Death of a genius by BlackoutNights

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Death of a genius

POSTED BY: BLACKOUTNIGHTS
UPDATED: Thursday, February 24, 2005 11:28
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Tuesday, February 22, 2005 7:11 AM

Hunter S. Thompson commits suicide.

Working in an Atlanta warehouse during the hot summer months in the late 80's, I was priviledged to be lent a book from a co-worker from the late, great Hunter S. Thompson. That book was "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" and totally changed the way I thought about journalism.

We don't see many "gonzo" journalists anymore. It's not because they don't exist, at least I don't think so, but because most of the time publishers prefer traditional writing. (Gonzo journalism is basically where the writer injects themself into the story).

Thompson, 67, apparantly shot himself in the head over the weekend. A sad ending for a great man. You'll be missed, man. You sure gave 'em hell.

"Keep Ted Turner and his goddamn Crayolas away from my movie!"—Orson Wells.

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Tuesday, February 22, 2005 7:32 AM

HJERMSTED

What a crazy and unique character. His counter-culture influence on the overall American psyche cannot be ignored. It's a shame how he decided to go out.

Hunter S. Thompson R.I.P. !!

mattro

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Thursday, February 24, 2005 11:28 AM

HJERMSTED

Pacifica's Democracy Now! newscast had a tribute to Hunter S. Thompson on yesterday's program:

http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=05/02/23/164218

enjoy!

mattro

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