I got the impression that he was at his happiest with a woman behind him. I rarely remember a late gig or no show when Elena was around and similar with Brix. Left to his own devices however and it was a very different scenario.
Feeling sadder as news sinks in- although been expecting this since the cancelled dates last year. Going to miss watching him live more than anything. The knob twiddling, the gurning like grimaces between vocals, lyrics on screwed up A4 stuffed into pockets and carrier bags, singing from back...