Showing posts with label John Denver. Show all posts
Showing posts with label John Denver. Show all posts

Friday, December 31, 2010

HNY

On this day of resolutions and merriment, I am taking a moment to honor the 25th anniversary of a plane crash that took the life of Rick Nelson...


5/8/40-12/31/85

I am also celebrating the the 67th birthday of John Denver...

12/31/43-10/12/97

Be safe tonight and have a very HNY.



Thursday, December 31, 2009

John Denver and Rick Nelson

Today is John Denver's 66th birthday...

12/31/43-10/12/97

And 24 years since we lost Rick Nelson...

5/8/40-12/31/85

Two deals today for A Deal A Day In December.

An Open Edition 11x14 signed print of John Denver for $60 (regular price $200).

A Limited Edition 16x20 numbered and signed framed print of Rick Nelson for $300 (regular price $600).

Shipping is extra.

If you are interested in today's deal, email: info@cheshercat.com. Please include "Day 30 Deal" in the subject line and which print you are interested in. Include your City, State, Country, Zip in the email so we can determine shipping.

Each person who emails will be notified of their status.

If the first person doesn't submit the payment to PayPal in the allotted time, the second person will be contacted and so on and so on.

Here's hoping there's sunshine in all our lives every day in 2010...



Everybody's gotta believe...





You can see lots more pictures and learn more about John Denver, Rick Nelson and the 46 other musicians in my tribute book, .

Monday, October 12, 2009

John Denver

It was 12 years ago today that John Denver lost his life in a plane crash.

John Denver
12/31/43 - 10/12/97


Take John home with a Monday sing-a-long...








Most of the photographs on this blog are available to own. Please inquire via email to info@cheshercat.com. You can also see lots more pictures and learn more about John Denver and the 47 other musicians in my tribute book, .

Sunday, October 12, 2008

John Denver

Eleven years ago today, an experimental airplane piloted by John Denver plunged into the ocean off the coast of California. A huge loss.

John Denver
12/31/43 - 10/12/97




Fly high, John.

Monday, December 31, 2007

Birth and Death

On this day 64 years ago, the world welcomed singer, songwriter, environmentalist, advocate and pilot, John Denver. A happy day indeed.

John Denver
12/31/43 - 10/12/97

This song is usually attributed to Peter, Paul and Mary but it was actually written by Denver.


Sadly, on this same day 22 years ago, the world lost the very talented singer, songwriter and actor, Rick Nelson in a tragic plane crash.

Rick Nelson
5/8/40 - 12/31/85

While this song became a huge hit for Rick Nelson, it was written by Gene Pitney, another one of the musicians honored in Everybody I Shot Is Dead.

Sunday, January 14, 2007

I Feel Bad

Two weeks ago it was New Year's Eve. December 31, 2006.

December was when I faithfully started paying tribute to my dearly departed musicians on their birthdays and deathdays. In order to remember (don't forget, my brain is made of Swiss cheese), I mark them on my calendar a month in advance. Just like I put EISID as a to do item on every day. Here's what February looks like:

Even with all this, I still missed two tributes. One birthday and one deathday. On December 31st. And the only reason I realized my faux pas was because I was working on the book today so I could check off today's "Write on Everybody." I dipped into my 'To Scan' file and pulled out a set of negs. As I finished scanning all 34 photos, I had this haunting feeling. I looked him up on my list and kicked myself. He died on New Year's Eve. How did I miss putting that on my calendar?

I looked at my calendar. I didn't forget. His name was there, along with another musician - for his birthday. I don't know how I missed it. I'd like to say it was because I was out partying, but that would be a lie. I was here. On my computer. Just like I am now. Working.

Time to rectify my lapse. Two weeks late to the day. Better late than never? I hope so.

Both died in plane crashes. One on the other's birthday.

Rick Nelson
5/8/40 - 12/31/85


John Denver
12/31/43 - 10/12/97

A moment of silence for Rick and a Happy Birthday to John. Albeit, belated.

I miss you both.