Posted on 10/30/2002 3:23:11 PM PST by Behind Liberal Lines
Legendary singer-song writer Warren Zevon, recently diagnosed with operable lung cancer, will make what could be his farewell performance on tonight's (Wed, Oct 30) episode of the CBS Late Show with David Letterman.
The Late Show website lists Zevon as tonight's only guest. In addition, radio host Howard Stern reported that the entire episode will be a tribute to the rocker.
Zevon, one of rock music's wittiest and most original songwriters, received the cancer diagnosis in August. His representatives made the announcement that the cancer was untreatable last month.
The author of such hits as "Werewolves of London," "Poor, Poor, Pitful Me" and "Hasten Down the Wind," Zevon has long been a favorite of Letterman, making frequent guest appearances, and even serving as substitute band leader when Paul Shaffer was unavailable.
A frequent collaborator with artists such as Jackson Browne, R.E.M and Don Henley, Zevon's songs have been covered by such artists as Linda Ronstandt, Stevie Nicks, Hank Williams, Jr. and the Grateful Dead.
The Late Show airs on CBS at 11:30 pm EST. Check local listings.
I just watched my taped version of the show for the third time. It goes without saying I love Warren and was so happy to see him. He was obviously weak. His singing was thin and without power but that somehow made it all the more beautiful. What a brave soul.
I am currently producing a Warren Zevon Tribute Concert in Santa Barbara California. I will post details soon, probably by next Wednesday. Warren Zevon is finally getting the respect that is long over due.
Thanks for the ping. I haven't replied to any of the posts about Warren because I had too much to say. The man has inspired and amused me for about 25 years. I decided to be quiet and read what everyone else had to say. FR has some great music lovers.
Anyway, That Late Night appearance is hopelessly stuck in my head--and refuses to go away. I gotta get myself a copy of that tape. Like I said before, I've neer seen anything like that before. I'm hoping this wasn't the last appearance he makes, although it probably is. Howard Stern mentioned he was trying to get him, but that he was "taken" from them by Letterman. He also metioned that, after seeing him on Letterman, that it may have been a good thing! But I disagree--Zevon was magnificient and courageous.
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