Mesothelioma

It's not clear how Zevon contracted the disease - he may have been exposed as a child in his father's carpet store, in his parents' attic, or even through the soundproofing material used in old recording studios.

"That's the scary thing about "It only takes the briefest exposure, and it can linger in your body for decades.

The number of cases is going up each year." Though Zevon's life was cut short, his friends and family are optimistic that his music can live on.

"He believed that whether it's Stravinsky or the Beatles, that most things fade away," says Crystal.

"And yet there is something about music, a part of it that is forever.

He wanted his songs to last in that way." -Bob Mehr; 529-2517 .month { font-family:arial,sans-serif; color:#303070; font-size:10pt; font-weight:bold; padding:3px 6px 3px 6px; background-color:#A8A8C9; } .days { width: 27px; font-size:9pt; } .daysofweek { width: 27px; font-size:10pt; } .weekends { width: 27px; font-size:9pt; } Event Categories Entertainment Arts & Museums Sports & Recreation Health & Fitness General & Regional Submit your event Today's Newspaper Ads Browse or search for print ads Sales Circulars Find local sales and online deals!

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