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ED "BIG DADDY" ROTH DEAD

By Film Threat Staff | April 5, 2001

We know this has really nothing directly to do with the indie film world, or Hollywood or movies, really for that matter, but, who cares? For anyone who grew up with that loveable, bloodshot-eyed Rat Fink, Ed “Big Daddy” Roth was a huge influence on pop culture. His Rat Fink character, hot rod art and love of cars were an inspiration on a generation and the world is a lot less interesting without him.
Learn about his art, his myth and the real man at Fink Tank.
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