Kevin Ayers R.I.P.

[TklDuo-Drew]

Kevin Ayers, former Soft Machine vocalist and visionary passed away on Feb 18th.

Here's my favorite song from his solo career:

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Drew

 

[kopfhorer]

I bought the first Soft Machine album, with him on it, years ago. I played it a lot. What a voice that guy had!

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[Bugman]

How is it I'd never heard of this man and his music until now? Damn. R.I.P. Mr. Ayers. 🙁

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2013/feb/20/kevin-ayers