[drphoto]

What a voice and spirit. Great lady. She faced the end with grace and dignity.

It's been a rough year for great musicians.

[Folsom]

I went to a concert once, her and the Dap Kings. Shame to see someone reaching for something essentially counter culture these days go so early.

[davidavdavid]

This has got to stop. 2017 soon upon us. Let's all "pray" that 2016 never be matched in the number of performers we'll have lost.

[The Ninja]

Can I trade my life for hers? I remember the first time I heard her and the Dap Kings. Just fantastic.

[charmerci]

This has got to stop. 2017 soon upon us. Let's all "pray" that 2016 never be matched in the number of performers we'll have lost.

Here's a big list* of 73 year old plus! famous rock and rollers - by no means anywhere complete - cripes, they missed the Jefferson Airplane just off the top of my head,  not even including tons of musicians in their (late) 60's.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/pictures/30-rockers-going-strong-after-70-20131022/fats-domino-85-0651567

It's from 3 years ago. Surprisingly, I think only Leonard Cohen has died in 3 years. I'd say that's a good record (ha, ha!) but it simply can't last. They're ALL getting up in years.

On the contrary, I think it's rather amazing that more aren't dead considering the druggie/alcoholic lifestyle that many of them lead.