Hmmm, unexpected and sad news.
I have no worries with not being a country fan - I didn't like his songs, but that didn't stop him from pumping them out for many many years.
He seemed like a nice gentleman, who sang songs because he liked singing - good on him I say, he epitomised stoicism in music.
I'm sure he reached a milestone recently - 100 albums or something? That just adds to his legend.
His music will live on in the hearts of those who cherished his simple yet no-less valuable music - I'm sure there will be many fans of Australian music who will be impacted by the loss.
I look forward to hearing about the 'Slim Dusty Award' for services to Country Music - if he doesn't already have that honour, he will now.
As an Australian who liked Australians - I quietly mark his passing with some sadness, and also some celebration - celebration that is of a man who just kept playing his music -
The music will keep playing Slim, as we look forward to future generations influenced by his music, and we look back at his career and life- Looking forward, looking back
