looks like marc johnson (legendary skater) has passed. 2007 SOTY. louie barletta wrote this for the thrasher insta:
Marc was a genius and a tortured soul. He told me he wanted to be remembered for his skateboarding, not for his failures or shortcomings. He was just a poor kid from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, who grew up in a trailer at the end of a dirt road. Yet he made it out, traveled the world, and touched so many lives. He will live on through the video parts that nobody can recreate. He gave opportunities to people who might never have had a chance otherwise. Without a shadow of a doubt, Marc Johnson was the single most influential person in my life. Everything he did was art. He was endlessly creative and always tried to elevate his friends and everyone around him. He opened doors for guys like me and Jerry, and single-handedly put San Jose back on the map. Marc had the golden touch—whether it was on a skateboard, creating brands, or developing ad campaigns. Marc Johnson passed away today. He was one of the most talented and creative people to ever step on or off a skateboard.
James Blood Ulmer, whose jabbering electric guitar and enthralling vocal warble made him a singular force in free-funk and avant-garde jazz, died on June 3 at the Upper Eastside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in New York City. He was 86.
His death was confirmed in a statement from his family, which noted that “his music was fearless, and so was his spirit.”
Sad news hearing about Trevor Dietz sudden death during the week,much loved and respected music guy, D,J,promoter who helped so many bands and DJs with gigs for years running nights all over Dublin in various bars and clubs..he surely will be missed..
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