112 ...and then Dolly died

Welcome to this week’s episode of The GXO Podcast, where your host the Generation X Offender dives deep into the legacy of the "Children of the Revolution" the iconic class of 1946.

80 is a milestone. An accomplishment. A destination. Club 80. And while Beatles Knights Sir Richard Starkey, MBE (aka Ringo Starr professionally) Sir Paul McCartney, MBE as well as Rolling Stones’ Michael Philip Jagger (aka Mick) and bandmate Keith Richards revel in the realm of The Octogenarian, others are not so fortunate.And as we pass through the cultural crossroads that is 80, we are forced to grapple with the recent, profound loss of two true giants of the generation: Tim Curry and Dolly Parton.In this episode, we explore:*   The 1946 Phenomenon: Were the children of the Greatest Generation perhaps even greater than their parents?*   The Icons We’ve Lost: How do we honor the enduring impact of visionaries like Tim Curry and Dolly Parton, alongside the musical spirit of Laura Nyro, Marc Bolan, and Maria Muldaur?*   The Changing of the Guard: As an entire generation hits the 80 year mark, what does their departure mean for the rest of us?*   The Burden of Legacy: They have left behind a monumental path. Are we, the ones humbly following in their footsteps, truly up to the task of filling those mighty Birkenstocks?Join us as we celebrate the life’s work of these icons and contemplate the heavy, torch they’ve passed on to us.

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On the latest episode of The GXO Podcast, your trusted, insider source for all things music, pop culture and current affairs

*THE MUSIC

The 1973 Tony Kosinec  composition Alan (originally titled Youngblood Alan) as interpreted by actor Tim Curry from his 1978 debut studio album Read My Lips produced by legendary Alice Cooper, KISS, Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel producer Bob Ezrin featuring scintillating standout guitar solo by Richard "Dick" Wagner. Currently this album is unavailable on any streaming service but can be heard on YouTube https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx-v6CN-qPYecbuOq23CQ9QBcS5Nxhf7B&si=RrLHVwZbreWtbPqa

1972 single by T. Rex (Marc Bolan) Children Of The Revolution produced by noted David Bowie producer Tony Visconti https://music.apple.com/ca/album/children-of-the-revolution/1444854031?i=1444854131

Written when she was just 17 years old, Bronx born New Yorker Laura Nyro released her recording of And When I Die on her 1967 debut album More Than A New Discovery (later re-is