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Vic Chesnutt
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Athens, Georgia (1964 – 2009)
Vic Chesnutt (November 12, 1964 – December 25, 2009) was a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist living in Athens, Georgia.
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 has several times recorded with other groups and artists. Most notably he has 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. The 2005 album Ghetto Bells features famed guitarist Bill Frisell, whom Chesnutt met in 2004 at the renowned Century of Song concert series at the German festival RuhrTriennale. Chesnutt’s wife, Tina Chesnutt, frequently plays bass on his albums. His niece, and fellow songwriter, Liz Durrett also appeared on the Ghetto Bells album.
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 has several times recorded with other groups and artists. Most notably he has 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. The 2005 album Ghetto Bells features famed guitarist Bill Frisell, whom Chesnutt met in 2004 at the renowned Century of Song concert series at the German festival RuhrTriennale. Chesnutt’s wife, Tina Chesnutt, frequently plays bass on his albums. His niece, and fellow songwriter, Liz Durrett also appeared on the Ghetto Bells album.
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nucksen wrote:
I really wish I would've know this dude existed before he died. Awesome music. [2]
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StormandStatic wrote:
I'd never listened to him before his death; now I know that I should have.
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deathfrom1979 wrote:
RIP Vic
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cedweid wrote:
And then - keep on keepin' on.
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Cl_Cl_ wrote:
shitty Christmas
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nervous_brkdown wrote:
I really wish I would've know this dude existed before he died. Awesome music.
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brownsounds wrote:
the best always seem to leave us too soon. rip vic
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CrazyElka wrote:
RIP
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SolitudEE wrote:
I came to comment how good he is, just to find he died 5 days ago. :( RIP
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lastfmfatale wrote:
I'm sure many of you heard, but am reposting the interview... The last 5 min. just killed me. Will support the expenses cause. Sickening how the American health care system had failed him. Can't imagine what burden it was to carry before he left us. At least he's no longer in pain. Hopefully, the tributes to his music will outshine the way he tragically left us. http://www.npr.org/templates/player/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=120978388&m=120986603
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old_jangly_walk wrote:
I'm so glad I saw his show some months ago. RIP Vic.
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burialchamber wrote:
Correct link to the fund for Vic's funeral and family expenses is: http://kristinhersh.cashmusic.org/vic/
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burialchamber wrote:
Was very happy to see Vic a few months back, am very sad I won't see him again. More than a great talent, Vic was an extra special human being and an inspiration. RIP.
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howard0213 wrote:
RIP Vic
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CoolBeans wrote:
Rest in Peace Vic
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LadyPatience wrote:
So, so saddened to hear of his death. He was an artist I fell in love with over and over again.
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frobitz wrote:
link should be: http://kristinhersh.cashmusic.org/vic/
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frobitz wrote:
RIP Vic and bump for this message: "Before it falls off the page -- if you're a fan, if you've ever been moved by his music, please consider donating to cover the expense of Vic's funeral and to help his family: http://kristinhersh.cashmusic.org/vic/";
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JckKrc wrote:
R.I.P Vic
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ThrillKillWilly wrote:
Rest in peace, Vic.
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