famous and iconic. You can still hear Eric’s version of “Cocaine” on classic rock stations to this very day. JJ even collaborated on an album with Eric for, “The Road to Escondido” in 2006. JJ collaborated with Eric again for a song on Eric’s latest album, “Old Sock”. While JJ recorded a large number of his own solo albums… other bands & artists have covered his work too such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tom Petty, and others.

JJ Cale is an important figure in rock n’ roll music so I thought this one would be worth posting. He doesn’t get a lot of recognition when he should but without him Eric Clapton’s solo career wouldn’t have mattered. Eric must be devastated over his passing — I would think he would be.

Today, is a sad day for music. JJ was a talented guy and underrated. I personally find JJ’s version of “Cocaine” is better than Eric’s version. Eric’s version is good but JJ’s version is more intense, in my opinion. JJ’s version has more passion and meaning.

JJ Cale died of a heart attack… he was 74.

Kev