Malcolm McLaren was an English musician and manager who is best known for his work with the punk rock band the Sex Pistols, as well as his influence in the fashion and music scenes. He was born on January 22, 1946, in Stoke Newington, London, and passed away on April 8, 2010, in Bellinzona, Switzerland.
Personal and Family Life
Malcolm McLaren had a son named Joseph Corré with fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, with whom he lived from the mid-1960s to the late 1970s. In the 1970s, he managed the Sex Pistols, a band that would become iconic in the punk rock movement. McLaren was known for his unique style and bold ideas, often dressing bands in unconventional outfits to make a statement.
Career Highlights
Before his famous role with the Sex Pistols, McLaren managed the New York Dolls, a band that had a significant influence on punk music. After the Sex Pistols, he worked with other artists in the 1980s, including Adam Ant and Boy George. Though he never reached the same level of fame as bands like the Beatles, McLaren remained a notable figure in music and culture, continuously seeking new talent and innovative ideas.
Death and Legacy
Malcolm McLaren died on April 8, 2010, due to mesothelioma, a type of cancer linked to asbestos exposure. He left behind a legacy as a pioneering figure in punk culture and managed to influence music and fashion profoundly. Despite ups and downs in his career, his contributions are remembered as transformative in the punk movement and beyond.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Swindle | 1980-09-11 | The Embezzler |
| The Ghosts of Oxford Street | 1991-12-25 | Narrator |
| Dressing for Pleasure | 1977-01-01 | Himself |
| The Filth and the Fury | 2000-03-29 | Self |
| Beat This!: A Hip Hop History | 1984-01-05 | Himself |
| Looking for Johnny | 2014-06-01 | Himself |
| 25 Years of Punk | 2001-04-19 | Self |
| Classic Albums: Sex Pistols – Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols | 2002-11-19 | Self – Manager |
| Who Killed Nancy? | 2009-04-11 | Self – Sid’s Manager (archive footage) |
| Vivienne Westwood | 1990-04-08 | Self |