On Thursday, April 19, 2012, the world lost a great musician. His name was Greg Ham and he was the saxophonist, flutist, and keyboardist for the 1980’s group Men At Work. Personally, I am a big fan of Men At Work’s and have been since I was kid … which is when they were a band. It’s a very sad loss, especially since he was only 58 years old.
A couple of year’s ago, there was a scandal going on when Men At Work was accused of stealing the flute tune from one of their biggest hits, and one of my favorites, Down Under. They lost the case and Greg feared that he would go down in music history as the man who stole a flute solo, and this seemed to be something that haunted Greg until his death. Friends stated that he was not the same man after that.
Personally, I feel the case was shifty, but that’s just my opinion. I mean, why sue someone over 20 years after the fact. Strange, but true. And I honestly don’t know every single detail about it. My intuition just tells me it’s bull. Again, … my opinion.
That being said, … I wanted to write a little note to Greg on here from a fan for life.
Dear Greg,
You don’t know me, but I am a huge fan of Men At Work. I grew up with listening to your music … literally. I feel sad because you were taken so soon from this world, but I know you will find true peace on the other side.
I know you had your fears about how people would remember you after the court case concerning your song Down Under. I know it hurt you and you felt angry and embarrassed by it. Please know that I am pretty sure that most of your fans will not think about this when they listen to your music.
I remember watching you in a concert that my dad had taped. I was so amazed and impressed by the fact that you played so many different instruments and so beautifully. I have always seen you as a very talented individual who created a wonderful legacy of beautiful music. And this is coming from one of your fans!
I really, truly do believe that you will be remembered for the good contributions you left in this world and not something frivolous law suit. I am sorry that it was so tough on you and that this world brought you so much pain when you tried to bring them joy.
Please know that your fans still love you and will always remember you fondly. Please rest in peace, my friend. May we one day meet on the flip side so that I can Thank You personally for giving me the gift of your wonderful music with Men At Work.
Thanks for the music, Greg Ham!
With Love … Your fan,
Deanna
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