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Singer/songwriter Dan Fogelberg passes away at 56

post #1 of 13
12/16/07 at 3:13pm
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While not a huge fan, some of his hits were incredible. Here's a link to the story: http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/n...erg-obit_N.htm
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post #2 of 13
12/16/07 at 8:01pm

Re: Singer/songwriter Dan Fogelberg passes away at 56

Really sad news. I know his name is kind of a punchline, along with other soft rock artists such as Bread and Seals and Crofts, but I love them all and Dan especially. His bluegrass album, High Country Snows, is worth seeking out. He'll be missed.
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post #3 of 13
12/16/07 at 8:24pm

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Dan's obituary, along with Youtube clips of "The Leader Of The Band" and "Same Old Lang Syne" are posted on AOL...
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post #4 of 13
12/17/07 at 9:17am

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Living in Champaign-Urbana, IL, I have been a huge fan since his first album came out in 1974. I knew he had cancer, but didn't realize it had advanced so much. A very sad day for me. For those of you that are not as familiar with his work, I highly recommend some of his earlier work like, Home Free, Souvenirs, Captured Angel, Innocent Age, and espacially, Nether Lands.
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post #5 of 13
12/17/07 at 3:20pm

Re: Singer/songwriter Dan Fogelberg passes away at 56

Very sad news indeed. I've been a fan since the mid-70s.

I really hate when I hear folks ragging on his music. Sure, it's not to everyone's taste, but the dude was SUPREMELY talented, as a musician (I believe he played all the instruments on "Netherlands") and as a songwriter.

My favorite album of his is the 2-disc "The Innocent Age", from whence sprang "The Leader Of The Band" and "Same Old Lang Syne". It's the rare double-album with nary a weak cut. A pop masterpiece, IMO.

R.I.P., Dan.
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post #6 of 13
12/17/07 at 3:57pm

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I will miss this leader of the band.
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post #7 of 13
12/18/07 at 12:20am

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Oh.. its sad to know that.. Dan thanks for your music... rest in peace.
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post #8 of 13
12/18/07 at 12:39pm

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Oh man, what terrible news. He was so young too. I love his music.

RIP Dan!!!
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post #9 of 13
12/19/07 at 10:32am

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And I just purchased a Japanese first-pressing CD of his "Windows and Walls"

RIP Dan
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post #10 of 13
12/19/07 at 11:07am

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Listening to "Same Old Lang Syne" isn't going to be the same after hearing this sad news.

I don't know why people who make "soft rock" or "adult contemporary" or whatever the genre's called these days get so much grief... I've always been a huge John Denver fan, so I know the story. A lot of those artists are more talented musicians than those who make hard rock and only know 3 chords.
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post #11 of 13
12/19/07 at 2:03pm

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I kind of introduced that line of thinking into the thread, but I have to say--at the forums at which I've seen Dan's death discussed, nobody is bashing soft rock. I was a little pleasantly surprised by that. I listen to anything from metal to country, but MOR rock is one of my favorite genres. Anyone who doesn't like England Dan or Peoria Dan is missing out.
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post #12 of 13
12/22/07 at 6:21pm

Re: Singer/songwriter Dan Fogelberg passes away at 56



i heard of aor(album oriented radio) but not mor.
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post #13 of 13
12/22/07 at 7:09pm

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It stands for "middle of the road" and is mainly used as a classification by radio stations.
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