The Biggest Losses Of 2011 |
1. Dwayne McDuffieTo say he was the best black comic book writer diminishes his accomplishments. He was that, but his work on JLA, FF and Superman was as good as the best.
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2. Heavy DIf anyone embodied the spirit of Uptown Records and the happy R&B/hip hop the label produced, it was Heavy. Beloved by everyone who knew him. Here is his first video, which was my first video: |
3. Rev. Fred ShuttlesworthNever got his proper shine as a great American hero. |
4. Amy WinehouseOften imitated, never duplicated, she had a lot more to say. |
5. Patrice O’NealBrilliant comic who I wish I had a chance to work with. |
6. John BarryOne of the greatest film composers of all time. |
7. Prof Derrick BellOne of the greatest thinkers of our time. A man of conscience who walked the walk. |
8. Joe FrazierA great fighter and a great man. He had Ali’s back while being clowned. That’s a big man. |
9. Steve JobsOur Edison. |
10. Gil Scott-HeronHe evolved from a poet to a singer and musician to an artist who actually made political records that you danced to at a club. All the while maintaining a socially conscious stance. For all those poets that clogged the clubs in the 90s, none of them came close to pulling all that off. Since I see Charles Stone in the wonderful video, I assume he made it. Great work. |
