Today is Warren Zevon's birthday. Musician, lyricist and poet, there are not enough words to describe this musical genius. like many others I first came across him in the late 70's with Excitable Boy. Songs like Werewolves of London and Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner are just two of his many unique and beautiful songs.
Warren died, aged 57, in 2003. He had a phobia about attending doctors and, as a result, his lung cancer was diagnosed too late to be treated. When he found out that he was dying from the disease he said "I'm OK with it, but it'll be a drag if I don't make it till the next James Bond movie comes out". He did make it to the next Bond movie which ironically enough was called Die Another Day.
He faced death with great stoicism and humour. If you can find the time you can see his last appearance on the Dave Letterman Show. Letterman dedicated the full show to him and it is a moving tribute to this most unique musician. Shortly before his death he recorded The Wind for which he won a Grammy for his duet with Bruce Springsteen, Disorder in the House.
Happy Birthday Warren.
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