Chris Whitley. 1960-2005

Posted by: Malky on 23 November 2005

Just heard Chris Whitley has died at the tragically young age of 45.
Posted on: 24 November 2005 by u5227470736789524
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Originally posted by Malky:
Just heard Chris Whitley has died at the tragically young age of 45.


Sunday evening past, from lung cancer (though it was well known he had battled multiple demons for many years).

A great artist - Dirt Floor and Rocket House are must-haves in my opinion.

I saw him live in fall 2001, a memerizing solo acoustic performance.

Jeff A
Posted on: 24 November 2005 by Dave J
How extremely sad. I've enjoyed his music for ever since I heard his sublime debut album, "Living With The Law", with its off-beat steel guitar tunings and dark lyrics.

I understand he did some recording in Belgium in the 80's, has anyone heard any of this early work?

Dave