Kevin Ayers of Soft Machine died Monday aged 68.
Kevin Ayers dies aged 68 | Music | guardian.co.uk
I had a roommate who was really into his solo stuff a couple of years ago and she played it quite a bit, so I got into him then. Sad to hear.
Enjoy this Soft Machine clip from 1967:
The Soft Machine - 1967 - Soon, Soon, Soon - YouTube
and I also can't help but post this earworm + ludicrous video:
Caribbean Moon - Kevin Ayers (1973) - YouTube
~Rae
RIP Kevin Ayers
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02-20-2013, 08:23 AMRaeRIP Kevin Ayers
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02-21-2013, 09:48 AMSwishGood to see you posting here Rae......even with sad news. Hope all is well.Quote:
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02-21-2013, 10:27 AMjonnyhambone
Too bad - he had a short but pretty good life it seems. I can't believe how unfamiliar I am with his solo work, esp. with how much I love Soft Machine.
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02-24-2013, 06:46 PMRoyY51My one and only experience with Soft Machine was hearing them open a four-band bill featuring the headliner, Jimi Hendrix. I wasn't expecting much, so I was blown away by how good they were. Nobody could top Hendrix, but of the three warm-up acts (Soft Machine, Blue Cheer, Electric Flag) they were the best!Quote:
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02-26-2013, 12:06 PMRae
hi Swishy
Sweet Deceiver is the only album I actually own but it's a great record.Quote:
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~Rae