You were blessed to be able grow up with him and play.
I remember Giraffe and NRG. I grew up in Silicon Valley
in the 70’s there when music and innovation was exploding.
The music is the soundtrack for the century. Kevin was brilliant a
musician we just don’t see his kind and heart and brilliance anymore.
God Bless you Kevin and I’ll be listening to you until I leave the planet
That’s fantastic. That’s how I heard it. Mark and Brian. I know there should’ve been more but just to have this in my constant driving rotation shows how it really didn’t age.
WOW! Like Steely Dan was reborn! Love the harmonies! Thanks to Mark & Brian (KLOS 95.5FM, L.A.) for introducing me to this group! (R.I.P. Kevin) SOOOO wish there was more!
I couldn’t tell you how many school assignments I have done that are based on him. I even did a critical review on Shaming of the True and did darn near perfect (Sort of a roundabout way of getting more people to know who he is!)
Way to go, savantiflag! I do the same thing! I loved Kevin. Saw him at the Trubador in 96′. He was amazing. My band started learning his music. I was so sad when I heard he had died. We miss you Kevin. Just imagine his voice on that Tuesday album. Coulda been sooo much better!
If there are rock bands in Heaven, Kevin is writing, singing, playing, arranging and producing music conceived in his hearth with an unfaltering commitment to the spirit of his artistic vision.
(For a look into Kevin’s views on the music business and his messages through stunning music and lyrics, check out his masterpiece, “The Shaming of the True”, which was completed after his death.)Kevin’s tragic accidental death wasn’t just a loss to loved ones everywhere (family, friends and fans alike); it was a incalculable loss to the world of music.
Kevin had infinitely scalable musical talent at and beyond the level of any contemporary artist. He was exceptionally creative and musically versatile, a sort of a modern-day Mozart. But he refused to suck up to the industry and paid dearly for his principles. Others around him (notably Sheryl Crow, an ex-girlfriend whose career his gave a huge boost to with his work on her hit record “Tuesday Night Music Club”) all played along. But Kevin Gilbert always played his music and his life his way.
@turok0404 He died of the same thing Michael Hutchence from INXS died of - erotic asphyxiation. It’s where people cut off their air supply during sex to try and heighten the sexual experience - very dangerous & crazy.
What an awesome tune such a profound chord progression. What a shame though Kevin Gilbert died so young @ 29…… I sure hope someone saved a seat for him on the last plane out.
Kevin was one of my friends, we grew up playing music in the SF bay area (NRG, Giraffe). He was this mixture of unbelievable talent and amazing humility, never thinking he was good enough which contributed to his passing sadly. It was his humility and brilliance that drove him to be one of the best musicians I ever had the privilage of knowing. We use to play at his studio in Pasadena on Tuesday nights, that’s where Cheryl Crow’s first CD name came from, he CREATED her! I miss him dearly =’(.
Will be listening to you until the Last Plane Out
You were blessed to be able grow up with him and play.
I remember Giraffe and NRG. I grew up in Silicon Valley
in the 70’s there when music and innovation was exploding.
The music is the soundtrack for the century. Kevin was brilliant a
musician we just don’t see his kind and heart and brilliance anymore.
God Bless you Kevin and I’ll be listening to you until I leave the planet
@myampisbroken AMEN
Karma’s a mofo, Sheryl Crow! You’ll get your someday for what you did to KG.
@JohnWesleyPowell
That’s fantastic. That’s how I heard it. Mark and Brian. I know there should’ve been more but just to have this in my constant driving rotation shows how it really didn’t age.
I always liked this song. I wish they would have used an airplane with engines and propellers for the video.
Greetings from sodom… how I wish you were here
@TrickAssassins Sorry for your loss. I enjoy the music he left for us if that helps.
WOW! Like Steely Dan was reborn! Love the harmonies! Thanks to Mark & Brian (KLOS 95.5FM, L.A.) for introducing me to this group! (R.I.P. Kevin) SOOOO wish there was more!
I couldn’t tell you how many school assignments I have done that are based on him. I even did a critical review on Shaming of the True and did darn near perfect
(Sort of a roundabout way of getting more people to know who he is!)
Brilliant man.
Beautiful genius. This album changed my life.
Way to go, savantiflag! I do the same thing! I loved Kevin. Saw him at the Trubador in 96′. He was amazing. My band started learning his music. I was so sad when I heard he had died. We miss you Kevin. Just imagine his voice on that Tuesday album. Coulda been sooo much better!
If there are rock bands in Heaven, Kevin is writing, singing, playing, arranging and producing music conceived in his hearth with an unfaltering commitment to the spirit of his artistic vision.
(For a look into Kevin’s views on the music business and his messages through stunning music and lyrics, check out his masterpiece, “The Shaming of the True”, which was completed after his death.)Kevin’s tragic accidental death wasn’t just a loss to loved ones everywhere (family, friends and fans alike); it was a incalculable loss to the world of music.
Kevin had infinitely scalable musical talent at and beyond the level of any contemporary artist. He was exceptionally creative and musically versatile, a sort of a modern-day Mozart. But he refused to suck up to the industry and paid dearly for his principles. Others around him (notably Sheryl Crow, an ex-girlfriend whose career his gave a huge boost to with his work on her hit record “Tuesday Night Music Club”) all played along. But Kevin Gilbert always played his music and his life his way.
@turok0404 He died of the same thing Michael Hutchence from INXS died of - erotic asphyxiation. It’s where people cut off their air supply during sex to try and heighten the sexual experience - very dangerous & crazy.
why did he die?
Spread the gospel!
I have turned SO many people away from Sheryl Crow by telling them the story
What an awesome tune such a profound chord progression. What a shame though Kevin Gilbert died so young @ 29…… I sure hope someone saved a seat for him on the last plane out.
LOVE THISSSSS
It beats having someone else do the strangulation.
Genius, pure unadulterated genius….. nothing else describes Kevin…
Kevin was one of my friends, we grew up playing music in the SF bay area (NRG, Giraffe). He was this mixture of unbelievable talent and amazing humility, never thinking he was good enough which contributed to his passing sadly. It was his humility and brilliance that drove him to be one of the best musicians I ever had the privilage of knowing. We use to play at his studio in Pasadena on Tuesday nights, that’s where Cheryl Crow’s first CD name came from, he CREATED her! I miss him dearly =’(.
Yes! Thank you very much for posting this! This is Still an awsome song!!