Members The Insomniac Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 How sad. I didn't even know he was sick. http://www.undercoverhd.com/news/Story.aspx?id=3653 Dan Fogelberg Loses Battle With Cancer by Paul Cashmere - December 16 2007 Singer/songwriter Dan Fogelberg has lost his three year battle with cancer. In May 2004, Dan was diagnosed with advanced prostrate cancer. After undergoing hormonal treatment during the first year, things started to look promising when it was found he had a remission and they thought the cancer had stopped spreading. But it was only temporary. In a statement at danfogelberg.com it says "Dan left us this morning at 6:00 am . He fought a brave battle with cancer and died peacefully at home in Maine with his wife Jean at his side. His strength, dignity and grace in the face of the daunting challenges of this disease were an inspiration to all who knew him". Fogelberg was born Daniel Grayling Fogelberg on August 13, 1951. In 1971, at the age of 20, he was discovered by the man who was going to go on to be a powerhouse of the music industry, Irving Azoff. Azoff and Fogelberg moved to California and in 1972, Dan released his debut album 'Home Free'. Irving is a man who nurtured talent, and with patience, his belief in Fogelberg paid off when the 1974 album 'Souvenirs' became an American hit. The major success came in 1979 with the album 'Phoenix'. It featured the world-wide hit ballad 'Longer', a song which went on to be played at many a wedding. The big, big album was the 'The Innocent Age' from 1981. The double album was the home to the Fogelberg classics 'Leader of the Band' and 'Same Old Lang Syne'. Fogelberg's last album was 2003's 'Full Circle'. After being diagnosed with cancer, he spent the rest of his life enjoying time with his family and wife Jean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members motoreyes Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 WHAT?!! Man, big bummer...I didn't know he was sick either. I was just listening to Souvenirs on vinyl the other night. Major loss. Very talented. He will be missed, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 Holey cow, that's sad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JeffBass Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 I own Souvenirs also, great album. I think Joe Walsh and some of his great bandmembers were on it. Dan had a golden voice and wrote sweet ballads. This is very sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crescent Seven Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 The world has lost a bunch of great musicians this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members misterhinkydink Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ezstep Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 Didn't know that, either. GREAT songwriter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members King Kashue Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 He was pretty young... At least he had three years to prepare and spend time with his loved ones. Men, get checked for prostate cancer! On a separate note, editors are a good thing: In May 2004, Dan was diagnosed with advanced prostrate cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 2tall Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 RIP Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 Sorry to hear it - R.I.P Dan... Although his music wasn't my cup of tea, there's no denying his talent... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chubrocker Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 I remember listening to my brother's 8-track tapes when I was little kid. One of them was a Dan Fogelberg album. I always liked his voice. What's bothering me now is I have a very good friend who is 42 and was just diagnosed with prostate cancer. Each week I'm finding out about someone else who is young has been diagnosed with cancer or just died from complications. I'm 37 and have heard about three people this year in their 30's die of cancer! Damn, was/is there something in our Twinkies or Tang? SERIOUSLY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Perfessor Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 I own Souvenirs also, great album. I think Joe Walsh and some of his great bandmembers were on it. Dan had a golden voice and wrote sweet ballads. This is very sad. Great album. Yep. Lost another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ThudMaker Posted December 17, 2007 Moderators Share Posted December 17, 2007 Sad news. 56 just isn't that old. It should remind every male here that prostate cancer isn't something to sneeze at even if most of the time it's treatable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members countrybass Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 The world has lost a bunch of great musicians this year... I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knuckle_head Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 One of the greatest live music experiences in my life was watching an audience of 12,000 people go dead silent while he sat down with his acoustic on his knee and played Leader of the Band. Thanks Dan - I love what you created. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members basshunter Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 Rest in Peace, Dan. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ModmanQ6 Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 RIP Dan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chunky-b Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 An only childAlone and wildA cabinet makers sonHis hands were meantFor different workAnd his heart was knownTo none --He left his homeAnd went his loneAnd solitary wayAnd he gave to meA gift I know I neverCan repay A quiet man of musicDenied a simpler fateHe tried to be a soldier onceBut his music wouldnt waitHe earned his loveThrough disciplineA thundering, velvet handHis gentle means of sculpting soulsTook me years to understand. The leader of the band is tiredAnd his eyes are growing oldBut his blood runs throughMy instrumentAnd his song is in my soul --My life has been a poor attemptTo imitate the manIm just a living legacyTo the leader of the band. My brothers lives wereDifferentFor they heard another callOne went to chicagoAnd the other to st. paulAnd Im in coloradoWhen Im not in some hotelLiving out this life Ive choseAnd come to know so well. I thank you for the musicAnd your stories of the roadI thank you for the freedomWhen it came my time to go --I thank you for the kindnessAnd the times when you got toughAnd, pap, I dont think iSaid i love you near enough -- The leader of the band is tiredAnd his eyes are growing oldBut his blood runs throughMy instrumentAnd his song is in my soul --My life has been a poor attemptTo imitate the manIm just a living legacyTo the leader of the bandI am the living legacyTo the leader of the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jannda Posted December 17, 2007 Members Share Posted December 17, 2007 I'm 58 and was diagnost with prostate cancer in March of 05. I went the the prosectomy route and then 13 weeks of radiation therapy. Wasn't fun but I'm still here. And in the same year that they found mine 3 others where I worked were also diagnost and a 4th died. GET CHECKED ACS says 50 or over my doctor said 40 and then every year after 45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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