i've read Kristin's last posts on twitter and they got me worried about Vic Chesnutt... for what i've understood, there might be some complicated health issue, but i'm not sure... sorry if this seems a bit off-topic. though i guess that one can't think that asking or speaking about Vic in Kristin's forum can be out of place.
Vic's "At the Cut" is one of the three records that have moved me and impressed me the most this year.
EDIT: I've been contacted by a reporter who spoke with Tina. She confirmed that Vic is in a coma but did not confirm the cause. It seems to me that I may have been wrong in making that statement about the specifics of Vic's situation. Either wrong in making the statement, or wrong in the fact. Either way, I feel that Tina should be in charge here, if anyone can be.
Ugh. In many ways, this has been a dreadful few days.
Vic is in a deep coma and we're not sure if he'll come through it.
This is a complicated and sad thing. Vic means so much to this world and yet, if someone doesn't want to be here, how can we insist they stay? Say your kind of a prayer.
This has hit K really hard...she and Vic have a special understanding.
Love.
i was hoping not to read something serious, and this just made me really sad. thanks for your answer Billy... i know how special Vic is for you, and as an artist he is to me as well, i can't believe what i've just read.
sending lots of positive energy your way...
Oh no, I havse been trying to find out what was wrong for a whle, still hoping that it wouldn't be that bad. Devastated now.
i'm crying a little, thinking about him... i have this strange feeling in my heart.
sending my thoughts, prayers, & good vibes....
love and hugs.
So sorry to hear about this.
Sending love to you guys, Vic and his family,
Leslie
Wow. My heart goes out to you and Vic. I wish you well.
This is very sad, thanks for the news, sending prayers...
Hope that this all turns out okay, somehow...You'll all be in my thoughts and prayers today.
Sending my love and light your way. Vic is one of the good ones.
This is shocking... I hope thing turn out alright, if that's possible, Vic will be in my prayers too, hope all this positive energy will somehow help.
Love and healing to Vic. So sorry to hear of this.
Both you guys and Vic have been in my thoughts ever since I heard about what happened. I'm sending all my love and positive energy to you.
Hell. Many years ago, I discovered both K & Vic in about the same month, and quickly decided these were the two most special singer-songwriters in the known universe. Only later did I find out about the connection between them, and I can tell you, it gave me quite a thrill. Kristin & I spent half our time talking about Vic in that first interview.
He looked so great when he was out here recently.
Damn.
love-
F.
this is so, so sad. and Billy, I think you really hit on something important when you said "if someone doesn't want to be here, how can we insist they stay?"
I hope Kristin's coping well.
I felt sick reading this news. Vic has been one of my most treasured musical 'finds' over the last couple of years and I found him through reading and listening to K talk so warmly about him. It goes without saying that the best of wishes are going out to everyone touched by this, and to the man himself.
and so all you observers in your scrutiny
don't count my scars like tree rings
my jigsaw disposition, its piecemeal properties
are either smoked or honey cured
by the panic pure
So sad to hear this... I have abiding memories of the real specialness of K & Vic's concert at the Union Chapel...
Humble and gracious
The gravity of the situation
goodbye, vic. if it is so. :(
just read K's tweet:
"he's gone...so much to go away in a moment"
...my condolences...
i can't believe it. i can't :(
Feel so sad
I do not remember ever being so bummed out by a death. I guess I've been lucky in that respect.
Does anyone else feel...
laying in bed, listening to North Star Deserter last night, I couldn't help but feel as though, hearing Vic's songs now that he is no longer with us, besides the incredible, gut-wrenching sadness, they have taken on a whole new meaning - it's as if he really knew something we didn't. I could explain further but I'm afraid it will end up sounding rather morbid. But it's eerie. Just plain eerie.
I am so very sorry to hear about this. My heart goes out to Vic's family and friends. I will never forget seeing Vic and Kristin trade songs at The Mint (tiny club in Los Angeles) in the 90s. I felt honored and privileged to be there; to experience this wonderful musician share his soul with us. He will be sorely missed.
i just read this sad news. It made front page news on msnbc.com
be free now, Vic :(
Here's a live duet of Panic Pure... the definitive version... http://www.mediafire.com/?jhmyyeuzxmq
I am so sorry to hear this news. My heart goes out to everyone that knew Vic or was touched by his music.
I saw him for the first time in June, supporting Jonathan Richman. I admire how he could find humor in such dark subjects.
It still annoys me that manufactured artists can have success while people like Vic and Kristin are largely ignored. Still, the few that do appreciate such art, really do love what you do.
RIP Vic :(
Sorry to hear to news; like some others here, Vic was a recent find for me thanks to K. When you have just 'discovered' something you begin to love and then have taken away is just gut-wrenching. Our thoughts are with Vic's family and friends, and to K&B and family.
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