He was a natural born gifted genius musician lived only for music & didn't care about anything else. That's the reason he was a drug addict. It gave him the energy stamina he need to create. He took Baudelaire's advise - 'One should always be drunk' - with wine, poetry, virtue or music.' Chet Got Drunk on music and this was his real addiction & gift to at least a part of mankind.
It's unbelievable how pure talent and passion stay constant during a life time of self-destruction and self irresponsibility... Chet is more than just a human... Great video vladimirsmartins! Thumbs up!