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This is my favorite musician of all time. My favorite ARTIST of all time... I simply would not be making music if it wasn't for this man. End of story. He completely blows my mind in every way. One of the few true artists, true geniuses, and one of a kind.
I am crying. At least he had a wonderful life (how many other musicians can say they entirely changed the face of rock music completely? His music has been namedropped by everyone from the Beatles to Jimi Hendrix to The Fall to the Residents, and even tv shows like the Mighty Boosh and filmmakers/artists like Matt Groening and David Lynch have cited his influence in their works). His last few years -- from all accounts -- seemed peaceful, in his desert home with his wife. Thank you, Captain, for everything you contributed. You changed my life.
I HIGHLY DOUBT I will ever hear any musician who is great as this man, he was untouchable, the Magic Band is the most perfect band I've ever heard.
I am sure he is having a Tropical Hot Dog Night in Heaven.
If you've never been touched by this man's music, now is a great time to put on DOC AT THE RADAR STATION or LICK MY DECALS OFF BABY. Just a warning.. it doesn't take much to get you completely addicted... I know I went over a year where this man was all I listened to, literally. And it was probably the best year of my life. It completely changed me and how I created art.
RIP to the greatest musical genius of our generation.
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