NationStates Jolt Archive


The Late Great Elvin Jones, Sept 9,1927 - May 18, 2004

Pure Thought
20-05-2004, 00:44
It would be a shame to let the death of a drummer like Elvin Jones --- a drummer's drummer --- go by without paying tribute to him.

I first saw him when I was younger and several times afterwards. His fluid power and grace had to be heard and seen.

At 76, he died too soon.

Respect, dude.

PT