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Only 56, prostate cancer. Journey link - Azoff managed him.

Dan Fogelberg, one of the most popular singer/songwriters of the '70s and '80s, died Sunday at home in Maine at age 56. He had battled advanced prostate cancer since being diagnosed in 2004.

Fogelberg was a key component of the golden age of the confessional singer/songwriter, joining the likes of James Taylor, Carole King, Jackson Browne and more in turning pop music's focus inward after the '60s' explosion of social commentary. He had started as a rocker in bands around his hometown of Peoria, Ill., but began performing solo while attending the University of Illinois.

There he met a local booking agent, Irving Azoff. He and local band REO Speedwagon became Azoff's first managerial projects (prior to managing the Eagles). Azoff secured Fogelberg a contract with Columbia, but first album Home Free made little impact. 1974's Joe Walsh-produced Souvenirs, however, hit the top 20, thanks largely to hit single Part of the Plan, and Fogelberg embarked on a two-decade run that would include nine top-30 albums (including three that hit the top 10).

His best-remembered songs include his biggest hit, the affecting ballad Longer; The Power of Gold, a collaboration with flautist Tim Weisberg; Leader of the Band, a tribute to his bandleader father, Lawrence; and the evergreen seasonal standard Same Old Lang Syne, which originally hit the top 10 in 1980.

In later years, he ventured into new musical territory, recording a successful pure-bluegrass album, High Country Snows, in 1985, and tackling broader political, spiritual and environmental issues in his songs. His last album, Full Circle, was released in 2003.

The leader of the band has died.

Holy Hell no!......I loved his songs.
Hard To Say was of the best melodic numbers ever in his efforts.
This is sad indeed....thanks for posting this Nig, I had not heard.

NealIsGod wrote:Only 56, prostate cancer. Journey link - Azoff managed him.

Dan Fogelberg, one of the most popular singer/songwriters of the '70s and '80s, died Sunday at home in Maine at age 56. He had battled advanced prostate cancer since being diagnosed in 2004.

Fogelberg was a key component of the golden age of the confessional singer/songwriter, joining the likes of James Taylor, Carole King, Jackson Browne and more in turning pop music's focus inward after the '60s' explosion of social commentary. He had started as a rocker in bands around his hometown of Peoria, Ill., but began performing solo while attending the University of Illinois.

There he met a local booking agent, Irving Azoff. He and local band REO Speedwagon became Azoff's first managerial projects (prior to managing the Eagles). Azoff secured Fogelberg a contract with Columbia, but first album Home Free made little impact. 1974's Joe Walsh-produced Souvenirs, however, hit the top 20, thanks largely to hit single Part of the Plan, and Fogelberg embarked on a two-decade run that would include nine top-30 albums (including three that hit the top 10).

His best-remembered songs include his biggest hit, the affecting ballad Longer; The Power of Gold, a collaboration with flautist Tim Weisberg; Leader of the Band, a tribute to his bandleader father, Lawrence; and the evergreen seasonal standard Same Old Lang Syne, which originally hit the top 10 in 1980.

In later years, he ventured into new musical territory, recording a successful pure-bluegrass album, High Country Snows, in 1985, and tackling broader political, spiritual and environmental issues in his songs. His last album, Full Circle, was released in 2003.

Heartbreaking to hear. Same Old Lang Syne is one of my favorites. I wish they'd play it year around.

AR wrote:The leader of the band has died.

Damn Ed, that exactly what went through my mind when I read the topic. I really liked that song and the Auld Lang Syne one.

How can anyone forget Run For the Roses as fast as you can. Great horse racing tune. Great voice. RIP bro.

ohsherrie wrote:

AR wrote:The leader of the band has died.

Damn Ed, that exactly what went through my mind when I read the topic. I really liked that song and the Auld Lang Syne one.

Longer is a pretty underrated song, too.

NealIsGod wrote:Longer is a pretty underrated song, too.

That's my favorite one by him...RIP.

Leader of the Band - live version

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GMHB03NH

I have no idea where it came from, but it was sitting on my hard drive. Hope it's ok to post

Dan Fogelberg was a great performer! "Leader Of The Band" and "Same Auld Lang Syne" are two of my favorite songs, EVER! RIP Dan.


John from Boston

Just Mindy wrote:

NealIsGod wrote:Longer is a pretty underrated song, too.

That's my favorite one by him...RIP.

I can't bring that song to mind. I know I've heard it, but it's escaping me right now. I wonder if it's on YouTube.

ohsherrie wrote:

Just Mindy wrote:

NealIsGod wrote:Longer is a pretty underrated song, too.

That's my favorite one by him...RIP.

I can't bring that song to mind. I know I've heard it, but it's escaping me right now. I wonder if it's on YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxEUn6ozJNA

NealIsGod wrote:

ohsherrie wrote:

Just Mindy wrote:

NealIsGod wrote:Longer is a pretty underrated song, too.

That's my favorite one by him...RIP.

I can't bring that song to mind. I know I've heard it, but it's escaping me right now. I wonder if it's on YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxEUn6ozJNA

Oh hell yes NIG, as soon as I heard the first note of guitar I knew it. It's gorgeous and it's making me weepy. Thank you for finding it.

The guy was a good songwriter and singer. Bummer.

Damn! I was just you-tubing him about a week ago. I found some long forgotten videos. He had some really moving music.
If you've never heard THERE'S A PLACE IN THE WORLD FOR A GAMBLER, do yourself a favor and listen to it now:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBQAFMuOGS8

His finest hour, imho.

Rip Dan- Let it shine, Brother!

So sad to hear this... especially this time of year... Same Old Lang Syne will make me cry even more the next time I hear it.

Rhiannon wrote:So sad to hear this... especially this time of year... Same Old Lang Syne will make me cry even more the next time I hear it.

Yeah, I had that thought to Rhi and you know it'll be playing on all the stations here for the rest of the month.

He will be missed. I enjoyed his music.

He was such a classic.

RIP -

Cat

ohsherrie wrote:

Rhiannon wrote:So sad to hear this... especially this time of year... Same Old Lang Syne will make me cry even more the next time I hear it.

Yeah, I had that thought to Rhi and you know it'll be playing on all the stations here for the rest of the month.

As well it should be. No waiting to dig that one out- not this year. Sad news indeed.

That's sad news. That's one of those things that can be treated very effectively if they catch it early. People my age an on really need to get the yearly checks done.

Phoenix has been one of my favorite songs since it came out almost 30 years ago. Danfogelberg.com has all of his lyrics posted. What an amazing poet.

BTW - I was watching the extras from the Eagles Farewell Tour I DVD last week. Joe Walsh talks about how he lived with Irving Azoff in a car for a while when they first were getting started in LA. He said it really got crowded when Danny Fogelberg moved in.

tj wrote:Phoenix has been one of my favorite songs since it came out almost 30 years ago. Danfogelberg.com has all of his lyrics posted. What an amazing poet.

BTW - I was watching the extras from the Eagles Farewell Tour I DVD last week. Joe Walsh talks about how he lived with Irving Azoff in a car for a while when they first were getting started in LA. He said it really got crowded when Danny Fogelberg moved in.

Hours ago I was listening to Longer thinking it had been a while since I heard it. This is sad news. Very underrated writer in my book. What a loss. These are nice ones from him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNsSAyHx ... re=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAq9_sRF2mY

Just heard this on the local news a bit ago. I didn't realize he was so YOUNG! Such a loss. RIP Dan.

I hadn't heard this sad news...thanks for posting. I love "Same Old Lang Syne" - it's been playing a lot this time of year & every time I hear it it always gives me a visual...a great song...I always thought it was older, 'tho.

Very sad news indeed. I love the poetry of his songs and have enjoyed his music....what he leaves us to continue to enjoy and be remembered by. He left his mark.....may he RIP

Son of a bitch

Dan Fogelberg was awesome. I had no idea he was battling prostate cancer for three years. Tragic... only 56. Starting to get scary how many of my music idols are dropping.

R.I.P Dan

he was great musicin, hel of a way to go,my uncle Bill died from that, it wast preety

TVL wrote:Very sad news indeed. I love the poetry of his songs and have enjoyed his music....what he leaves us to continue to enjoy and be remembered by. He left his mark.....may he RIP

wow... thats just too young to pass..