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Originally Posted by afc wimbledon
Personal bug of mine, both SRV and Bob Marley, while fine musicians were by no means innovative or brought much new to their chosen styles, Jimmie Vaughan, SRV's brother is imho a better guitarist and his work with the Fabulous Thunderbirds was far more interesting.
Not saying they were lousy, but both were listened to by an audiance that didn't have much knowledge of the music they were making and so assumed they were masters as opposed to competant workmen.
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So, is that the mark of someone who died too soon? I suppose SRV's death was upsetting to me because his music is so good to listen to. I will admit I am not learned enough about blues and what SRV's impact to the trade was, but I know that I liked him.
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Originally Posted by afc wimbledon
Bruce Lee would not have become a mythic charachter had he not died, he would have probably followed a Norris, Seagal or Van Dam career curve just because martial art films are limited in their following, and his acting chops were at best ok. Had he made Fist of Fury 2, 3, 4, and 5 we would not view him in the same hallowed light.
Someone who did die too early, Otis Redding, who while he didn't die young, did die at the peak of his artistic powers and had he lived would have altered the direction of black music in the late 60's and 70's.
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I am going to disagree with you on Bruce Lee. His work as an actor was important (brought chinese martial art theatre (i.e. stars doing their own stunts), realistic style, innovative choreography, and most of all - a chinese face into the mainstream), but Bruce Lee's work was absolutely profound with respect to the world of martial arts. Norris and Segal are accomplished martial artists themselves, but neither of them were the fathers of a significant and impactful martial art in and of itself. Jeet Kune Do and it's philosophies are still revolutionary. His training regiment and physical fitness are still things of legend - he was probably one of the strongest and fastest men pound for pound on the planet. Bruce Lee was a brilliant man and without a doubt died too soon.
Agree with you on Otis... what an amazing voice.