Dan Fogelberg: 1951-2007
Singer Dan Fogelberg died this morning at the age of 56. He is best remembered for his 1981 hit "Same Old Lang Syne." Dan was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2004 and waged an unsuccessful battle for three years.
Fogelberg was also known for his hit "Leader of The Band" and this song, like "Same Old Lang Syne" was inspired by real-life events. Dan's father was a band leader, and "Same Old..." was about running into an ex-girlfriend during the holidays. I can remember when this was hit, and while it may seem dated and cheesy by today's standards, I found it very touching (and still do) when I hear it.
Dan was survived by his musician wife Jean. From the article:
"Dan left us this morning at 6:00 a.m. He fought a brave battle with cancer and died peacefully at home in Maine with his wife Jean at his side," it read. "His strength, dignity and grace in the face of the daunting challenges of this disease were an inspiration to all who knew him."
This makes me quite sad. Rest in Peace Dan.
