Malcolm McLaren, ex Sex Pistols manager, promoter and all-round punk impresario is dead. McClaren died yesterday at age 64 from mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer.

McClaren’s impact on the world of punk rock is undeniable, and while he was at moments equally loved and loathed, he was an incredible creative force. As a founder of the British punk movement, he was and will always be a part of scooter culture.

I was fortunate enough to meet Mr. McClaren briefly at an event in New York City last year to celebrate the launch of a series of his short films as a video installation in Times Square. I feel honored to have done so.

The New York Times has published an obituary here.

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