Malcolm Mclaren

Date of Birth: January 22, 1946

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Date of Death: April 8, 2010

Biography

Malcolm Robert Andrew McLaren was a British impresario, visual artist, performer, musician, and clothes designer, best known for his role in forming and managing the pioneering punk band Sex Pistols. Born in post-war London, McLaren initially aimed to be an artist and attended several art schools, including Goldsmiths, Central Saint Martins, and Harrow. In the 1970s, he joined forces with Vivienne Westwood to open a clothing boutique on King’s Road, which became a hub for the burgeoning punk scene. His bold and often controversial ideas helped shape the aesthetic and ethos of punk rock, propelling the Sex Pistols to notoriety. Beyond the Sex Pistols, McLaren also managed other influential bands, such as the New York Dolls and Bow Wow Wow, and later pursued a solo music career. McLaren’s eclectic body of work spanned from punk to hip hop, and he remained a provocative and influential figure in the music and fashion worlds until his death in 2010.

5 Interesting Facts about Malcolm Mclaren

1. McLaren and Vivienne Westwood’s boutique, originally named “Let It Rock,” was renamed several times, including “Too Fast To Live, Too Young To Die” and “SEX,” reflecting the evolving punk style.

2. He briefly managed the New York Dolls, an American rock band that predated the punk movement.

3. McLaren was a key figure in the creation of the controversial hit single “God Save the Queen” by the Sex Pistols, which was banned by the BBC.

4. His solo music career included the 1983 album “Duck Rock,” which fused hip hop with world music influences.

5. McLaren ran for Mayor of London in 2000, with a campaign that included proposals to ban cars and make London an independent city-state.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Malcolm Mclaren

1. “It was my idea to make punk rock a threat to society.”

2. “Rock ‘n’ roll doesn’t necessarily mean a band. It doesn’t mean a singer, and it doesn’t mean a lyric, really. It’s that question of trying to be immortal.”

3. “The best way to sell something is to not sell it at all.”

4. “I was there to provoke people into thinking differently.”

5. “Punk was never about being safe. Punk was about being dangerous.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Malcolm McLaren’s net worth was estimated to be around $5 million.

Children

Malcolm McLaren had one child, a son named Joseph Corré, born in 1967. Joseph is a British businessman and activist, known for co-founding the luxury lingerie company Agent Provocateur.