He passed away earlier this week from brain cancer.
He often starred beside John Belushi in SNL’s “Samurai” sketches.
The television writer reportedly took his own life.
He also served as the longtime musical director of The Merv Griffin Show.
The renowned industrial designer and visual artist also worked on Star Trek: The Motion Picture and Tron.
The band released three albums of punk-tinged heavy metal on Southern Lord since forming in 2005.
The Essex-born comedian, musician, and writer was also known for his work in The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band.
The English artist was known for his work with the London-based label 4AD.
His daily radio program Imus in the Morning aired for five decades.
Mendelson also penned the lyrics to “Christmastime is Here”.
She co-wrote the theme song to “Friends” as well as Earth, Wind & Fire on “September” and “Boogie Wonderland”.
Riley played on both of Big Black’s studio albums with Steve Albini and Santiago Durango.
