A MUSICAL MEMOIR
Muscians Die, and It Is Sad
But thanks to technology, their legacies live on
Musicians die, and we mourn their loss. But thanks to technology, their legacy lives on.
I still think about the many thousands who have passed. I'm curious how relevant their music would be if it were produced today. But that’s a fruitless exercise in frustration.
They are gone, and what lives on are their libraries, which are good, bad, and ugly.
I never met these people, but I attended their concerts, listened to their music, and, in many cases, watched them develop their talents.
In some cases, their musical skills are a natural talent. In other cases, they are driven by drugs, alcohol, and risky lifestyles. Some musicians combined it all, depending on being high for their inspiration.
The lucky ones lived through their abuse, but many died as a result of overdoses.
Others are robbed of their talent due to illness. Linda Ronstadt is an excellent example of this.
A beloved and influential singer from the late sixties. She won eleven Grammy Awards and found a way to do her own thing and succeed. Her songs are timeless.
