We've lost another of the greats

I just read where Wilson Pickett has died of a heart attack at the age of 64. Somehow this seems too young. “Mustang Sally” and “In The Midnight Hour” are two of the best soul recordings ever. It's sad that we are losing the greats, not only do we lose wonderful music and talent, though they will live on through their recordings, but we have no one today capable of stepping up and continuing the tradition of great music these and other legends have given us.

These days, obviously, there is no one talented enough to compare to Ray Charles, Wilson Pickett, or Barry White, just to name three. These guys had more talent in their little fingers than, well, you get the idea. I'm not one of those people who pine for "the good old days", but so much of the music today is just crap.

R.I.P. Wilson Pickett 1941-2006