Another Passing...

Hello,
Today, I am deeply saddened by the news that another creative talent has been taken from us.
The great graphic artist, Frank Frazetta, passed away on Monday May 10, 2010, in Ft. Myers, FL, at the age of 82, after suffering a stroke.
Frazetta was best known, in artistic circles, and among fans, for his bold, graphic illustrations which have graced the covers and pages of the works of such popular writers as Edgar Rice Burrows (famous for his 'Tarzan' and 'Mars' stories), and Robert E. Howard (best known for his 'Conan' novels). Frazetta's skill bestowed a lifelike quality and realistic sense of movement and action to his drawings and paintings.

Yet, only a small portion of the public is aware that Frank suffered a series of strokes during the mid to late 1990's which left him with minimal use of his right hand. Being right-handed, Frazetta actually practiced and retrained himself to the point where he could draw and paint as well with his left hand as he had ever done with his right. An amazing achievement for an amazing man which just goes to show what perseverance and determination can accomplish.
Frazetta is survived by his children and grandchildren; his wife, Ellie, having passed away last year. He will be greatly missed by family, friends, and a large, international fan-base, including yours truly. R.I.P., Frank.
Anna

(Footnote: The reason I had not written this posting sooner is because I wanted to get the words just right in order to make this a fitting tribute to a truly wonderful and talented man. A.)

Ko Yu-Jin: Information From A Die Hard Fan

                                                                                                                   (Artwork by Anna)

Hello.

My first posting will be about my favorite Korean pop singer. His name is Ko Yu-Jin and he has the most amazing singing voice I have ever heard. I first saw, and heard him in a video on Youtube, about 21 month ago, and I have been a huge fan ever since. No matter how often I hear this man sing I am awed by his voice, every single time. What's so amazing?, you ask. Well, first of all, he was classically trained in music during his college years. Second, he has a near-three-octave vocal range; unusual for most men, as well as a lot of women. And, third, he can imitate the singing styles, and voices, of most of his contemporaries in the K-pop entertainment field; both men and women. If you still aren't convinced, then I suggest you check out some of the videos, featuring this man, that you can find on Youtube. Ko Yu-Jin is, in a word, awesome! Thank you. Anna

(Ko Yu-Jin was born in Seoul, Republic of Korea, 8 april, 1978. (Birth name: Go Hang-Yu) He attended the High school Jamsin, and Christ Theology University, in Seoul, where he majored in classical music. He gave up the classical music field to become a member of the Korean pop group, Flower in the mid- 1990’s. He served two years in the Korean Military, which is mandatory for all Korean young men. After his military service, he recorded his first solo album, (Newborn-2004), before rejoining Flower. Ko Yu-Jin has almost a three octave vocal range, and has impersonated many of his contemporaries in the pop music field, both male and female. He can sing “true” soprano, even though he is not a “castrato”, but speaks in a normal masculine voice range. After the break-up of Flower, in 2006, Ko Yu-Jin went on to launch a solo career releasing two more albums and a single. ( My Romantic Life-2006; Equi-Vocal-2008; and the single, Neo Hanaman (Just You)-2008.) Posted May, 2009, on Last FM by A.D.)