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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve
I listened to his music the first time around, and was one of the generation who appreciated him when he happened on the scene.
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Why you lucky... Awww I am jealous now. I would die to have seen him at Woodstock, or the BBC sessions. Like I said IMO there really has been no one of his calibre since.
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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve
Umm, that is the official verdict, according to the Death Certificate.
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Ahh OK, I only stated it because I find it a bit annoying the way things get simplified to 'drug overdose' when that is simply not the case. The drugs/drink were contributing factors (to him being unconscious at least).
To my mind, as I work in the entertainment industry, I see a lot of performers and touring crews roll through many different venues and I can tell you, drink/drugs are still a huge part of that lifestyle. From the lowliest techie to the promoters reps, It is rife. My conclusion a while back was that as long as the 'Artists' are in effect expected by the media and public in general to do drugs to further their art, then the industry will remain full of it. It is one of the seedier unpleasant sides of the whole thing.