this scratchin's makin' me itch

malcolm mclaren (1946-2010)

art school outcast and rock impresario malcolm mclaren was

so far ahead of the curve on so many levels he was, at times,

completely underestimated and most definitely misunderstood.

(one of the colleges he was dismissed from wanted to commit

him to a mental institution.) he was a situationist-inspired,

street-smart branding renegade that saw where music and

fashion were heading before most people even knew what it

was he was promoting or (not) trying to sell.

anti-establishment to the core, he had a distinct talent,

understanding and viewpoint that was well-thought out

and extremely well-executed. his contribution to cultural

movements as diverse as the sex pistols and punk to buffalo

gals and hip-hop will not be forgotten.