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  • mitchedwards
    Mego Preservation Society
    • May 2, 2003
    • 11781

    RIP Dan Fogelberg

    Didn't know he had been sick. Only 56 yrs old.


    Dan Fogelberg, Lyric Rocker, Dies at 56 - New York Times


    Think B.A. Where did you hide the Megos?
  • RG
    Removed.
    • Oct 1, 2004
    • 235

    #2
    Sad news ... he was one of those guys who sang songs that everyone liked, but never would admit they liked

    he'll live on for ever in Time Life infomercials about hits of the 70's

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    • HardyGirl
      Mego Museum's Poster Girl
      • Apr 3, 2007
      • 13950

      #3
      OMG! That's really sad! I love his music. I saw him in concert once. I even made a recording of "Longer", (sung by me), for my ex-hubby. RIP Dan. Your music touched many, and you will truly be missed.
      "Do you believe, you believe in magic?
      'Cos I believe, I believe that I do,
      Yes, I can see I believe that it's magic
      If your mission is magic your love will shine true."

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      • jwyblejr
        galactic yo-yo
        • Apr 6, 2006
        • 11147

        #4
        Sorry to hear that. I remember the joke they made about him in Bloom County back when that use to run in newspapers.

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        • toysrus
          Persistent Member
          • Aug 23, 2007
          • 1247

          #5
          very sad

          thats horrible news. Just today we were playing this Christmas CD of Various groups and the song " Same Old Lang Syne " was on there, classic song he wrote!

          RIP

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          • nvmbrsdoom5
            Persistent Member
            • Mar 1, 2005
            • 1627

            #6
            I'm not afraid to admit that I liked Dan's music quite alot. I didn't know he was sick, that's truely a shame. RIP.

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            • mitchedwards
              Mego Preservation Society
              • May 2, 2003
              • 11781

              #7
              This seems a fitting epitaph for him

              An only child
              Alone and wild
              A cabinet makers son
              His hands were meant
              For different work
              And his heart was known
              To none --
              He left his home
              And went his lone
              And solitary way
              And he gave to me
              A gift I know I never
              Can repay

              A quiet man of music
              Denied a simpler fate
              He tried to be a soldier once
              But his music wouldnt wait
              He earned his love
              Through discipline
              A thundering, velvet hand
              His gentle means of sculpting souls
              Took me years to understand.

              The leader of the band is tired
              And his eyes are growing old
              But his blood runs through
              My instrument
              And his song is in my soul --
              My life has been a poor attempt
              To imitate the man
              Im just a living legacy
              To the leader of the band.

              My brothers lives were
              Different
              For they heard another call
              One went to chicago
              And the other to st. paul
              And Im in colorado
              When Im not in some hotel
              Living out this life Ive chose
              And come to know so well.

              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 the times when you got tough
              And, pap, I dont think i
              Said i love you near enough --

              The leader of the band is tired
              And his eyes are growing old
              But his blood runs through
              My instrument
              And his song is in my soul --
              My life has been a poor attempt
              To imitate the man
              Im just a living legacy
              To the leader of the band
              I am the living legacy
              To the leader of the band.


              Think B.A. Where did you hide the Megos?

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              • EmergencyIan
                Museum Paramedic
                • Aug 31, 2005
                • 5470

                #8
                Very nice epitaph, Mitch. This is sad news indeed. I remember learning that he was battling advanced prostate cancer back in 2004 and then never heard anything again. There wasn't really any news until now. They found this in a routine check-up just prior to his going on tour. The year before he had this same sort of exam, but the problem was missed, most unfortunately.

                Anyhow, I really enjoy much of his music, as well. He was a great storyteller/writer, musician and singer. Rest in peace, Dan. You will be sorely missed.

                - Ian
                Rampart, this is Squad 51. How do you read?

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                • toys2cool
                  Ultimate Mego Warrior
                  • Nov 27, 2006
                  • 28605

                  #9
                  wow that's sad news man,RIP buddy
                  "Time to nut up or shut up" -Tallahassee

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                  • Evel KMego
                    Museum Daredevil
                    • Apr 26, 2006
                    • 1444

                    #10
                    There's just not any storyteller/songwriters like there was in the seventies. Great stuff.

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                    • toysrus
                      Persistent Member
                      • Aug 23, 2007
                      • 1247

                      #11
                      RIP

                      RIP Dan

                      YouTube - dan fogelberg - same auld lang syne
                      Last edited by toysrus; Dec 24, '07, 12:09 AM.

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                      • K
                        Fun Will Now Commence
                        • Jun 20, 2001
                        • 2524

                        #12
                        Sad news...he was only 56.
                        I LOVE CHEESECAKE!!!sigpic


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