One of the last of the true originals.
I had the good opportunity to open
for him and his band at a club in
Wilkes Barre, Pa. in 1985.
His performance that night was one
of pure musical genius and total hilarity.
https://youtu.be/cxNw1WAEvTE
https://variety.com/2019/music/news/sin ... 203229012/
Leon Redbone R.I.P.
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Leon Redbone R.I.P.
Information is not knowledge.
Knowledge is not wisdom.
Wisdom is not truth.
Truth is not beauty. Beauty is not love.
Love is not music. Music is the best.
- Frank Zappa
Knowledge is not wisdom.
Wisdom is not truth.
Truth is not beauty. Beauty is not love.
Love is not music. Music is the best.
- Frank Zappa
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Re: Leon Redbone R.I.P.
Bummer.
I love the obit on his web page.
I love the obit on his web page.
Charlie
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Re: Leon Redbone R.I.P.
One of my favorite musicians - and characters - ever. Rest in peace, Leon.
"If you take music out of this world, you will have nothing but a ball of fire." - Balochi musician
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Re: Leon Redbone R.I.P.
A musician with great style and humor.