Vic Chesnutt
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Biography
Athens, Georgia, United States (1985 – 2009)
Around 1985, Chesnutt moved to Athens and joined the band, The La-Di-Da’s. After leaving that group he began performing solo on a regular basis at the 40 Watt Club; it was there that he was spotted by Michael Stipe of R.E.M.; Stipe produced Chesnutt’s first two albums, Little (1990) and West of Rome (1991).
In 1992 Chesnutt was the subject of a PBS documentary, Speed Racer. He also had a small role in the 1996 Billy Bob Thornton movie Sling Blade which he later described self-mockingly as a poor performance.
In 1996, Chesnutt was exposed to a wider audience with the release of the tribute album Sweet Relief II: Gravity of the Situation, the proceeds from which went to the Sweet Relief Fund. The album consisted of Chesnutt covers by famous musicians including Garbage, The Smashing Pumpkins (with Red Red Meat), Madonna, R.E.M. and Live.
He recorded several times with other groups and artists. Most notably he made two albums with fellow Athens, GA recording artist Widespread Panic, under the name of Brute. Chesnutt’s album The Salesman and Bernadette (1998) was recorded with alt-country group Lambchop as the backing band. The album Merriment was a collaborative effort between Chesnutt and Kelly and Nikki Keneipp, with Vic writing and singing the songs, and the Keneipps playing the music.
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At The Cut
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North Star Deserter
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West of Rome
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The Salesman and Bernadette
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Seth_Edward
i really don't want to believe that he's dead
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goodmorningcptn
Still very sad he is gone.
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chupap
When my mom was cancer sick, She fought but then succumbed to it, But you made her beg for it, Lord Jesus, please I'm ready. OOOOOOOOOOOh Death! thats some heavy shit, gives me chills every time.
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xheavensendx
I slept on this guy for years, BIG MISTAKE! North Star Deserter is legendary!
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laika333
everybody lies, what's the big deal? r.i.p. vic
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Nicast
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damnruckus
Sigh.
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graceandsilence
This is absolutely fantastic.[2]
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TheFructose
He seemed like such a sweet, honest, complicated guy. I wish God was real, just so Vic could go to heaven.
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IlaiA
I miss you I miss you I miss you Vic. [2]
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odinsaxe
Vic Chesnutt - Everything I Say .... From The Neighbours Dog Session http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rPyQFmGmb4 Nice!
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cdax2307
One talented dude.
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BrotherMonk
I miss you I miss you I miss you Vic.
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yugman
My uni library had about to choke on cd so I'm giving that a spin now. This man's work is definitely something I'm going to have to explore.
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PattyIsMyHero
I miss him. A lot.
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LadyPatience
Still mourning you. Where were you, ... when I-I-I needed you?
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jorgek92a
Chinaberry tree is amazing...I've just listened to it for the very first time and it has shocked me...
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FedericoPinneri
Nov 12, 1964 – Dec 25, 2009: RIP Vic
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Yatudhana
How can i tell u happy christmas ? :(
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CLaettnerVerwys
I still get kinda choked up thinking about him. RIP Vic.
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