From Colorado this morning comes the sad (but somehow not unexpected) news of the suicide of Hunter S. Thompson, the world's premiere "Gonzo" journalist.
Everyone who blogs should be in mourning today. Thompson's style of free-flowing, truth-light reporting, which owed much to the pioneering work of Jack Keoruac, was a pattern many bloggers seem to emulate. His early works, especially "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" and "Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail," had a huge impact on me back when I had a full head of hair and a full ration of innocence.
It makes me wonder how Gary Trudeau will mark this passing. Uncle Duke always struck me as being a nearly direct steal from Thompson's persona.
And I can't even bear to discuss the passing of John Raitt and Sandra Dee...how much can one nation stand?
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If you're interested in seeing where Hunter found Duke, pick up Edward Abbey's title "The Monkeywrench Gang" - the original eco-raider title. You'll find George Hayduke (and other inspiring characters) that clearly influenced Thompson and continue to inspire Trudeau.
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