Dave Matthews Band Saxophonist LeRoi Moore has died

Keir
Keir Posts: 46
edited August 2008 in Other Music
Breaking news. RIP Roi. Favorite member of my favorite band.
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  • release30
    release30 Posts: 2,051
    Wow just horrible news....RIP
    Conversations getting dull
    There's a constant ringing in my ears
    Sense of humor's void and numb
    And I'm bored to tears.......
  • digster
    digster Posts: 1,292
    I've seen this on many DMB sites for a few hours, but it hasn't been confirmed yet so I didn't want to spread it. I'm still hoping that it's been a massive misunderstanding but it's unfortunately being quickly confirmed by more and more sources. Let's hope this is a freak rumor that got way out of proportion, but if not, RIP Leroi and thank you for all of your art over these years.

    Also, as of now the show DMB has in a few hours has not been cancelled. I couldn't imagine playing to an arena three hours after the death of a band member and close friend.
  • Lesbelges
    Lesbelges Posts: 434
    Not according to Wikipedia


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeRoi_Moore

    "After his first full day of recovery, we're learning that his condition is improving. Dave and Carter spent a few hours at his side this morning, laughing together and talking. He's alert and cracking jokes already. They commented on how much they were heartened and excited after leaving the hospital, knowing that he's going to be alright. Dave announced to the audience tonight "He was beat up real good, but he's going to be fine."
    Cincinnati '03 Flooded venue!
    Bridge School '06 Night 1 & 2
    Venice '07 pummeled by the sleet! 
    Nijmegen '07
    Werchter '07
    April Fools ~ LA1
  • SoonForgotten2
    SoonForgotten2 Posts: 2,245
    Wow. I hope this isn't true...
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    <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmgphotos/4731512142/&quot; title="PJ Banner2 by Mister J Photography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1135/4731512142_258f2d6ab4_b.jpg&quot; width="630" height="112" alt="PJ Banner2" /></a>
  • digster
    digster Posts: 1,292
    Lesbelges wrote:
    Not according to Wikipedia


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LeRoi_Moore

    "After his first full day of recovery, we're learning that his condition is improving. Dave and Carter spent a few hours at his side this morning, laughing together and talking. He's alert and cracking jokes already. They commented on how much they were heartened and excited after leaving the hospital, knowing that he's going to be alright. Dave announced to the audience tonight "He was beat up real good, but he's going to be fine."

    This news in one or two hours old...the ATV accident also happened a few months ago.
  • Lesbelges
    Lesbelges Posts: 434
    digster wrote:
    This news in one or two hours old...the ATV accident also happened a few months ago.


    Oops, you're right. I just read that it is due to the ATV accident he had a month ago. Hopefully, these are really only rumors
    Cincinnati '03 Flooded venue!
    Bridge School '06 Night 1 & 2
    Venice '07 pummeled by the sleet! 
    Nijmegen '07
    Werchter '07
    April Fools ~ LA1
  • digster
    digster Posts: 1,292
    Lesbelges wrote:
    Oops, you're right. I just read that it is due to the ATV accident he had a month ago. Hopefully, these are really only rumors

    Unfortunately, more and more people on the DMB boards are confirming from sources that they have that this is the case. The only hope there is is that the concert for tonight has not been cancelled. I couldn't imagine anyone being able to play after something like this, but they might want to in memoriam.
  • Wilds
    Wilds Posts: 4,329
    Just read something terrible on his Wiki. I copied it, but will not repeat it here. It was gone by the time I refreshed.

    Just some sick person posting about his death.

    Hope he is ok.
  • digster
    digster Posts: 1,292
    There's been some word now that they are not allowing people into the venue. It's looking less and less likely that this is a rumor gone awry.

    God, it's unbelievable. Such a talent.
  • Kilgore_Trout
    Kilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    he'll finally get the opportunity to play with talented musicians in heaven
    "Senza speme vivemo in disio"

    http://seanbriceart.com/
  • like.echoes
    like.echoes Posts: 582
    Oh, man. This is very sad news indeed.
    nothing's changed but the surrounding bullsh1t
  • SoonForgotten2
    SoonForgotten2 Posts: 2,245
    There's some word that it was a crew member that has died... a lot of rumours flying around about this...
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    <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmgphotos/4731512142/&quot; title="PJ Banner2 by Mister J Photography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1135/4731512142_258f2d6ab4_b.jpg&quot; width="630" height="112" alt="PJ Banner2" /></a>
  • digster
    digster Posts: 1,292
    Keeping everyone up to date...people have gotten word that friends going to the show have been let through the doors, so it looks like the show tonight is on.
  • Inhiding230
    Inhiding230 Posts: 362
    Something is definitely going on because antsmarching.org is down right now. I assume it is overloaded, but that site never goes down. That is really sad if it is true :(
  • SoonForgotten2
    SoonForgotten2 Posts: 2,245
    TMZ is reporting the death now... details are starting to come out, slowly.
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  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    digster wrote:
    Keeping everyone up to date...people have gotten word that friends going to the show have been let through the doors, so it looks like the show tonight is on.


    hey i was just about to leave to go to the show....can you give me an update?


    i'm in a little bit of shock right now
  • FinsburyParkCarrots
    FinsburyParkCarrots Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    Yep, TMZ says the show will go ahead anyway.
  • digster
    digster Posts: 1,292
    cutback wrote:
    hey i was just about to leave to go to the show....can you give me an update?


    i'm in a little bit of shock right now

    All I have is secondhand...some people on DMB message boards have stated that they recieved calls that people are being let into the venue. I'd say it is worth it to try, considering there is nothing official online saying the show is off. Maybe it's worth putting in a call to the venue before you head off.

    If you go, good luck to you also. It's going to be quite something, and I think it shows an incredible amount of professionalism to attempt to put on a show for your audience after something like this.
  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    digster wrote:
    All I have is secondhand...some people on DMB message boards have stated that they recieved calls that people are being let into the venue. I'd say it is worth it to try, considering there is nothing official online saying the show is off. Maybe it's worth putting in a call to the venue before you head off.

    If you go, good luck to you also. It's going to be quite something, and I think it shows an incredible amount of professionalism to attempt to put on a show for your audience after something like this.


    thanks....yeah i'm checking out the warehouse but it's running really slow

    i saw tmz.....i can't believe this....i'm really taken aback....
  • digster
    digster Posts: 1,292
    cutback wrote:
    thanks....yeah i'm checking out the warehouse but it's running really slow

    i saw tmz.....i can't believe this....i'm really taken aback....

    Yep, from TMZ....

    UPDATE: A rep for the Band just gave TMZ the following statement:
    "LeRoi Moore, saxophonist and founding member of Dave Matthews Band, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, August 19, 2008, at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles from sudden complications stemming from his June ATV accident on his farm near Charlottesville, Virginia. Moore had recently returned to his Los Angeles home to begin an intensive physical rehabilitation program."


    Jesus.

    I think you should try. All the news I've seen and recieved in the past thirty minutes has pointed towards the show going on.

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