I'm mostly saddened that I'm too young to know his work or what he stood for. But just from those 2 links he comes across as (to himself) little more than a humble, truth speaking, lover of music composition and a man of unquestionable integrity.....even if those who love his life and works see him as so much more. And I am far from saying anything to the contrary. But to be so respected, loved and highly thought of and to still see yourself as (potentially) just a man makes who he seems to have been infinitely more.

Again I think it would have been incredible to have been around when he was at his peak.

What a great world we would have if more people in the world had some of his qualities.

Great article Rich, its certainly made me want to know more about his music and life.