The Ramones' long-term art director and lighting designer, Arturo Vega has died at the age of 65. Vega, who attended an impressive 2,263 Ramones performances, designed their patriotic crest logo after a visit to Washington, D.C. He replaced the arrows in the original Presidential seal with a more punk-friendly baseball bat, and added an apple tree branch in the eagles' left claw "since the Ramones were American as apple pie."

Rock historian Legs McNeil posted the following message on his Facebook:

"RIP: ARTURO VEGA: 1948-2013 Sleep gently my dear friend, you were the must optimistic, jubilant and fun pal anyone could wish for. I don’t know what the world will be like without, nor do I want to even imagine it… But I know you will find eternal happiness wherever you end up….I love you Arturo."