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Bill Black

American bassist (1926–1965).

Born September 17th, 1926 in Memphis.

Died October 21st, 1965 at 39 years old in Memphis (brain cancer).

Occupations
bassist, session musician
Wikipedia

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson