[78-L] Greatest addicts

[Tom]

I'm surprised Elvis didn't make the cut of the greatest addicts. He was
certainly an addict, though I guess whether he was great or not is a hot
topic of debate. And I'd certainly rank his heft as a cultural icon to at
least be the equal of Jerry Lee Lewis.
 
Just me, I guess.
 

From: J. E. Knox <rojoknox at metroeast.org>
To: 78-L Mail List <78-l at klickitat.78online.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 3:50 PM
Subject: Re: [78-L] Greatest addicts

Greetings from FixitLand!

Erwin Kluwer wrote:

> Among the greatest (read: intake and muscial talent) drunks and  
> drugs users
> were:
>
> Bessie Smith
>
> Billy Holiday
>
> Hank Williams
>
> Charlie Parker
>
> Johnny Cash
>
> Jerry Lee lewis
>
> Jussi Bjorling
>
> Charley Patton
>
> Son House
>
> Bix Beiderbecke
>
> Charlie Poole
>
> John Coltrane
>
> Bix Beiderbecke
>
>
> "Our"  and olders generations don't seem to be bothered by it too
> much...since these were all true musical geniuses..

Beiderbecke twice? Or maybe the second one could be replaced by Bunny  
Berigan...

Take care,


Joe
--
CAT: Comfort Assistance Technician

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