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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 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 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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  • DJ-Xcite

    Why must he die so young? My absolutely favorite these days (and night).

    March 2012
  • folkwise

    Souvenirs helped me survive college. Seriously.

    March 2012
  • brkbeatjunkie

    love you dan. you the man dan

    March 2012
  • DANASCELLY

    Bon chanteur et belle voix!

    December 2011
  • saveiro007

    R.I.P leader of the band

    November 2011
  • dardar227

    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.

    August 2011
  • Funeraliaa

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    April 2011
  • darla7561

    Run for the Roses, my all time favorite!

    April 2011
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