Sometimes people leave this world when you aren't expecting it. Other times their obituaries are given more coverage than their careers. Such is the case with Desmond Dekker. At least in this country.
As with every musician whose work I enjoy and cherish, his passing is a reminder to delve into the history of the genres I love and to listen more avidly. I've seen every sitcom joke.. but there are still variations of the 4/4 I IV V progression that I haven't heard. A way of turning a phrase both lyrically and musically that I have yet to experience.
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