Not Knowing the Value of Something Till It's Gone

On December 16, 2007 at 6:00am the world lost one of its greatest singer/songwriters.  Dan Fogelberg lost his battle with cancer after a brave fight lasting three years.

'Leader of the Band' was always one of my favorite songs.  My life has revolved around music and my memories are almost always dated by what song was popular when an event occured in my life.  When I first heard that song I had just experienced the death of someone close to me for the first time. 

When I read of Dan's death, I immediately purchased his Greatest Hits CD.  It has been playing constantly in my car whenever I travel ever since.  Dan had a way with music and words that I can only compare to one of my other musical hero's, Harry Chapin.  In Harry's case I knew him personally.  I am looking forward to sitting down with Harry's daughter, Jen, this coming summer, and talking about her Dad.  Jen was only a baby when Harry died in a tragic car accident.

Dan Fogelberg, you will be missed.  I did not give you enough credit in life but like so many great artists, you have left us a musical legacy that will live on forever.

Comments

[Chuck]

Hi Bob,

I just got around to following the link in the email I received from you. Nice web log and thanks for remembering Dan Fogelberg. He was an enormous influence on me and my interest in acoustic music.

Hope to see you at the Flagstaff Folk Festival in June.

Best,
Chuck Cheesman