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Hunter S Thompson dead !

Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 6:30 am
by Guilbert
After marts request for more obits for people who are not obscure
rock musicians.

How about Hunter S Thompson, american gonzo writer, who killed
himself this weekend.

Fear and loathing in Las Vegas is probably his most famous work.

Guilbert


Re: Hunter S Thompson dead !

Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 11:33 am
by nachovx
Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas was a great book, pity the movie was rubbish. He pioneered gonzo journalism - and probably influenced a lot of future artists/directors with his sub culture following.

A really good site is


Re: Hunter S Thompson dead !

Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 8:03 am
by Deuce Bigolo
Why,because he had the balls to write the way he did in that era?

He reminds me of a jaded rockstar hooked on drugs who occasionally puts in a memorable effort if you look at his entire life

cheers
B....OZ