And as many as you like about whom you agonised, and those whom you believe had no more to contribute.
Bela Bartok
Benjamin Britten
Maurice Ravel
John Lennon
Nick Drake
Tim Buckley
Buddy Holly
Sam Cooke
Johnny Burnette
Eddie Cochran
Les Harvey (Stone The Crows)
Duster Bennett
Tragedy - definitely, all for the sake of a fuckin' clean shirt, ffs.
Did I mention, as a kid I saw him with the Crickets) at Walthamstow Empire?
With Deso Connor as compere?
He did compere a lot of their UK tour, apparently - reckons he and Charles got on like a house on fire, (genuinely, I believe).
Mind you, both seemed fairly affable blokes.
With Deso Connor as compere?
Must have wiped that from my mind. Perhaps Marty Wild was on the bill too though.
I think we should leave well alone. They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old etc etc
If Nico hadn't fatally fallen off her bicycle she'd be 75 now, and probably a husky chanteuse in the Dietrich style.
I'm afraid there is a strong argument that Buddy, Eddie and Elvis (into the army) had to be out of the way for what had to happen next...
But The Man reckoned without some greasers from Liverpool keeping the flame.
I'd ensure Syd Barrett received some proper help in mid 67. Happy Birthday, Syd.
You mean like not allowed to have LSD?
No, I mean some support. Not being abandoned by careerist band "mates".
Jimi HendrixDonny HathawayBobby TimmonsOtis ReddingSteve GainesTommy Bolin
Good call.