Drew but 7/27/25 GA ➡️ Reprise

I just saw that today is the 6th anniversary of Sharon Jones' passing. What an incredible loss for the world that was.

But I take inspiration from the fact that she didn't release her first album until she was 40.

When we tell ourselves it's too late in life to start something it's almost always a lie. That's just the fear talking.

She was a remarkable musician who is dearly missed.

Nov 19, 2022 at 3:22amWeb
Show threadkorbermiteNov 19, 2022
@drewphish grateful i got to see her a few times, a true inspiration
Show threadDrew but 7/27/25 GA ➡️ RepriseNov 19, 2022
@korbermite I never had the privilege 😞
Show threadkorbermiteNov 19, 2022

@drewphish have you heard last year’s “Super Soul Revue” live release from Daptone? a beautiful little sample of the type of magical evening she & the crew could conjure

she really was the centre of a whole little universe

Show threadBryon WhitleyNov 19, 2022
@korbermite @drewphish I also was fortunate enough to see her play live a few times, and even meet her once. A true force of nature. 💗
Show threadPJNov 19, 2022
@drewphish she was an incredible talent and super nice person. Met her at the premiere of her documentary. Couldnt have been more gracious
Show threadJ.M.Hart (rowjimmy)Nov 19, 2022
@drewphish a Legend. A Queen. And, as you correctly note, an inspiration.
Show threadAndy SteeleNov 19, 2022
@drewphish I have a great video of her going OFF about John McCain that I took at an Obama fundraiser show. Thanks for the reminder to go dig that out.
Show threadAndy SteeleNov 19, 2022
@drewphish found a #SharonJones photo from that night. Will let you know when I excavate the video from some ancient hard drive
Show threadeggszacktlyNov 19, 2022
@drewphish just an absolute legend. Wild that much time has passed.
Show threadAbstract MonkNov 19, 2022
@drewphish Sharon Jones’s is responsible for a whole era of diy music, an unbelievable legend, and thank you Daptone records, which wouldn’t exist without her.
Show threadwebonaire has moved!Nov 19, 2022
@drewphish For me, the takeaway is more about persisting with your calling or what you love. While she may not have released an album until she was 40, she certainly didn't START at 40. Definitely an inspiration, though!
Show threadmadscientistNov 19, 2022
@drewphish she opened for #TTB at #RedRocks around 2015, it rained during her set, not only did the band keep on playing, she was splashing around in puddles on the stage just rocking #SoulSista