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Singer/songwriter Dan Fogelberg dies
danfogelberg.com ^ | 12-16-2007

Posted on 12/16/2007 12:06:46 PM PST by lunarbicep

Dear friends,

Dan left us this morning at 6:00am . 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.


TOPICS: Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: danfogelberg; deaths; genx; music; obituaries; obituary
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1 posted on 12/16/2007 12:06:47 PM PST by lunarbicep
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To: lunarbicep

RIP


2 posted on 12/16/2007 12:08:13 PM PST by DownInFlames (,)
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To: lunarbicep

According to wikipedia, he was only 56.


3 posted on 12/16/2007 12:09:04 PM PST by RockinRight (Fred Thompson spells gravitas B-A-L-L-S-O-F-S-T-E-E-L.)
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To: lunarbicep

Just for a moment I was back at school
And felt that old familiar pain
And as I turned to make my way back home
The snow turned into rain


4 posted on 12/16/2007 12:09:17 PM PST by Incorrigible (If I lead, follow me; If I pause, push me; If I retreat, kill me.)
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To: lunarbicep

My favorite song which he wrote and performed was “Wisteria”.


5 posted on 12/16/2007 12:09:26 PM PST by Texas Songwriter
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To: lunarbicep
Wow. I remember "Captured Angel." Fogelberg did EVERYTHING on that album, including the cover art. Wrote it, produced it, played every instrument, mixed it, probably drove the masters to the studio ...

His music was a little too femmy for my taste, but there's no doubt he was talented. He always reminded me of James Taylor, only with some actual ability instead of a heroine habit.

6 posted on 12/16/2007 12:09:57 PM PST by IronJack (=)
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To: lunarbicep
Too bad. I had no idea he was ill. I have fond memories of his music, mainly from the 80s. One of his songs is played frequently at Christmas. RIP...
7 posted on 12/16/2007 12:10:17 PM PST by tips up
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To: lunarbicep

Praying for comfort for his wife and family. After such a long battle, families often accept the passing as a blessing. Dan’s out of his suffering. May he rest in eternal peace.


8 posted on 12/16/2007 12:10:37 PM PST by EDINVA
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To: lunarbicep
It's "Part of the Plan".

RIP Dan.

9 posted on 12/16/2007 12:10:39 PM PST by EGPWS (Trust in God, question everyone else)
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To: qam1

I am a living legacy to the leader of the band

Gen X Bump


10 posted on 12/16/2007 12:12:37 PM PST by Incorrigible (If I lead, follow me; If I pause, push me; If I retreat, kill me.)
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To: lunarbicep

This is really sad news. I’ve been a Fogelberg fan since “Part of the Plan” in the early 70’s. Every time a new album came out was an ocassion for me. I listened to a lot of his stuff in college, and we had his song “Longer” sung at our wedding.

Saw him in concert twice.

This is really a loss. RIP.


11 posted on 12/16/2007 12:14:55 PM PST by News Junkie (Faith and Reason)
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To: lunarbicep

Rest in peace Dan...


12 posted on 12/16/2007 12:15:13 PM PST by rockrr (Global warming is to science what Islam is to religion)
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To: IronJack

That should be “heroin” habit.


13 posted on 12/16/2007 12:15:59 PM PST by IronJack (=)
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To: tips up
...I had no idea he was ill...

Prostate cancer. He said he didn't get it detected early enough.

14 posted on 12/16/2007 12:19:06 PM PST by FReepaholic (This tagline could indicate global warming.)
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To: lunarbicep

ack!!! I was in mid-sentence to my son and just ended in some kind of noise.

How horrible! One of my favorites.
RIP Dan


15 posted on 12/16/2007 12:19:31 PM PST by DeLaine (Santa...I can explain!)
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To: lunarbicep
Last school year my daughter was asked to select a song that was related to heroism. I suggested “Leader of the Band” as a tribute to one’s father, but my daughter had other ideas. Fogelberg’s passing comes as a surprise. He’ll be missed.
16 posted on 12/16/2007 12:25:21 PM PST by Fester Chugabrew
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To: Texas Songwriter

I loved Face the fire.


17 posted on 12/16/2007 12:25:55 PM PST by angcat ("IF YOU DON'T STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO STAND IN FRONT OF THEM")
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To: lunarbicep
Fogelberg on YouTube
18 posted on 12/16/2007 12:27:42 PM PST by hole_n_one
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To: lunarbicep

God bless Dan and his family.

The following is written by Dan from his website and imho, is very important information:

“Now for the sermon.

To each and every man....

I cannot encourage you strongly enough to get a DRE (Digital Rectal Exam) and a PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) test EVERY YEAR.

The medical community suggests this for men over 50, but men with a family history of prostate cancer should start getting tested at age 40.

The PSA test is a simple blood test...it only takes a minute or two. The DRE, okay, every man squirms at the thought of this exam, but hey, it too takes only a minute or two, and IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE.

Prostate cancer can be very slow growing or very aggressive, but detected early while it is still confined to the prostate gland, it can usually be treated and cured successfully.”


19 posted on 12/16/2007 12:29:25 PM PST by khnyny (Although prepared for martyrdom, I preferred that it be postponed. Winston Churchill)
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To: lunarbicep
I thank you for the music
And your stories of the road
I thank you for the freedom
When it came my time to go --
I thank you for the kindness
... and in the end, only kindness matters ... thank you for music Mr. Fogelberg.
20 posted on 12/16/2007 12:41:48 PM PST by Daffynition (The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.)
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