Aw man...

R.I.P. Larry "Wild Man" Fischer

 

Wild Man Fischer was a cultish singer-songwriter whose unconventional

music and actions could be attributed to mental illness. He’s been

called severely paranoid schizophrenic, manic depressive, and an acid

casualty.

 

Fischer was kicked out of high school for singing in class, and at 16

was institutionalized after attacking his mother with a knife. Upon

his release the following year, he landed on the streets of Los

Angeles where he continued to sing his outlandish songs to pedestrians

at just 10 cents each. Another venue he enjoyed was Dodger Stadium

where he serenaded fans while selling peanuts. He also entered area

talent shows, and it was at one of these that he caught the attention

of Solomon Burke who took him on tour with him.

 

By the late ’60s, Fischer was hanging out along West Hollywood’s

Sunset Strip where he opened for the likes of Iron Butterfly and Bo

Diddley. He was soon spotted by Frank Zappa who recorded his first

album, "An Evening With Wild Man Fischer," in 1968. He went on to

perform with Art and Artie Barnes and recorded additional albums on

his own through the ’80s. His 1975 Go To Rhino Records was the first

album ever released by the esteemed Rhino label.

 

Throughout his career, Fischer worked with such luminaries as Linda

Ronstadt, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Tom Waits, and oddly enough,

Rosemary Clooney, with whom he dueted on 1986′s “It’s A Hard

Business.” In recent years he has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live!,

while making other random appearances. He is also the subject of a

recent documentary, Derailroaded: Inside The Mind Of Wild Man

Fischer.

 

Wild Man Fischer was 66 when he passed away on June 15, 2011. Cause

of death was not immediately released, but he was reportedly suffering

from heart issues.

 

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Ryan Dunn of Jackass fame, in a car accident. He was hilarious. Oddly, I just watched a special on Jackass last night on MTV.

http://www.tmz.com/2011/06/20/jackass-ryan...t-pennsylvania/

 

Ryan Dunn of Jackass fame, in a car accident. He was hilarious. Oddly, I just watched a special on Jackass last night on MTV.

 

He was my favorite of the group. Unfortunately, he was probably drunk driving and another person died in the car accident.

R.I.P. Larry "Wild Man" Fischer

 

Wild Man Fischer was a cultish singer-songwriter whose unconventional

music and actions could be attributed to mental illness. He’s been

called severely paranoid schizophrenic, manic depressive, and an acid

casualty.

 

Fischer was kicked out of high school for singing in class, and at 16

was institutionalized after attacking his mother with a knife. Upon

his release the following year, he landed on the streets of Los

Angeles where he continued to sing his outlandish songs to pedestrians

at just 10 cents each. Another venue he enjoyed was Dodger Stadium

where he serenaded fans while selling peanuts. He also entered area

talent shows, and it was at one of these that he caught the attention

of Solomon Burke who took him on tour with him.

 

By the late ’60s, Fischer was hanging out along West Hollywood’s

Sunset Strip where he opened for the likes of Iron Butterfly and Bo

Diddley. He was soon spotted by Frank Zappa who recorded his first

album, "An Evening With Wild Man Fischer," in 1968. He went on to

perform with Art and Artie Barnes and recorded additional albums on

his own through the ’80s. His 1975 Go To Rhino Records was the first

album ever released by the esteemed Rhino label.

 

Throughout his career, Fischer worked with such luminaries as Linda

Ronstadt, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Tom Waits, and oddly enough,

Rosemary Clooney, with whom he dueted on 1986′s “It’s A Hard

Business.” In recent years he has performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live!,

while making other random appearances. He is also the subject of a

recent documentary, Derailroaded: Inside The Mind Of Wild Man

Fischer.

 

Wild Man Fischer was 66 when he passed away on June 15, 2011. Cause

of death was not immediately released, but he was reportedly suffering

from heart issues.

 

As the proud owner of an original vinyl copy of An Evening with Wild Man Fischer, this saddens me — especially because my turntable is busted and I can't properly pay my respects with a late evening listening.

 

RIP

Peter Falk - aka Columbo.

Lorenzo Charles from NC State. Part of one of the biggest upsets in NCAA tourney history, and the reason we get the scene every year during the tournament of Jim Valvano running around the court looking for someone to hug . http://joeposnanski.si.com/2011/06/28/lore...ction=si_latest

Former NBA player Armon Gilliam.

Hall of Fame TE John Mackey.

Former MLB manager Dick Williams.

damn, three sports figures in a row

The 2011 White Sox offense

The 2011 White Sox offense

 

You declared them dead months ago, doesnt count

Former first lady Betty Ford.

Gilligan's Island and Brady Bunch creator Sherwood Schwartz. Sherwood also wrote or co-wrote the theme songs to both series. Clearly his Schwartz was bigger than those of mere mortals.

 

Brady Bunch creator Sherwood Schwartz. Sherwood also wrote or co-wrote the theme songs to both series.

Gilligan's Island and Brady Bunch creator Sherwood Schwartz. Sherwood also wrote or co-wrote the theme songs to both series. Clearly his Schwartz was bigger than those of mere mortals.

 

 

He left a posthumous farewell letter too

Gilligan's Island and Brady Bunch creator Sherwood Schwartz. Sherwood also wrote or co-wrote the theme songs to both series. Clearly his Schwartz was bigger than those of mere mortals.

 

 

I was so surprised to hear that Gilligan's only ran for 3 seasons & the Brady Bunch for 5. They were constantly on syndication, so I figured they had made more seasons than that.

Amy Winehouse. Can't say I'm shocked.

 

Should have gone to rehab.

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No no no this cant be true

Amy Winehouse. Can't say I'm shocked.

 

Should have gone to rehab.

She said "No, no".

Can't say I'm surprised either.

Amy Winehouse. Can't say I'm shocked.

 

Should have gone to rehab.

Joining the 27 club

Joining the 27 club

Yeah, that's really weird, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain and now Winehouse...

Lots of people I know said she was soooo talented. I was like, "Wasn't she a one hit wonder?"