An overlooked member of the 27 Club
He died of a barbiturate overdose at age 27 about a year after Canned Heat played Woodstock, within a close time frame of other famous members like Brian Jones, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and Jim Morrison.
His Wikipedia entry is a very sad read. He didn’t easily connect with people and he struggled with depression and suicidal tendencies. He wasn’t about the glitz and glamour of celebrity. He wasn’t interested in owning a home and preferred living amongst nature in his camper.
The world lost this talented and introspective soul along with his contribution to music too soon. RIP.