Hi it si a bloody shame when anybody falls victim to Drugs of any kind.
I have never seen the DG play live and only heard a couple of his albums.
I am not old enough to have heard him in his prime.
He is getting on a bit now and as with many old stagers he maybe should be taking it easy and enjoying the fruits of his past contributions,
If he is enjoyig himself that is great.
If he is desperate for the cash that is sad.
IS it the amount that is asked to go see him that is causing most distress?
I understand there were a couple of support acts and the chance to a see an aging and past his best legend on offer for under twenty quid.
I reckon if he comes to a handy venue around here I would spalsh out on a ticket and just go along with the experience.
As I did last yeat with Bert jansch.
If you were disapointed by this incarnation of one of your hero's I understand, but the major part of the mans legend to those of us who dont know him personaly is HE inovated,he travelled and brought a new sound to the guitar. Then he shot up and dropped out of sight.
Now he is 70 what did you expect.
If you are being honest I think what you got was what you paid for.
Its just that your expectations were somewhat higher than reality could possibly be.
LEts hope he gets straight or enjoys the rest of his life.
Heres a tip
DOnt go see him again.