Tag: Wesley Willis
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The Persistence of Wesley Willis
It’s been 23 years since Wesley Willis passed away, and I still think about him almost daily. Perhaps the hallmark of a solitary character, my internal dialog never stops. Every time I leave the house and pass the KFC on the corner, I repeat, “Rock over London. Rock on, Chicago. Kentucky Fried Chicken. We do…
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Rock Over London, Rock On Wesley Willis
I originally wrote this article in May 2013 to honor what would have been Wesley Willis’ 50th birthday, May 31. Sadly, Wes only lived to 40. I’m still talking about him in 2026 because I don’t want to let his memory fade into obscurity. He was one of the most remarkable and captivating people I’ve…