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Peoria IL, United States (1971 – 2007)
The late Dan Fogelberg (August 13, 1951, Peoria, Illinois – December 16, 2007, Deer Isle, Maine) was an American singer/songwriter who had several gold and platinum releases in the late 1970’s and early 80’s. During his solo career, under assistance of Eagles manager Irving Azoff, he rose to prominence and epitomized the soft rock 70s sound. He also voiced his concerns on social and ecological issues, including the No Nukes concerts, and worked in the studio with a diverse variety of musicians including Van Morrison, Joe Walsh, Tim Weisberg and Ricky Skaggs.
The youngest of three sons, Dan was born in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Margaret (née Irvine), a classically-trained pianist, and Lawrence Peter Fogelberg, a high school band director, who spent most of his career at Peoria Woodruff High School and Pekin High School. Dan Fogelberg’s mother was a Scottish immigrant and his father was of Swedish descent. His father would later be the inspiration for the songLeader Of The Band. Using a Mel Bay course book, Dan taught himself to play a Hawaiian slide guitar his grandfather gave to him; he also learned to play the piano. He started his music career at age 14 when he joined his first band, The Clan, which paid homage to The Beatles. His second band was another cover combo, The Coachmen, which in 1967 released two singles on Ledger Records: “Maybe Time Will Let Me Forget” and “Don’t Want To Lose Her.” Another was the blues band, Frankie and the Aliens, who toured regionally during the 1980s covering songs by Cream and Muddy Waters, among others.
The youngest of three sons, Dan was born in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Margaret (née Irvine), a classically-trained pianist, and Lawrence Peter Fogelberg, a high school band director, who spent most of his career at Peoria Woodruff High School and Pekin High School. Dan Fogelberg’s mother was a Scottish immigrant and his father was of Swedish descent. His father would later be the inspiration for the song
Leader Of The Band. Using a Mel Bay course book, Dan taught himself to play a Hawaiian slide guitar his grandfather gave to him; he also learned to play the piano. He started his music career at age 14 when he joined his first band, The Clan, which paid homage to The Beatles. His second band was another cover combo, The Coachmen, which in 1967 released two singles on Ledger Records: “Maybe Time Will Let Me Forget” and “Don’t Want To Lose Her.” Another was the blues band, Frankie and the Aliens, who toured regionally during the 1980s covering songs by Cream and Muddy Waters, among others.
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DANASCELLY wrote:
Bon chanteur et belle voix!
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saveiro007 wrote:
R.I.P leader of the band
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dardar227 wrote:
I instantly loved "Part Of The Plan" when it first came out but I managed to only record the last 30 seconds. I played that last piece over a hundred times until I got the record. Was a fan ever since and was very saddened when he left us. RIP Dan.
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darla7561 wrote:
Run for the Roses, my all time favorite!
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ershoff99 wrote:
Leader Of The Band great song!!!
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ershoff99 wrote:
Leader Of The Band beautiful song!!!
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umpire444 wrote:
You were a friend! Enjoy the band were your at!
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Rohit8 wrote:
RIP dan
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elysa91 wrote:
Aiutooooo, come si ascolta la musica???
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Jyroflux wrote:
He should have at least 10 million plays by now. Just sayin'...
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John-Boyy wrote:
Absolutely awesome songs!
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rosmaritbrum wrote:
Thank my love....
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beachbob6 wrote:
Soft Rock-not! That was not his genius- listen to 1st-3d & last album. That is Dan!
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cocoisa wrote:
Para remate: Ni ruso ni ingles no entiendo nada SOS como se hace El Lindo moderador debe estar de vaca porque ni caso me hace, no se que hacer. Por eso me fui y ahora vuelvo con la esperanza de que alquien me explique que tengo que hacer: Compro musica, comparto, vendo que michi tengo que hacer, me dicen que me queda poco poco de que...? Que aburrido cuando no se sabe que hacer... Exijo una Explicacion....
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GigiNYC wrote:
"The Innocent Age" has been part of my music collection ever since it first came out when I was in junior high (ye gods...am I really *that* old??). I've always found something particularly profound about the songs on that album...although oddly enough, I listened far more often to the songs on the first half of the album when I was younger but now am drawn more often to the songs from the second half (don't know why). RIP, Dan...you were taken from us far too soon, and we miss you.
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Lady_Elaine wrote:
His music will forever live on in our memories for those of us who grew wiser and loved in the 70s......
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mammaleh wrote:
My heart aches at his loss. One of the best - I own many of his early albums. They were a a part of the soundtrack of my life - especially on road trips. Hard to listen to them now without a tear.........Dan, I finally realize "there' a place in the town for a gambler". LET IT SHINE!
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Biirdiie wrote:
We have the same last name xD
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