“It is with heavy hearts we announce that early this morning, May 30th, 2019, Leon Redbone crossed the delta for that beautiful shore at the age of 127,” it read. “He departed our world with his guitar, his trusty companion Rover, and a simple tip of his hat. He’s interested to see what Blind Blake, Emmett, and Jelly Roll have been up to in his absence, and has plans for a rousing sing along number with Sári Barabás. An eternity of pouring through texts in the Library of Ashurbanipal will be a welcome repose, perhaps followed by a shot or two of whiskey with Lee Morse, and some long overdue discussions with his favorite Uncle, Suppiluliuma I of the Hittites. To his fans, friends, and loving family who have already been missing him so in this realm he says, ‘Oh behave yourselves. Thank you…. and good evening everybody.'”
Good point Bluesnote. I was stunned reading he was only 69. Although I haven't listened to his music in years I assumed he was an old timer in the 70s. I had his On The Track album but don't think I had any others.
“Leon interests me,” Dylan said. “I’ve heard he’s anywhere from 25 to 60, I’ve been [a foot and a half from him] and I can’t tell. But you gotta see him. He does old Jimmie Rodgers, then turns around and does a Robert Johnson.”
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Thumbkinetic (Bluestnote)
on Thursday, May 30, 2019 – 08:45 pm
Only 69?
Only 69?
He seemed that old in the 70s.
Must've been the hat.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: nebulous nelly Orange County Lumber Truck
on Thursday, May 30, 2019 – 09:43 pm
“It is with heavy hearts we
“It is with heavy hearts we announce that early this morning, May 30th, 2019, Leon Redbone crossed the delta for that beautiful shore at the age of 127,” it read. “He departed our world with his guitar, his trusty companion Rover, and a simple tip of his hat. He’s interested to see what Blind Blake, Emmett, and Jelly Roll have been up to in his absence, and has plans for a rousing sing along number with Sári Barabás. An eternity of pouring through texts in the Library of Ashurbanipal will be a welcome repose, perhaps followed by a shot or two of whiskey with Lee Morse, and some long overdue discussions with his favorite Uncle, Suppiluliuma I of the Hittites. To his fans, friends, and loving family who have already been missing him so in this realm he says, ‘Oh behave yourselves. Thank you…. and good evening everybody.'”
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Mike Dalton Dalton
on Thursday, May 30, 2019 – 09:50 pm
Good point Bluesnote. I was
Good point Bluesnote. I was stunned reading he was only 69. Although I haven't listened to his music in years I assumed he was an old timer in the 70s. I had his On The Track album but don't think I had any others.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Ausonius Thom2
on Friday, May 31, 2019 – 08:16 am
RIP to a unique talent.
RIP to a unique talent.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Deadly Leper van Atom
on Friday, May 31, 2019 – 09:17 pm
I saw him in the late 80's.
I saw him in the late 80's. Thought he was older then. Who knew?
RIP Leon.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Rasputin O'Leary Rasmataz
on Saturday, June 1, 2019 – 08:48 am
Only musician I've seen who
Only musician I've ever seen who used his nose as an instrument
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Strangha Slickrock
on Saturday, June 1, 2019 – 09:02 am
Wonder if he ever found out
Wonder if he ever found out what "Diddy Wah Diddy" means?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Thumbkinetic (Bluestnote)
on Saturday, June 1, 2019 – 06:27 pm
“Leon interests me,” Dylan
“Leon interests me,” Dylan said. “I’ve heard he’s anywhere from 25 to 60, I’ve been [a foot and a half from him] and I can’t tell. But you gotta see him. He does old Jimmie Rodgers, then turns around and does a Robert Johnson.”
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: nebulous nelly Orange County Lumber Truck
on Sunday, June 2, 2019 – 08:05 am
Leon Redbone Performing Medly
Leon Redbone Austin City Limits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEG7eBJCwZk