The Gits
In between trying to finish a collection of short stories and novellas, editing another novel, and the general depression that has been hounding me like a bad hangover I have found myself falling back in step with my second musical awakening, a period between 1990 and 1994. Facing my own mortality of late, I have thought about all the greats who are no longer with us and it saddens me. Yes, yes, this is where I pine for the loss of Kurt Cobain, Andrew Wood, and Shannon Hoon. I may feel a sadness for their loss, but unlike some people I accept that they are really and truly dead. Another of those laments is for Mia Zapata of Git.
For those of you who don’t know Git, you are at a loss. Git was one of those bands that really had potential to mainstream by holding the course. They were raw and powerful, just what grunge was supposed to be. Then it was cut short all to suddenly with the murder of Mia. A few days ago I saw they released a greatest hits, which I always find ironic since so few people even know their name. This is industry semantics that always grind me raw. I prefer to think of this CD as simply some of their best work. it was a pleasure to listen to and took me back to a defining time in my musical existence.
Next time you light a candle for Kurt try lighting one for Mia too, she is just as deserving.
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