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RIP
… The Modern Artist
I submit Bernie Worrell as the perfect model artist for this new age.
True, he came from the classic music world, at least the black side of it.
But before that he came from music conservatory and a strict granny. … Read the rest
Junie Morrison Genius Appreciation Post
Rest In Peace Young Man, only 62, and gone already.
Walter Morrison, musical wizard and author of many amazing pieces of music, has passed.
This only 7 months after losing Bernie Worrell. Then there’s David Bowie. Prince.
Wow what a … Read the rest
Bernie Worrell 1944-2016
Pure Music.
Pure Passion.
The man was a vessel. The sounds he made were direct from his soul to yours.
His fingers were only complete when connected to the black and white keys – ivory, wood, plastic – no matter.
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Prince’s passing has left me a bit shaken. I’m avoiding the mysterious theories and thinking this generally healthy and sober man had pill demons that caught him and he walked into his personal elevator and never came out. The lyrics … Read the rest
Good Morning Eddie
Who’s the finest electric guitarist of all time?
It’s a very short list at the very very top.
There’s likely millions of good ones, thousands of amazing ones, and probably 100’s of legends that I have heard of.
But then … Read the rest
The Mortal Coil
We wake every day, or we don’t. I’d like to keep it that simple but man is it hard to contain the sadness as more and more beautiful people perish.
The latest is a great musician and friend Big … Read the rest
Damn, Bowie Is Gone
Is it a hoax? While releasing his latest album, and already receiving amazing reviews, David Bowie, 69, passed last night from unreported cancer.
So many unanswered questions here, like who knew, how they were planning the promotion of the new … Read the rest
Goodbye To The Alien From The Planet Lovetron
There’s only 1 Darryl Dawkins. The man that brought funk to the NBA, naming dunks, funky dunks that broke backboards and got rules changed. RIP the greatest showman power forward to ever live.… Read the rest
The Late Great Jesus
My best buddy Jesus passed away this week. He was the strongest fighter I knew and his loss has left those in his world confused and bobbling.
My friend Jesus was a great man, the best friend someone could ever have, … Read the rest
Who Will Play With Lucille Now?
Rest In Peace, for you are one of the greatest of all time, BB King.
This man owned the blues, owned that tone, owned that vibe for decades. He was truly one of a kind and his catalog offers plenty … Read the rest
What Dreams May Come
So sad, no one saw this coming. Robin Williams RIP.
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R.I.P. Knuckles
One of the finest DJ’s ever, a guy who opened his own club to DJ his mix of music, called the Warehouse, which in turn helped birth the genre “House”.
Genre games are stupid – this is top end dance … Read the rest
Comedy Genius RIP
Sad, another movie star favorite passes on.
Harold Ramis, too funny, so funny, you will be missed.
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Through Being Cool
Bob Casale, guitarist and programmer for DEVO passed away yesterday. Here’s a tribute from his brother.
DEVO is one of the most important bands in history. They are not the easiest to listen to. They don’t have the largest … Read the rest
Another Great Goes Young
Heroin is making a killing these days. Stay clear of the death, please, and if you know someone that needs help reach out. Be safe, be smart, and don’t be a fool. Things that can kill you are not to … Read the rest
Play It Forward
The great composer and keyboardist George Duke passed this year. He was a big influence on many and played with nearly everyone in his 30+ year career. Here’s a clip from his star-studded memorial service featuring Chaka Khan:
… Read the restR.I.P. The Father Of The PC
Missed this one over the holiday, but on July 3rd, Douglas Engelbart died at the digital sounding age of 88. He was not a household name, but amongst PC history geeks he’s about as important as they come. By 1968 … Read the rest