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Thought this could be an informative thread to start/maintain on Retirement forum... hopefully not too morbid...
Today:
RIP Little Richard (87). A peculiar man for sure, but amazingly original, reformatted the world of popular music, and through it actually the world in general. Mick Jagger posted nice words on Instagram that bring back memories of a thoroughly different time.
You mean all those people in Illinois who cast their fully legitimate votes for several decades after they have died? Well, if dead people get economic stimulus checks, why not let them vote as well?
I like cemeteries. They bring life's problems into correct perspective. Many of them are beautiful places, and it always feels profound to visit a familiar formerly alive person, whether it is grandma or Marilyn Monroe.
Yes, Little Richard... an amazing phenom. Also Roy from "Siegfried & .." And the guy who came up with the idea of Radio Caroline, "Pirate Radio". And a local NYC notable from back when - Barry Farber, one of the first late night radio talk jockeys.
Millie "My Boy Lollipop" Small & Ian Whitcomb of 1965 British Invasion. Poet Michael McClure.
I check out the NY Time obits every week & it's disturbing how the familiar names of my life are ever increasing in their mentions in the passing parade there.
I like to read obits. I think the NY Times really took a turn with the "Portraits of Grief" after 9/11, showing the ordinary and extraordinary aspects of every lost person's life. They now have a section for "Those Who Were Lost to Coronavirus" (famous and not) and "Overlooked No More," people who through the years were not published because they were women or minority or whatever but were notable.
It's really like a succinct biography of a life and their times. I love them. Very worthwhile to read.
All the voices of my youth. It's a reminder that my days are numbered and to be thankful for them being a part of my life that made me happy.
"Lucille!" I don't even have to close my eyes to see him singing. There weren't so many outrageous performers in the Midwest in those days. He struggled with being himself but that didn't stop him from doing it.
I read that several times he gave up his Rock and Roll life for the church but always found his way back. It was like a struggle between good and evil for him (remember when they preached that?) Poor guy. Must have been rough.
All the voices of my youth. It's a reminder that my days are numbered and to be thankful for them being a part of my life that made me happy.
I miss Little Richard, Roy Orbison, Prince, Michael Jackson, John Lennon, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, B.B. King, Janice Joplin, Cass Elliot, and at least a dozen or two more but their music lasts and brings back great memories.
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