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Thread #110526 Message #2320377
Posted By: Big Mick
19-Apr-08 - 07:27 PM
Thread Name: Musicians y' wish y'd seen sober (them)
Subject: RE: Musicians y' wish y'd seen sober (them)
Shane McGowan. Saw him so drunk he pissed his pants, and then fell off the stage. There was nothing humorous or cute about it. It was disgusting and sad. The man is brilliant, but that moment I was furious that he thought so little of his audience as to show up in this shape.
Sly Stone is legendary. Another brilliant songwriter, arranger, and performer. I remember seeing him sing "Stand" once and it sent absolute chills through me. But more times than not, when I have gone to see him, he was late, and high when he finally started.