Rock 'n Roll legend Fats Domino died today at 89. Never heard of him? If that's the case then your a young punk and your frame of reference only dates back to the Doobie Brothers.
Those of us who grew up on ' Blueberry Hill' will also associate this today other names of the era of the Fifties and Sixties: Bill Haley and the Comets, Elvis, Pat Boone, Chuck Berry and wild man, Jerry Lee Lewis. It's not often one hears about a guy marrying his 13 year old cousin when he was 23 but he did. After this revelation his career waned. Go figure.
I don't wish to leave out the ladies but there weren't that many soloists in the era unless you count Shelly Fabres' singing 'Johnny Angel'. Most females were in groups. The Chiffons comes to mind.
Anyway, The Fats should be a reminder to all of us that life goes in generational cycles. Many, many celebrities of our age are giving it up; sports, musicians, actors.
It's a good reminder to enjoy life and think of all that's happened to us of a positive nature. As I've often said while referencing golf: "Folks, we're next up on the tee". If it's okay with you I'll pass on the honors.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment