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Gone, But Not Forgotten: A Personal Note
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This site started as a result of my passion for music, but has grown into something more. There are many drug related deaths reported here, and the majority of those involved heroin. When I began this project I never would have imagined that my own life would be intimately affected by the ferocious grip heroin holds on its captors. My son became addicted as a teen, he still fights it today. My boys, both addicted to heroin. Into battle along with them. So, in my heart this site serves two purposes - to r...
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Gone, But Not Forgotten: 1972
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Raymond Berry Oakley), 4/1/48 – 11/21/72. Berry was born in Chicago, Illinois. He was a founding member of the Allman Brothers and was known for his long melodic bass playing. Sadly only a year after losing Duane Allman, Berry died of a brain hemorrhage after a motorcycle crash. I can not imagine what it was like for the band to lose another member in the same way just a year later! 24 years old. They persevered and are still around today, too bad Berry did not live to enjoy the success. This project is ...
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Gone, But Not Forgotten: To Be Added
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This blog has always been a work in progress and a labor of love. As you can see by the list below, I have fallen way behind in giving tribute to each and every musician that has passed on. Many of these names were provided by the readers here, rest assured that eventually they will be in their appropriate place here. Thanks for your patience! Sadly this blog has taken a backseat to my own dealings with serious life or death issues :(. As always, please let me know if there is someone that I've missed.
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Gone, But Not Forgotten: Cause Of Death
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Top four causes in red:. Drugs, not including heroin (11). Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). This is a tribute to the many musicians who have died since 1969. Although they're no longer with us, their music and memory will live on. Your input is welcome, if you would like to contribute a story please leave a comment or email me to request doing a guest post here. Each cause of death is listed by color:. It's tragic to see the pattern of drug/alcohol abuse and suicide that contributed to so many of these losses.
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Gone, But Not Forgotten: 1982
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William Randall Rhoads), 12/6/56 – 3/20/82. Born in Santa Monica, California, Randy got his first guitar at age six. He was a talented heavy metal guitarist who helped put Ozzy Osbourne back on the charts in the early 1980's. In 1982 while on tour, the band pilot took Randy for a plane. Ride He was buzzing the tour bus when he clipped into some trees and crashed. As the band helplessly stood by. He was 25. Here's a 6 minute solo. He was also beautiful to look at. Ozzy Osborne - Bad Bad Boy. Your input is...
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Gone, But Not Forgotten: 1975
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4/27/47 - 4/24/75. Peter was born in Swansea, South Wales. He formed a local rock group called The Panthers which evolved into The Ivey which eventually became Badfinger. Peter co-wrote many of their hit songs. He hung himself. After years of disputes with his former financial manager. Pete was 27. Badfinger - Day After Day. Jeff Buckleys song Halleluja if one of my all time favorites. His death was such a tragedy. I had no idea it ran in the family. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Was involved in th...
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Gone, But Not Forgotten: 1977
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Elvis Aaron Presley,) 1/8/35 – 8/16/77. Elvis was born in Tupelo, Mississippi. He is considered by many to be “The King of Rock and Roll”. In addition to being a singer/songwriter and playing guitar, he also had a successful acting career. His lifestyle took a toll on his health and Elvis died as a result of a drug induced. Elvis died at age 42. He was a turning point in rock and roll. His influence is everywhere from his dance moves to his sensual sneer. Talent? Expectations that he could not live up to?
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Gone, But Not Forgotten: 1973
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9/8/45 – 3/8/73. Born in San Fransisco, California he was a founding member of the band Grateful Dead. He was sang, played organ, harmonica, percussion, and occasionally guitar. Pigpen began experiencing congenital liver problems, likely exacerbated by his years of excessive drinking after suffering a gastrointestinal hemorrhage. The Grateful Dead - Sugar Magnolia. Sad So much talent.gone so soon. The story of his death and what happened afterward is incredible, ". Joshua Tree National Monument. The amou...
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Gone, But Not Forgotten: 1984
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Marvin Pentz Gay Jr. ), 4/2/39 – 4/1/84. Born in Washington DC, Mavin was a singer, song-writer and played multiple instruments. He had several award winning songs and is known for his influential lyrics. Marvin was shot and killed by his father. After an argument. He was 44. His voice, his lyrics, his sensuality, his class and style. It was hard to hear that he his own father killed him. Some lyrics from one of his song ironically say "Only love can conquer hate". Marvin Gaye - What's Going On. Index So...
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Gone, But Not Forgotten: Age at Death
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Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). This is a tribute to the many musicians who have died since 1969. Although they're no longer with us, their music and memory will live on. Your input is welcome, if you would like to contribute a story please leave a comment or email me to request doing a guest post here. Each cause of death is listed by color:. It's tragic to see the pattern of drug/alcohol abuse and suicide that contributed to so many of these losses. Was involved in the majority of these deaths.
