Wow, there was a time when journalists actually asked interesting, learned, informed questions.

Alan Wilson should be remembered for the music not how he passed. He is still alive in the heart of the fans and his family. I wonder what his IQ was? From listening to him feel that he has an high level of intelligence. He has always fascinated me.

This guy was a true original. Didn’t feel genuine singing other peoples’ lyrics so he wrote his own words as what he called “the obvious solution.” Simple. And genius.

Completely fascinating guy. And you can hear that Boston accent. Dude was a killer guitar and harp player.

God, why did he have to die so young. I can listen to this guy talk about music for years

He had a unique sound and was good at expressing himself.

Al Wilson had a great analytical mind. He knows exactly what works with his sound and what doesn't. Great musician. The Blues was his life.

Blind Owl's performance on Refried Boogie on the Livin The Blues album is enormous. That chunky intro and his guitar solo relaxes me.

Alan was a super articulate cat..

Alan wasn't so socially awkward, as many have said. Very articulate, at least when discussing music.

On the Road Again , I think is my favorite because my dear mother left me when I was quite young , anyway , Fried Hockey Boogie , where they turn the Sunflower loose , "Go on , buzz a little bit Henry ! Wow !

Great interview. His harmonica playing and that guitar work on Boogie at Woodstock are perfect. Got to see Canned Heat in 1968 in San Antonio, somehow I was able to tag along with the cool kids to my first concert. We were all at Episcopal church camp in Wimberley, Texas. I had my first French kiss at church camp in Baytown, Texas. Praise Jesus.

SOME musicians and singers since his death can handle such questions, even fewer have the temperament to conduct such interviews. What a student of the entire industry/history of his genre.

This guy is a genius!!

This guy was an absolute genius, all-rounder genius.

AMAZING. Thank-you for sharing.

Brilliant! He seemed to be a really gifted person in all ways. I cant believe he fell over so badly, and ended his life at 27

Love listening to this I can relate to a lot he went too soon but when it's time to go it's time to go had some close calls with drugs over the years great musician inspires me depression and self worth it's something I struggle with everyday I'll keep going until I have enough definitely not making any promises

Really interesting comments about the words of songs towards the end of this part of the interview.

Indeed, Alan: "If Henry isn't in the group, it ain't the group." Same for you, of course ; it ain't the group.

I like how he's eating something during this interview. Makes for a better "movie" in my head.

Also known as‎: ‎Blind Owl

And I've read blind owl blues..it didnt shed anymore light on the subject other then his family hates FIto and won't entertain the notion Alan was suicidal.

@joyce jennings that's a load. I've read blind owl blues as well and Rebecca Davis has her own motives as well as Alan's family. For admitting he was depressed and suicidal would me they would have to accept responsibility. Alan got high a lot and knew the diff between a buzz dose and an OD. Just because the coroner says sketching doesn't make it true. And it behooves his late mother Shirley and fam to make it look like an accident. Happy listening.

Since when was a coroners report definitive evidence?

Alan was a genius..but this notion that his death was an accident, is disrespectful to him and his memory. In addition to his two previous suicide attempts, the night he killed himself, 9-2-70, he specifically took a bottle of "Seconal", or reds as known on the street, which are known by themselves to be THE drug of choice for suicide..not to mention the fact he composed himself in a burial position while going towards the light. He was found the next day, the sun shining bright on his body. Arm

Something about how he sounds when he speaks reminds me of Kurt Cobain