What a crappy way to start the day:
Singer, Songwriter Warren Zevon Dies
I was first turned onto Zevon in high school by my French teacher. I enjoyed his music then, and still do now. Some catchy tunes with the most bizarre lyrics, Zevon showed a talent for keeping people off balance, and I loved it.
I'm sure there are other people writing gloriously twisted lyrics, but I doubt many can do it with the joy Warren Zevon seemed to take from it. It takes a special person to be twisted and happy, and he always struck me that way. His death leaves a void that may not be filled.