JP Barlow was the kind of cat who convinced me that I didn't need to be stuck in any pigeonholes that were not of my own devising.
He told me through his words and works that I could be a weirdo without concern for those who didn't understand me.
He gave that gift to me and to multitudes and for that he will always be a major voice ringing in my soul.
Roll on merrily, old man, and thanks for the trip.