Vic Chesnutt, R.I.P.

December 29, 2009

This world of ours lost one of our greatest artists on Christmas Day: Vic Chesnutt. You can read the particulars here.

A family friend of ours and a dear friend of Chesnutt, Jem Cohen, offered up this beautiful quote in honor of Vic:

The most important story to report now is not Vic’s death but a life and work overflowing with insight, humor, and, yes, resilience. The second most important story here has to do with a broken health care system depriving so many of the help they need to stay around and stay sane, and a society that never balks at providing more money for more wars but fights tooth and nail against decent care for its citizens.

Hear, hear.

For those unfamiliar with Vic Chesnutt and his amazing work, below are a few samples. The first is from his latest work – released last Fall. The second is one of my favorite songs of his. And the third is a fun interview he did about his collaborative works. But do yourself a favor and seek out more of his work. You won’t be sorry.

Rest in peace, Vic. We’ll miss you.