no doubt...my first thought was Jimi but I was and am a big Harry Chapin fan...and of that kind of music...
Allow me to suggest Steve Goodman, under appreciated, never made it big ( he used to open for Steve Martin) but I respect him as I respect Zevon as a clever and witty songwriter and performer. Died much too young.
He did write the perfect country and western song.
no doubt...my first thought was Jimi but I was and am a big Harry Chapin fan...and of that kind of music...
Allow me to suggest Steve Goodman, under appreciated, never made it big ( he used to open for Steve Martin) but I respect him as I respect Zevon as a clever and witty songwriter and performer. Died much too young.
He did write the perfect country and western song.
It was FOLK when Arlo did it ! Lol
Willie sang it well also. Not bad for a Jewish kid from Chicago.
I'd love to hear his perspective in these challenging times - but I've always been fascinated with how Jimi's career would have played out. Duane Allman is a close second.
Jim Croce. I think he would have been a superstar had he lived beyond 1973... Croce is one of those almost forgotten musicians from the 70's that went off stage much too quickly.
Jim Croce is a GREAT choice. His last album before he died was like a greatest hits album - so many GREAT songs. And, again .... he died when he was young - who knows what he would have came up with if he lived.
for picking someone who died young, at their suspected peak or before their expected peak. And also someone who wrote great songs, much so than a performer or even an amazing performer that was "just" a solid composer.
And that helps me see it as making a "selfish" choice, vs. a choice that would benefit the most people. So I picked Garcia for selfish reasons, but Mozart, especially since his influence would have altered music for several hundred years between then and now (and throughout all time going forward for what he would impact), is the kind of choice that is somewhat unimpeachable. Not that this needs to be anything other than a selfish exercise.
and had long, storied careers. Hendrix died young but also left his mark.
With that in mind I'll say Shannon Hoon or Bradley Noel. Hoon was such an underrated talent and Blind Melon would have gone down as one of the best bands of the 90s had he stuck around. He was an incredible writer and great front man, Change, Toes Across the Floor and Galaxy are great examples.
As for Noel, he *was* Sublime and he was gone just as they were about to turn a major corner with the self titled album. 40 oz's to Freedom is still one of the best albums of the 90s.
people are throwing out names left and right, each person has their own taste and that's great. I am just really baffled that so many criticize the Jerry GArcia choice. What is with the utter hatred that the mere mention of his name conjures among non fans???
people are throwing out names left and right, each person has their own taste and that's great. I am just really baffled that so many criticize the Jerry GArcia choice. What is with the utter hatred that the mere mention of his name conjures among non fans???
Garcia is a real love him or hate him musician for the most part. Plus, people like to be douchenozzles ?
Was not very good before he died. Downhill quick after Brent passed. As much as he's one of my favorite musicians of all time, I would rather choose someone in his/her prime. See where they go.
Jimi is intriguing because he had plans to record with Miles. That would've been sick.
I agree, so I guess we're asking
Do you feel like we do?
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no doubt...my first thought was Jimi but I was and am a big Harry Chapin fan...and of that kind of music...
Allow me to suggest Steve Goodman, under appreciated, never made it big ( he used to open for Steve Martin) but I respect him as I respect Zevon as a clever and witty songwriter and performer. Died much too young.
He did write the perfect country and western song.
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no doubt...my first thought was Jimi but I was and am a big Harry Chapin fan...and of that kind of music...
Allow me to suggest Steve Goodman, under appreciated, never made it big ( he used to open for Steve Martin) but I respect him as I respect Zevon as a clever and witty songwriter and performer. Died much too young.
He did write the perfect country and western song.
It was FOLK when Arlo did it ! Lol
Willie sang it well also. Not bad for a Jewish kid from Chicago.
I'm flabbergasted. Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix??
Kurt?
C'mon man....wasn't Jerry Garcia near death for years and like almost 70 when he died?
wow
saving someone from a young death and putting them back in time Buddy Holly
I'm flabbergasted. Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix??
Kurt?
C'mon man....wasn't Jerry Garcia near death for years and like almost 70 when he died?
wow
he may have looked 70, but he was only 53
I saw Alice Cooper a couple months ago at the Quick Trip. It's like a West Coast Wawa.
I was walking in and he was walking out with his family.
because he was 73 when he died!
If you bring him back, what more is he gonna do?
Bob Marley
Jimi Hendrix
John Lennon
George Harrison
I'd love the last two together and a reunited Beatles, but that's another story;
I didn't see that one coming.
Great choice!
Jim Croce is a GREAT choice. His last album before he died was like a greatest hits album - so many GREAT songs. And, again .... he died when he was young - who knows what he would have came up with if he lived.
Great choice.
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I'm flabbergasted. Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix??
Kurt?
C'mon man....wasn't Jerry Garcia near death for years and like almost 70 when he died?
wow
Dude, relax.
...and just to throw another name out there who died way before his prime, Bradley Nowell.
it would be interesting to bring back someone who in their time was an innovator to see what they would do today.
It has already been done.
And that helps me see it as making a "selfish" choice, vs. a choice that would benefit the most people. So I picked Garcia for selfish reasons, but Mozart, especially since his influence would have altered music for several hundred years between then and now (and throughout all time going forward for what he would impact), is the kind of choice that is somewhat unimpeachable. Not that this needs to be anything other than a selfish exercise.
I'm flabbergasted. Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix??
Kurt?
C'mon man....wasn't Jerry Garcia near death for years and like almost 70 when he died?
wow
But Mozart at 35 is the most profound loss IMO, and it's not really close.
But Mozart at 35 is the most profound loss IMO, and it's not really close.
So I got nuttin'...
With that in mind I'll say Shannon Hoon or Bradley Noel. Hoon was such an underrated talent and Blind Melon would have gone down as one of the best bands of the 90s had he stuck around. He was an incredible writer and great front man, Change, Toes Across the Floor and Galaxy are great examples.
As for Noel, he *was* Sublime and he was gone just as they were about to turn a major corner with the self titled album. 40 oz's to Freedom is still one of the best albums of the 90s.
Garcia is a real love him or hate him musician for the most part. Plus, people like to be douchenozzles ?
Jimi is intriguing because he had plans to record with Miles. That would've been sick.