Psychedelic songwriter John Dawson dies at 64(New Riders Of The Purple Sage)

AP ^ | 7/23/09

[mylife]

SAN FRANCISCO — John "Marmaduke" Dawson, a longtime Grateful Dead collaborator who co-wrote "Friend of the Devil" and developed a devoted following with his psychedelic country group New Riders of the Purple Sage, has died. He was 64.

Dawson died Tuesday from stomach cancer in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where he had retired several years ago

[justkate]

OK...what an excellent response... There was so much transitional music in the late 60’s-70’s. And so many bands changing members that it’s hard when u hear a song to tell who was playing with who.

I would have called NRPS Alternative Country...yeah, like Flying Burritos, Gram Parsons & EmmyLou Harris, etc.

[blam]

Different Drum
(Linda Ronstadt & The Stone Ponys)
(Song was written by Mike Nesmith of the Monkees)

[Daniel II]

“Nah, I’m just worn out from this person died and that person died the last few months. Meanwhile we have a facist, illegitimate president taking us down the road to hell. I’m just worn out from it all.”

Buck up soldier. Who was it that said, “I have only begun to fight?” John Paul Jones?

Take care.

[blam]

Mom used to sing this song to me when I was a youngster:

Cattle Call
(Eddy Arnold)

[Richard Kimball]

I loved Linda Ronstadt. I know she didn't age well, but I saw her live at Armadillo World Headquarters right about the time she release Heart Like a Wheel, and she was the girl you were lucky enough to date once in high school and remembered the rest of your life.

[Richard Kimball]

He’s dead, too.

[mylife]

Fuggin outlaws

[mylife]

Spooky tooth rocked before Gary Wright made it his personal platform

[blam]

Ballard Of Jerry And Linda

[Daniel II]

Aw, come on! Okay, it was funny, but I’m almost in tears thinking this guy has had it.

I’ve been lurking on this board since 2004 and only recently decided to post. You guys have given me much courage. I’m of the belief that we are in a real fight for our very lives. It breaks my heart to see someone get discouraged. Please soldier on. And remain funny!

[mylife]

Tishamingo~Tennesee Mountain Angel

[upsdriver]

The Chocolate Watchband or The Thirteenth Floor Elevators were psychedelic but New Riders of the Purple Sage?

[Luke21]

Red hot women and ice cold beer. Great song.

[mylife]

Honest to God, I dont get it.

Gnight gang

[upsdriver]

I gots ta post a couple of their songs! :)

Chocolate Watchband; Are You Going to Be There(at the love-in)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxWFx5Cz_PQ

Thirteenth Floor Elevators; You’re Gonna Miss Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYh5oMDlWwQ&feature=related

[mylife]

wink. Music was a trip back then

[tinamina]

Oh darn...Once upon a time I worked at Rancho Nicasio and got to experience many nights of these guys, Clover (Huey Lewis), Asleep at the Wheel...great times those were.

[mylife]

Sounds like you had a blast

[Ammo Republic 15]

Yep, he “robbed” my head a few times...;^)

[ASOC]

I went to school with the Ronstadts. Daddy owned a hardware store in town.

And yes, she was drop dead killer gorgeous! Not that I was fit to even be in the same hallway, but I got to see her a lot floating around at class change.

She still has a beautiful voice, but has filled out a bit, as have most of us.

BTW, absolutely loved her in Pirate of Penzance.