When I heard that he had perhaps had too big a shot of Demerol, I thought he was probably in so much pain from the rehearsal the previous night and, looking out over the 50 concerts looming in the future, thought, “F-— it” and upped the dose from temporary to permanent relief of pain. This article makes me think this more than ever.
I’ve seen 50 year old country singers who would get worn out just standing there strumming a guitar and singing their songs. A 50 year old Michael Jackson moonwalking all over a huge stage. I don’t think so.
If you are going to OD Demerol is probably a pretty good way to go.