It is with great sadness, and additionally more than a little annoyance, that I must announce the death of myself, Dana S. Barnett, who was without a doubt one of the most extraordinary individuals of his time and a true unsung hero of his generation.
Being a true underground legend is no easy task, but Dana took to it with grace and aplomb. His intelligence, sensitivity, honesty and creativity - nay, genius! - were practically unmatched by anyone, and yet it was his humility and sly sense of humor that consistently charmed those lucky enough to find themselves in his orbit, for however brief an interval. He kept his feet firmly planted on the ground at a time when everyone else was busy losing their heads, and he never lost sight of the important things in life while others tilted at windmills and wasted their time engaging in petty disputes.
With his music, his art, poetry and philosophical explorations he demonstrated not only great wisdom, understanding, skill and diligence, but above all the kind of originality characteristic of the very finest artists and thinkers of any age. Always generous with his time and energy, he strove to leave the world a better place than with an almost maniacal degree of enthusiasm, frequently putting the needs and wishes of others well before his own. At the end of the day, is difficult to imagine a more authentic and genuinely gifted human being as Dana was, and it will no doubt be a very long time indeed before we see the likes of him again. He will be badly missed by all those whose lives he touched.
Dana S. Barnett died today on April 1, 2023 after a long and arduous struggle with a cocaine-addled polar bear. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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