Even the ‘screw it all’ attitude of British punk rock had a business element to it, money was to be made. And no one was more aware of this, and arguably more important in developing, packaging, and selling punk to the world media than Malcolm McLaren. Malcolm died yesterday of cancer at age 64.

Malcolm was the original “cool hunter” for no one could sniff out a trend more effectvely. I can’t even begin to account for the ripple effect he’s had on today’s world of music, fashion, advertising, and general culture.  Like the name of the company his son founded, Malcolm was an Agent Provocateur.

God rest his provocative soul, for the business world could sure use a few more Malcolms and a heck of a lot less of everyone else…

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