A champion
would be an
understatement...
.
You became what
most emergent musicians
dreamt of becoming,
Brilliant
Humble
Singular
Eloquent
A voice unequaled,
unpolluted by ambition,
talent that gave unselfishly,
a symbol of your star-generation…
Being a reflection of your mother's influences;
you shunned superstardom
to pursue your unbelievable gift.
And without polluting your body with
drugs, or selling your soul to false promises,
you became the singular sound of
myriad aspirations,
Raw
Refined
Powerful
Dexterous
Richly harmonic
Brilliantly melodious
Rhythmically imaginative
Interpreting fulgent melodies never
before attempted by an electric guitarist,
you have become a candidate for the pantheon
of rare genius that few can claim, or ever will…
I am proud to share your name with others,
a talent that influenced me for the better,
an artist that effectively changed how
I hear electric guitar, and all that
masquerades as such…
Rest in Peace...
.
richard lloyd cederberg
1/2023
        A NEW RACE OF HuMANS