American musician (1946–2013).
Born January 12th, 1946 in San Rafael.
Died August 5th, 2013 at 67 years old in Los Angeles (leukemia). [ref]
When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche