i think rory's death bummed me out more than all others combined. no snooty rock star stuff from him, a man of the people. 
I had the pleasure of interviewing him, and what you say is very true. He was very down to earth. He even invited my then girlfriend into the dressing room, when it was found that a small fire had broken out at Park West. That night, in Chicago, Rory had a sold out show with The Who competing in an arena across town.
