His unequivocal greatness and influence on nearly every genre of modern American music is far too obvious, extensive and important to sully with words of my own, so I’ll simply use his.  R.I.P. to Maurice White – curator of joy and hope, leader of the greatest band ever and THE architect of the soundtrack of our lives.

“You will find peace of mind

If you look way down in your heart and soul

Don’t hesitate ’cause the world seems cold

Stay young at heart, ’cause you’re never, never old.”

Be ever wonderful, stay as you are…and feel alright.

-D. Mitch