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Once in a while a musical force will burst on the scene and forever change that scene. Lynyrd Skynyrd was such a
force. The power that rested in Allen Collins, Gary Rossington and Ronnie VanZant and the rest of the band can never be forgotten
or underestimated. To this day, three decades after the tragedy that decimated the original Skynyrd band, millions of fans
still buy the records, feel the songs, understand the power.
Bob Marley's Funeral Speech
"His message was a protest against injustice, a comfort for the opressed. He stood there, performed there,
his message reached there and everywhere. Today's funeral service is an international right of a native son. He was born in
a humble cottage nine miles from Alexandrea in the parish of St.Ann. He lived in the western section of Kingston as a boy
where he joined in the struggle of the ghetto. He learned the message of survival in his boyhood days in Kingston's west end.
But it was his raw talent, unswerving discipline and sheer persiverance that transported him from just another victim of the
ghetto to the top ranking superstar in the entertainment industry of the third world."
J imi Hendrix was born Johnny Allen Hendrix on November
27, 1942. On September 11, 1946, James Marshall Hendrix became Jimi's official name. Jimi was discovered by Chas Chandler,
bass player for The Animals. Chas became Jimi's manager, and shortly thereafter Jimi formed The Experience with Noel Redding
on bass and Mitch Mitchell on drums. The group released their first single, Hey Joe, on December 13, 1966. In May of 1967,
the group released their first album, Are you experienced? Jimi Hendrix died on September 18 1970.
Jerry Garcia was a unique artist who both symbolized and transcended his era. His work as lead guitarist,
singer and composer for the Jerry Garcia Band and the Grateful Dead created his reputation as a superb and versatile musician.
Throughout three decades, Jerry was a tireless performer who brought joy to millions of fans. In addition to being a rock
star, he was also an industrious and introspective visual artist whose drive to express himself went well beyond playing concerts
and making recordings.
BRAD NOWELL (guitar, vocals)
ERIC WILSON(bass)
BUD GAUGH (drums)
May 25, 1996 is a day all beloved and true Sublime fans will never forget. The lead vocalist/guitarist
Bradley Nowell was found dead by his fellow bandmate Bud Gaugh at 11:30 AM in a San Fransisco hotel room due to a heroin overdose.
He died at 28 leaving behind a band, a wife, a son, and one of the most endearing albums of 1996: Sublime.
The album is in a category of its own mediating reggae, folk, and punk rock. During recording of the self-titled
album it was one of the hardest times for the band. Brad, having his ups and downs with heroin and battling his addiction
created alot of stress for everyone. However, this was how Brad felt it was easiest to express himself; on heroin.
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