News that he has died aged 68. Fame came late for him.
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News that he has died aged 68. Fame came late for him.
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Oh bugger. I didn’t enjoy the last one (Changes) as much as the previous two but, still, a terrific way to go.
I like No Time For Dreaming best, his debut, released when he was 62.
His vocal similarity to James Brown put me off at first but, one day, I realised I don’t play much early Brown when he sang Soul and that I preferred Bradley’ singing those kind of songs. No-one beats Brown for fonk, though.
I wouldn’t choose stomach cancer as a way to die but it seems it was quick. He only cancelled a tour a couple of weeks ago, declaring he’d be back soon.