Warren Zevon dead

[Newsjock]

http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2003-09-08-zevon-dies_x.htm

Warren Zevon, who struggled with terminal cancer while finishing his latest album, The Wind, died Sunday in his sleep at his home in West Hollywood, Calif., a spokesman said. Zevon was 56. He was the author of such wry tunes as Werewolves of London and I'll Sleep When I'm Dead.

His illness, diagnosed a year ago, resonated in the lyrics of his new album. He beseeched in the fragile Please Stay, "Will you stay with me to the end?"

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[LosinIt]

1. Bummer

condolences to the family.

[Syrinx]

2. That stinks!

He was a true great. Bless his soul.

[Astarho]

3. Damn!

we all knew it was coming, but still...

Goodbye, Warren.

[leftofthedial]

4. oh man

He was the real deal and will be missed.

Hey! Songwriters! Everybody move up one.

[Fridays Child]

5. Aww, sad.

:-(

[WilliamPitt]

6. Send lawyers, guns and money

The shit has hit the fan.

:(

[Rocinante]

9. What does that mean?

nt

[leftofthedial]

13. it's a warren zevon song

"Lawyers Guns and Money"

RIP

[Rocinante]

16. Ok, sorry

you can tell it's been awhile since I listened to his music. I'm so addled these days all I can bring up is Werewolves In London.

[punpirate]

17. The appropriate Bush line in...

... "Lawyers, Guns and Money" is, of course, "Dad, get me outta this!"

Saw him once, very briefly, in a club in Boston (before I got thrown out)... diminutive stature, big talent.

If there's a heaven, Warren's application papers are being approved right now.

[DemBones DemBones]

7. Damn. I'm 56.

But nobody's getting out of here alive.

R.I.P., Warren.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

8. I knew it was gonna happen soon. RIP Warren

[opiate69]

10. And yet...

Britney, Justin, et al continue to put out albums... there is no "Just God"... RIP, Warren. You will be missed...

[mitchum]

11. Rest In Peace, Warren

[Coffee Coyote]

12. He can sleep at last

Peace to Warren, and at last an end to his pain...

Thanks for all the great tunes. Your legacy is assured.

I got to meet Warren some years back at a small club in Seattle. I won't forget his firm handshake and the way he pierced me with that look only he can give, lol. I treasure the personal autograph he gave me. He will always be one of my very favorites for all time.

"And if California slides into the ocean
Like the mystics and statistics say it will
I predict this motel will be standing
Until I pay my bill..."

--- Desperadoes Under The Eaves

[Wolfman 11]

14. His hair was perfect.

I hope he has finally found that big dish of beef chow-mein.

[Missy Vixen]

18. It goes well with the

Pina Coladas at Trader Vic's.

A superb talent that's already missed.

Julie

[MnFats]

15. Good night, Warren! -Roland, the Headless Thompson Gunner...

....(another fine Zevon song about mercenaries in Africa).
Shit. He was great, and he faced death with remarkable courage and good humor.
Remember what he said about living when he appeared on Letterman: "Enjoy every...sandwich!"

[DannyRed]

19. Saw him in Portland, Maine

At the age of 15.

During that period in time, I was working on pressuring my Senator to vote against the funds for Contras in Nicaragua.

Needless to say, his music inspired many a long and depressing night at the phone banks calling irate Reaganites and trying to get them to oppose their idol...

Zevon was a great, a real great.

I hope he can stay up all night listening to Mohammed's radio...

[regnaD kciN]

20. He put us through some changes, Lord...

...just like a Waring blender.

[Norbert]

21. "The hurt gets worse and the heart gets harder"

RIP to Warren, a musical great and a fellow fatalist.

[mac56]

22. damn

nm

[underpants]

23. Well he was just an exciteable boy

"Life it'll kill ya" is a song on his last album.

How strange to be able to know that you are making your last album.

He was great.

[Wickerman]

24. A damn fine lyricist

Several lyrics of his have rolled around in my head for decades.

R.I.P. Warren.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

25. This is a sad day...

Here's to a fine musician! :beer:

Peace to you Warren...

[geniph]

26. *sob*

I've been expecting it, but still...

<tears>


Knock-knock-knocking on heaven's door...somebody for chrissake let him in!