Today marks the 8th anniversary of Mark Sandman's death. He died of a heart attack while on stage, though a tragic loss, a fitting end for an artist, he died doing what he loved. But this diary isn't about remembering his death, it's about remembering his life. His music, most of which was made with the band Morphine, was simply amazing. Dark, yet never a downer, successfully combining elements of rock, jazz, and blues in a way that moved me in ways nothing else has. Creating his own sub-genre, "Low Rock." His band's follow up, Twinemen, named after a comic Sandman created, certainly offers up something similar, but unique, which is for the best. Not much is known about his early life, as Sandman, unlike most celebrities, kept his private life private. So, I'll try to let his music speak for him as much as possible.
I know this isn't political, but it felt like it was needed. Aside from a tribute to an amazing musician, it provides a break from all the Libby diaries.
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