R.I.P. David Honeyboy Edwards
David “Honeyboy” Edwards, who just turned 96 in June this year, has passed away. He died of congestive heart failure. Honeyboy was a blues pioneer, having played with many of the Delta’s original trailblazers, including Robert Johnson. For me, Honeyboy was a link to a personal musical past as well as that of historical significance. The world is a quieter place now without him, but heaven just got a whole lot cooler.
All of you regulars are well aware of my love for Honeyboy and know this is weighing heavy on my heart today.
Please say a prayer for a man who helped lay the foundation for the music we call rock ‘n’ roll.
David “Honeyboy” Edwards, June 28, 1915 – August 29, 2011
Well dang, a bad day all around then. That’s too bad.
Comment by Jan — 2011/08/29 @ 20:24
:hug:
Makes me very sad.
Comment by DaGoddess — 2011/08/29 @ 20:28