Damn. Rest in peace, John.
This article shows him being dealt a pretty fucking shitty hand. Most of us can't imagine the weight of that burden. Doesn't absolve him of responsibility for his actions but I can start to understand how we are here.
His brilliance is obvious and I can only imagine what he overcame to have the impact that he did. My heartfelt condolences to all of you who were lucky enough to know him.
My submission to the playlist:
That Wrecking Ball by Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange)
I've taken to leaning these past few days
A little too heavy on my walking cane
Cause I'm afraid she's swinging my way
That wrecking ball
Now with all my ducks in a row
With one pull I could let them go
Not to lose, just to show
I could catch them all
But every man bears a burden
His own beast by the horns
That he hides from the world
When he's young and strong
Looking over his shoulders
Half tattered and torn
Still standing tall
But every year rolls on like a runaway train
Every beast grows stronger as the pendulum swings
To and fro, and on she goes
That wrecking ball
I've just seen that rock of ages
I've just held my savior's hand
We danced on the water
With my head on her shoulders
She swore to never let me fall
And wouldn't time seem so kindly
If every bright eyed girl could be more like you
And shelter me me
From that wrecking ball
That wrecking ball