First show of the day, Riverview Park.
(Chattanooga, TN 8/4/05)
Used To It (1.9 MB)
from Used To It
Music Video for Down! on our MySpace page.
(Just hold your nose.)
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March 11, 2004
Dave Blood, R.I.P.
You probably can't say about many loves in your life that they never disappointed you. A lot of bands inspired and entertained me, but The Dead Milkmen were the only band I actually wished I was in. I had the good fortune to meet them once after a show in Florida. I've met other "idols" and left thinking I would now have to separate the art from the artist.
But not with the Milkmen. They were just a bunch of nice guys, in a great band, maybe even somewhat surprised at being popular enough to record albums and tour the country. Even when they stopped playing together, it wasn't a breakup. They remained friends and continued to collaborate on other projects. That's uncommon and really inspiring.
Milkmen bass player Dave Blood took his own life a couple of days ago. I am very sad that one of my heroes, who gave so much joy to me, can't have a long life of boundless joy himself.
But life is a long struggle for a lot of us. No one can know why he chose suicide. I only hope he's found relief from whatever question this answered for him.
(see also http://www.deadmilkmen.com/)
