The leader of the band is gone.Easy-rocking singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg, known for such '70s and '80s hits as "Leader of the Band" and "Same Old Lang Syne" died Sunday at his home in Maine, following a battle with prostate cancer. He was 56.
"Dan left us on December 17th, at 6 a.m. He fought a brave battle with cancer and died peacefully at home in Maine with his wife Jean at his side,Over the course of his career, Fogelberg released more than 20 albums, many of them going gold or platinum. Over the course of his career, Fogelberg released more than 20 albums, many of them going gold or platinum. "His strength, dignity and grace in the face of the daunting challenges of this disease were an inspiration to all who knew him."
Fogelberg was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in 2004. He underwent hormonal therapy and achieved a partial remission but failed to completely eliminate the disease.
Dan Fogelberg was born in Peoria Illinois in 1951.
My thanks to Rick in Madison, Wisconsin for passing on this sad news to me.
