Country music giant Guy Clark dies at 74

The music industry's 2016 nightmare continues.

You probably haven't heard of this music legend, but you've heard his music.

On Tuesday, Texas country giant Guy Clark, 74, died at his home in Nashville of unknown causes.

To call Clark a giant in Texas country is almost an understatement. You could almost make the case that he's one of the FOUNDERS of Texas country. Clark is best known for writing two big hits for the Eagles -- "L.A. Freeway" and "Desperadoes Waiting on a Train" -- but his credits don't end there. The man has literally written hundreds of great songs for a wide variety of artists, and he served as an inspiration and mentor to many major Texas stars. I was fortunate enough to see Clark a few years ago in Dallas, and I'm so glad I did. It was an unforgettable evening, with just Guy and his guitar and a small table holding a beer bottle onstage, and Guy going through an incredible selection of songs.
Guy was producing great work to the end, winning a Grammy last year (and a best album mention from me) for his final album, the touching "Pictures of You." Also in 2014, one of his greatest songs, the haunting "The Guitar," found a new life on DFW radio, without a doubt earning Guy a new generation of fans in the process.

So, in loving memory, here's a fitting farewell song -- Guy's beautifully written "The Cape," about a boy, then a man, who never gives up on his dream. I hope you can fly now, Guy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6bZ37nexSY