I still remember when I first heard the news of Brian´s death... A real shock for a young teenager - he was my first idol. Thanks for your music, Brian!!!
1.)Your amazing guitar work on several Rolling Stones songs 2.)Your amazing harmonica work on several Rolling Stones songs 3.)Being the greatest dabbler of instruments in rock history 4.)Producing one of the first world music albums, Jajouka 5.)Your interesting ADOM filmscore, a glimpse of what you could have been as a solo artist/producer 6.)Spreading the blues gospel around the world 7.)Being a fashion icon 8.)Being one of the first bad boys of rock, take that ya Georgier idiots! 9.)Being the 'King of the Festival' at Monterey Pop, even though you didn't even perform! 10.)Forming the Rolling Stones, although Mick and Keith continue to avoid speaking about that or your life with any sense of class or decency
It is now 40 years since my musical hero left us, and it warms my heart to know that many others also send their thoughts to Brian. The story about him fascinated me from the start and I am often wondering what would have become of him if he had lived. People all over the world still love the music he gave us, may that last for many years to come!
Thanks for everything, you will Not Fade Away. Rest in Peace, Brian! ---
He was taken from us way too soon. Would have love to see what he would have done post Stones, and wonder if still alive would he have returned to the Stones after Mick Taylor left.
It's so very lonely, you're 2,000 Light Years from home
Roadrunner I Want To Be Loved Come On I Wanna Be Your Man Mona Walking The Dog I´m A King Bee Not Fade Away Good Times, Bad Times Cops And Robbers I Can´t Be Satisfied Look What You´ve Done Down In The Bottom Little Red Rooster The Last Time I`m Moving On Fanny Mae / The Under Assistant... Sitting On A Fence Lady Jane Under My Thumb Paint It Black Yesterday`s Papers Ruby Tuesday Backstreet Girl Please Go Home Dandelion We Love You Gomper 2000 Light Years from Home Citadel Child Of The Moon Pay Your Dues / Street Fighting Man No Expectations Still A Fool
It's so strange to think that I was only 4 when he died. Forty years is such a long time.
I was just thinking that I wonder if I would feel less sad if I knew that he had a wife who was eventually going to be buried with him. I guess I hate the thought of him being all alone for all eternity. Yeah I know, he's dead, so it's not as though he's really there - but I guess I have some comfort knowing that two people are buried together side by side.
Rest peacefully Brian and thank you so much for your music and contributions. You are truly missed and admired by many - never to be forgotten.