Chris Whitley RIP

bassmonkeee · #1 11-22-2005, 02:02 PM

Another great one gone far too early.

www.chriswhitley.com

http://www.rollingstone.com/news/sto...region=single1

I know what I'll be listening to for the next couple of days.

Peter Parker · #2 11-23-2005, 07:30 AM

I've been useless since finding out he had lung cancer a few weeks ago. I can not stop thinking about him. He has been one of the biggest influences on me and my music. In fact I play more guitar now than bass and play several of his tunes. He will be missed much.

emjazz · #3 11-23-2005, 10:41 AM

I was just looking to see if anyone had posted about Chris's death yet. Very sad. What a beautiful artist.

WesC · #4 11-23-2005, 11:57 AM

So very young.

RIP

Mojo-Man · #5 11-23-2005, 03:52 PM

Sad.
His music touched me greatly.
Great Bluseman.

purfektstranger · #6 11-23-2005, 04:08 PM

I assumed it was from smoking but I was wrong. On his website it says exposure to asbestos was the cause.

We have lost alot of great musicians this year.

P. Aaron · #7 11-23-2005, 06:22 PM

Knowing nothing about this guy but what I read in the bio on his website, I will get one of his discs and find out.

Thanks.

bassmonkeee · #8 11-23-2005, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P. Aaron

Knowing nothing about this guy but what I read in the bio on his website, I will get one of his discs and find out.

Thanks.

I recommend "Perfect Day" with 2/3rds of Medeski/Martin and Wood, and "Dirt Floor," which is solo.

I think you'll really like his stuff.

I've been listening to his stuff pretty much for nonstop for the last two days, and it's just making me more sad.