Mahalia Jackson, a gospel singer was deeply influenced by the blues as were singers from all genres, including rock bands like the Stones and Pink Floyd, said 'Anybody singing the blues is in a deep pit yelling for help." I think that goes for singers from most genres. Some people's voices come from a place that many people do not ever want to go. Perhaps they sing to purge themselves of the memories and thoughts but instead of being healed, sometimes hell's magnet only drags them down deeper. Drugs and other self-destructive behavioral choices temporarily dull the pain but many succumb and join the 27 club, that is the large number of rock stars who died at age 27 or shortly afterwards. Today let's post songs by singers we will never get to see in concert again or the singers we wish we could have seen live. I would have loved to see Amy sing live. I did see Bowie 3 times. Still one of my favorites. Damn! I didn't get to see either of these guys live. What can we say about Bon Scott? So the theme is rock greats that are no longer with us. Lucky for us we have their music. It's always open thread here on VVV so if'n you're not into the 27 Club, just post your favorite rock songs and videos. We'd love to hear them. Be good to each other and to yourself. Peace Love and Rock n Roll!!!
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