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RE: TIL: AL CAPONE WAS A COKE-HEAD… (great story)
What a fascinating story! I had no idea drugs were so prevalent at that level of the mob. The movies always portray that level of mobster from that era as anti-drug but films oftentimes run counter to reality. That would have really been something to hang out with those guys, @macksby. Those kinds of memories can't be bought. I feel such an affinity to the 1920's. Have you ever heard Fats Wallers song Viper? It was supposedly one of Capone's favorites, all about weed. : )
I haven't heard it -- I'll check it out. Weed, huh?
Yes, the song is hilarious. Have you heard any of Fats Waller's stuff? The guy was a musical genius, a relentless partier. He would blow through money faster than he could make it. Rumor has it when he needed money he would go to the studio and compose/write songs on the spot until he made enough to live another few months. Here's a link -
Nice car!!!
I've heard of him -- but I have to check out his music!