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I Would LOVE to see.

I would love to see what some of our treasured artist that we love so dearly, who we lost early would be doing today. My favorite artist I have followed since 16, now 66, Van Morrison, Dr.John and Bob Dylan to name a few have led me on a musical journey that in some ways I almost feel like we have spent physical time togeather. The artist that come to mind for me quickly are John Lennon, Gram Parsons, Otis Redding. Who comes to mind for you?
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rpeluso
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Nice mentioning Nick Drake.  I, a few years back, bought a CD of his mother Molly Drake, unbelievably haunting and beautiful.  With the time to listen.  
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sbank
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Syd Barrett, although it was a different kind of loss.
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bdp24
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Another like Syd Barrett was Skip Spence, a fellow acid casualty. Syd had been the Jefferson Airplane's original drummer (on only their debut album, Takes Off) before joining Moby Grape as songwriter/singer/rhythm guitarist.

Skip's Oar solo album may remind you of Syd's couple; a horrific view into drug-induced insanity. Skip was in a state mental hospital until California Governor Ronald Reagan closed them all down, throwing all the patients out onto the street. Great idea ;-) !

Syd could thereafter be seen aimlessly wandering the streets of downtown San Jose, bumming cigarettes. Careful with that ax, Eugene. 

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geoffkait
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Drug induced insanity?  You mean as opposed to just regular insanity? 🤪
jrpnde
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Chet Atkins
Patsy Cline
Doc Watson
John Lennon

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