¡Adiós! al Maestro

Paco de Lucia has passed away. Talk about a total bummer! I have been listening to and watching Paco play guitar for over 30 years. He exemplified total mastery, control, passion and excitement on his instrument and in the process entertained millions of people and influenced several generations of musicians. He was one of a kind and a true spirit who existed completely removed from the confines and crap of the “entertainment business”. He was a hero to countless guitar players, legitimized the modern appeal of flamenco music and is held in high regard in many other musical genres, including rock and gypsy-jazz (two of my favorites). Perhaps I will write more in the future but right now all I can do is be sad and say Rest in Peace.