Eddie Money, dead way too soon, age 70.

Early Eddie Money band. (I don't remember where I found this image. If it's "yours", leave a comment, I'll be happy to give attribution. No copyright infringement intended. Reproduced in memory of Eddie).

BBC: Eddie Money, Two Tickets to Paradise singer, dies at 70.

American singer Eddie Money, who had major US chart success in the 70s and 80s with songs such as Two Tickets to Paradise and Take Me Home Tonight, has died at the age of 70, [on Friday, September 13, 2019].

Money released 11 albums and sold nearly 30 million records in a career that spanned four decades.

More than anything, Money’s music was considered blue-collar at its core, which led him to be featured on “The King of Queens” in 2002, where he performed a selection of his hits for friend and star Kevin James.

Variety: Eddie Money, ‘Two Tickets to Paradise’ Singer, Dies at 70.

Known also for his comedic manner, both in his music videos and in interviews, he said last year that, despite his string of hit songs, he “missed the boat when it [came] to the big money.” In his typically self-deprecating manner, Money capped the conversation with this view: “The kids aren’t in jail, they’re not in rehab, nobody’s wrecked the car this week and there’s still milk in the refrigerator. I’m having a good month.”

As with many singers and bands, some of the better songs didn't receive the air play they deserved:

"We Should Be Sleeping":

"I'll Get By":

And his Geiko Ad, which isn't mentioned in any Top Geiko ad story or article. Which means it is the exception to the rule, therefore automatically defaulting to being the Best Geiko ad ever. And yeah, it is. Don't disagree with me on this. Or I'll doxx you:

His music and videos were a staple of MTV. His tours always did well. He took his music seriously, but he had a sense of humor about himself. I think this is why he's so likeable. He only learned of the cancer three weeks ago. We never know, do we. Like Mr. $ said, "every day above ground is a good day."

He will be missed. More of his songs, videos, interviews and performances can be found on You Tube.

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