Not 2 weeks ago, my mother's best friend Rose died in her sleep. OK, she was 84 and had a great life. It hurt, but it wasn't unexpected and if you have to go, that wasn't a bad way.
But today I woke up to the news that Greg Lake died last night. He'd had cancer. He was 69.
Everyone who's read this blog knows Greg is/was/will always be my music man. His writing, his voice, his guitar and bass playing are part of me. Almost 5 years ago I finally met the man, and was too flabbergasted to speak coherently. I did manage to get his autograph on my arm and had it tattooed. It took me 40 years to meet him. And I'm even more grateful now that I did, because it was his swan song tour.
This damnable year has taken so many and so much away from us. It can't be over soon enough.
And this song is apt, for the whole shebang.
Goodbye, Greg.
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Sigh.
Definitely annus horribilis.
Oh Laura...I'm so sorry to hear this. I know how special Greg and his music were to you.
Into each life a little sadness must fall.
BUT NOT SO BLOODY OFTEN
So sorry to hear this. First Keith and now Greg.
World has indeed lost treasures this year --their gifts accompany us into the future. Good thing too.
xoxoxoxoxoxo to you guys.
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