Archive for the 'RIP' Category
RIP :: Aaliyah :: “Unforgettable” Drake x Young Jeezy
Dunno if I could go through the day without putting something up on TOW about Aaliyah and the 10th anniversary of her passing. If she was still here with us, I can pretty much promise you that I would have her as a monthly entrant in the beautiful women portion of TOW and every song that she dropped would get posted. I didn't want to be corny and just ...
Former Japanese International Naoki Matsuda Passes Away At The Age Of 34 – R.I.P.
Naoki Matsuda - 14 March 1977 – 4 August 2011
via CNN
Naoki Matsuda, a former Japan defender who played for his country when they co-hosted the 2002 World Cup, has died after suffering a suspected heart attack during a training session on Tuesday.
The 34-year-old's death was confirmed by his club, third-tier side Matsumoto Yamaga, on ...
Charles ‘Bubba’ Smith aka Hightower – R.I.P.
Charles 'Bubba' Smith - February 28, 1945 – August 3, 2011
RIP: Gil Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011)
Gil Scott-Heron an American poet, musician, and author known primarily for his late 1970s and early 1980s work as a spoken word performer has passed. His efforts and flow led many to label him as the "Godfather of rap and hip hop."
A friend, Doris C. Nolan, who answered the telephone listed for his Manhattan recording company, said he died in the ...
RIP: “Macho Man” Randy Savage (Nov. 15, 1952 – May 20, 2011)
Pro wrestling superstar Randy "Macho Man" savage died after having a heart attack while driving his Jeep Wrangler in Tampa Bay, Fla, TMZ is reporting. According to TMZ, who spoke to Savage's brother Lanny Poffo, the accident happened Friday morning when Savage lost control of his vehicle.
If you dont know about Macho Man, you are missing out ... ...
Bob Marley – February 6th 1945 – May 11th 1981 – 30th Anniversary Of His Passing
On May 11th and commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Bob Marley's passing, The Grammy Museum will debut a new exhibit - Bob Marley, Messenger, bringing together more than 4o diverse artifacts, photographs and a private collection from the Marley Family.
"Our dad was careful not to define himself. He may be a messenger of hope, but he did not call ...
RIP: Severiano “Seve” Ballesteros Sota (9 April 1957 – 7 May 2011)
Severiano Ballesteros Sota (9 April 1957 – 7 May 2011) was a Spanish professional golfer and former World No. 1, who was one of the sport's leading figures from the mid 1970s to the mid 1990s. He announced himself to the golfing world in 1976, when at age 19 he finished second at The Open Championship.
Seve was a noted fan of the beautiful ...
Sidney Lumet – RIP
Sidney Lumet, who directed many films including “Network”,“Serpico,” “Dog Day Afternoon,” and “The Verdict,” died at the age of 86.
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