The day the music died.

[ovrszd]

It's sort of what this thread is all about... you might want to unsubscribe to this one.

This thread is about Druggies, I didn't know that.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

This thread is about Druggies, I didn't know that.

Well, for the most part... Yes. :confused3:

 

[ovrszd]

Well, for the most part... Yes. :confused3:

Sadly.

 

[murphy1244]

I never knew what a guitar player he was. He is being played up by the Media now more than ever.

 

[murphy1244]

This thread is about Druggies, I didn't know that.

Drunks and druggies makes the Music biz go. We have both kinds Country and Western.:laughing:

 

[ovrszd]

Drunks and druggies makes the Music biz go. We have both kinds Country and Western.:laughing:

Yeah, definitely. I'm certainly not picking on any "type" of musician. I'm just saying when the news media reports on these deaths they should start with the cause and go into morbid detail about how the deceased got to that point. Then we can talk about their "greatness" all we want. But the embedded memory should be their fall from grace with drugs/alcohol.

 

[murphy1244]

Yeah, definitely. I'm certainly not picking on any "type" of musician. I'm just saying when the news media reports on these deaths they should start with the cause and go into morbid detail about how the deceased got to that point. Then we can talk about their "greatness" all we want. But the embedded memory should be their fall from grace with drugs/alcohol.

The cause of death has not been released yet ,has it?

 

[ovrszd]

The cause of death has not been released yet ,has it?

Thru social media it's been discussed. News media made a big deal about him having a flu like illness that required an emergency landing of his plane a few days ago. Actually he OD'd on Percoset (sp?). They landed and gave him a shot to get him going again and he checked himself out and went on his way. Got hooked on pain killers a few years ago from an injury. Went downhill from there. Sad. Very sad. Extremely talented. But let's remember him for his lack of self control, not for his ability to play instruments. The list of junkie musicians is huge. Again, I think that contributes to today's society accepting drug abuse........

 

[murphy1244]

Thru social media it's been discussed. News media made a big deal about him having a flu like illness that required an emergency landing of his plane a few days ago. Actually he OD'd on Percoset (sp?). They landed and gave him a shot to get him going again and he checked himself out and went on his way. Got hooked on pain killers a few years ago from an injury. Went downhill from there. Sad. Very sad. Extremely talented. But let's remember him for his lack of self control, not for his ability to play instruments. The list of junkie musicians is huge. Again, I think that contributes to today's society accepting drug abuse........

I do not follow Social Media. We will know soon though.

 

[ovrszd]

I do not follow Social Media. We will know soon though.

Sadly, we'll never know on network media. They'll cover it up and when that doesn't work, quit talking about it. I.E., Michael, Whitney.

 

[murphy1244]

Sadly, we'll never know on network media. They'll cover it up and when that doesn't work, quit talking about it. I.E., Michael, Whitney.

I once had a article written about me 15 years ago. The only thing they got right was my name. No, it was nothing bad but a feel good story that was all BS. I take all the news with lots and lots of salt now.

 

[dragoneggs]

I think many 'great' performers push so hard and are pushed by others via contracts and fan expectations that they develop anxieties and turn to drugs to sleep, get up, by creative, whatever. It is truly sad to see unique talents perish too soon, and it sure seems there are too many of those in the entertainment industry.

 

[ovrszd]

I once had a article written about me 15 years ago. The only thing they got right was my name. No, it was nothing bad but a feel good story that was all BS. I take all the news with lots and lots of salt now.

I hear ya my friend. Sadly it's all about Bling now, very little to do with honest accuracy.

I always knew there was a story behind you..............

 

[murphy1244]

I hear ya my friend. Sadly it's all about Bling now, very little to do with honest accuracy.

I always knew there was a story behind you..............

Actually quite a few but I'm not a bragger.

 

[ovrszd]

I think many 'great' performers push so hard and are pushed by others via contracts and fan expectations that they develop anxieties and turn to drugs to sleep, get up, by creative, whatever. It is truly sad to see unique talents perish too soon, and it sure seems there are too many of those in the entertainment industry.

Yep. Everyone has their favorites. Stevie Ray Vaughn was one of mine. He never hurt no one. Just got consumed.......

 

[murphy1244]

Yep. Everyone has their favorites. Stevie Ray Vaughn was one of mine. He never hurt no one. Just got consumed.......

I rate Stevie as 1 of the top ten guitar players IMO. Prince, does not rate in there at all.

 

[ovrszd]

I rate Stevie as 1 of the top ten guitar players IMO. Prince, does not rate in there at all.

Agreed.

 

[murphy1244]

Agreed.

Would of been very interesting what he would of been doing now without his life being cut short. The best get better.

 

[quicksandfarmer]

Prince was a one off but man he could sing, and for a guy who didn't get serious with a guitar till 05, he became a master. Check out this rendition of "while my guitar genly weeps" purpsedly played off chord. https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=...U7jPitK-5PfpBFHUaxO6cw&bvm=bv.119745492,d.bGs

Prince claimed he had never heard the song before he was asked to participate in the jam. He just heard a bit of it, picked up the general vibe, and whipped that off.

 

[2LaneCruzer]

Of course the lifestyle contributes heavily to the drug and alcohol abuse. I used to play guitar and sing a bit; played some dances, made some TV appearances and thought I was hot stuff. I even considered making a career of it. It didn't take long before you begin to realize that being on the road all of the time, away from home is devastating to family life. Performing at night, in night clubs or dance halls where drinking, smoking and drugs are common, and there's always the pretty thing that wants to sleep with the guitar player. I never even got that far; a few dances and parties around and you begin to see it.

Practically everyone I knew who made or tried to make a career in music were faced with these things. Almost all were divorced and had abuse problems. I have known a few who will play locally, maybe once or twice a month who did OK, but they were not away from home so much. Even so, the temptations are still there. I decided early on that the conventional life and family I had in mind was not compatible with being a Country Music musician.