My Tribute to Benjamin Orr & Brian Connolly
Just felt compelled to give a little tribute to 2 of my very favorite artist that are no longer with us.
Benjamin Orr, bassist for the group The Cars died 8 years ago tomorrow of cancer. He wrote and sang half of all the Cars material and was truly a great artists and one of the reasons the Cars were so successful.
Benjamin Orr 9/8/1947-10/3/2000
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmK8ea-K6JE
Also, most of you here know about my obsession with my other favorite group, The Sweet (which goes back as far as my love for the Eagles-some 30+ years). Tho they weren't well known here in the states, they were one of the biggest selling groups there has ever been in the UK. The lead singer of Sweet was Brian Connolly, he died in 1997 of heart and liver failure due to his constant struggle with alcoholism. He would have been 63 years old this Sunday.
Brian Connolly 10/5/1945-2/9/1997
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k1-k...eature=related
Their music has meant so much to me over the years, I just wanted to share it with you. Thanks for indulging me a little!
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