I was shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of Jason Molina at the weekend.
I have several albums by him as a solo artist and with one of his bands, Magnolia Electric Co. and I believe that he had a great talent. Fortunately I was able to see him play a solo gig in Newcastle (The Cluny) a few years ago and he seemed in fine form and appeared to be in good health but I understand that he has had a health problem (brought on by excess alcohol) for some time now.
It's always hard when a great talent is lost but at the age of only 39, the loss is harder to comprehend.
RIP Jason.
Check out 'Lonesome Valley' here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etGlfBPFs4w
And 'Spanish Moon Fall And Rise' here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV7-HM_Mg1k
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