Dave Matthews Band Saxophonist LeRoi Moore has died

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  • Inhiding230
    Inhiding230 Posts: 362
    digster wrote:
    Of course, this isn't to say I'm happy that something as this would happen, but often the best music springs from tragedy and loss. I wouldn't be surprised if they laid everything they had out onstage tonight.

    I am pretty sure, it will end up being an amazing show because it will be for him, in his honor.
  • digster
    digster Posts: 1,293
    The show is definitely on, Dave just came out to announce the opening band.
  • Kilgore_Trout
    Kilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    i just hope tonights crowd understands the significance of them playing tonight and remains respectful... based on the handful of DMB shows ive been to, their casual fanbase doesnt seem like the type that would sincerely sympathize or allow them to appropriately grieve... im sure word will get out to everyone there though
    "Senza speme vivemo in disio"

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  • Kilgore_Trout
    Kilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    digster wrote:
    The show is definitely on, Dave just came out to announce the opening band.
    he say anything about it?
    "Senza speme vivemo in disio"

    http://seanbriceart.com/
  • digster
    digster Posts: 1,293
    sgossard3 wrote:
    he say anything about it?

    Apparently not. He just announced the opening band and then left.

    For what it's worth, it's as official as can be...

    http://www.dmband.com
  • like.echoes
    like.echoes Posts: 582
    digster wrote:
    For what it's worth, it's as official as can be...

    http://www.dmband.com

    Damn, that really punches you in the gut. Jesus.
    nothing's changed but the surrounding bullsh1t
  • Keir
    Keir Posts: 46
    Very shook up about this. I don't think it's really hit me yet and I am still in shock. Saw DMB 3 times this summer and each of them were some of the greatest moments of my life. 2 shows were with LeRoi, 1 was with his replacement Jeff Coffin while he was injured. They are and forever will remain the greatest band on earth and they'll never be the same with LeRoi.
  • digster
    digster Posts: 1,293
    Keir wrote:
    Very shook up about this. I don't think it's really hit me yet and I am still in shock. Saw DMB 3 times this summer and each of them were some of the greatest moments of my life. 2 shows were with LeRoi, 1 was with his replacement Jeff Coffin while he was injured. They are and forever will remain the greatest band on earth and they'll never be the same with LeRoi.

    This is of course a statement for another day, but it's quite possible Dave Matthews Band ended today.

    And, DMB's site has been remade into a memorial...

    http://www.dmband.com
  • Keir
    Keir Posts: 46
    digster wrote:
    This is of course a statement for another day, but it's quite possible Dave Matthews Band ended today.

    And, DMB's site has been remade into a memorial...

    http://www.dmband.com

    Oh I know, as selfish and lame as it sounds, the end of DMB is on my mind and that adds to all of this. There's something about this band that means so much to me that I can't explain.
  • MikeLammi23
    MikeLammi23 Posts: 109
    WOW!

    I just came home to check out the EV setlist, and ended up seeing the news in this thread. I am a HUGE DMB fan, and have a love for their music in the same respect as PJ, because they make the music that they love, and try to give their fans the best performance night in and night out. DMB is the only other band that I follow around like PJ.

    All the best thoughts to his family, his friends, and the rest of the band.
    10c #TBD

    "They said timing was everything, made him want to be everywhere,...there's a lot to be said for nowhere."
    "Let them wash away,... all those yesterdays."

    09/10/98, 08/23/00, 08/24/00, 08/25/00, 04/30/03, 07/09/03, 07/14/03, 06/01/06, 06/03/06, 06/24/08, 06/25/08
  • BlackCorduroy
    BlackCorduroy Posts: 1,374
    Man :( I'm not a DMB fan, but I definitely respect them as musicians.. I can't begin to imagine how I would feel if a member of PJ or another band I really like died. Condolences to DMB fans :(
  • cindyp41
    cindyp41 Posts: 65
    God bless Leroi...just pure sadness, so young...
    "Everytime I hear that melody, something breaks inside" -- T.W.
  • intothejam
    intothejam Posts: 25
    Long time DMB fan. He was my favorite in the whole band.
    RIP Leroi
  • Red Lukin
    Red Lukin Canada Posts: 2,994
    This is horrible. His sax use to put me in a wicked mood. I'm not sure how his sound is going to feel now (not to be selfish). He was my 2nd favorite member in the band behind Carter.

    Here is a 22 minute song in his memory - https://www.yousendit.com/download/Q01FZHltcWYyWGV4dnc9PQ
  • Urban Hiker
    Urban Hiker Posts: 1,312
    Oh, NO!!! I can't believe this. How sad for the band and his family.
    Walking can be a real trip
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  • partyofone
    partyofone Posts: 44
    So freaking sad.

    RIP LeRoi
    "Would I rather be feared or loved? Um... Easy, both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." -Michael Scott
  • Keir
    Keir Posts: 46
    antsmarching.org, a DMB fan site, has like 2,000 people trying to view the forum right now and has crashed. Any updates on tonight's show?
  • stylo17
    stylo17 Posts: 1,001
    RIP :( i loved the sound of his sax and what he brought to the band

    #41 wouldn't be the same without him
    6/11/08 WPB


    ♬♪♫ and I will not, grow tired of crayon stars and fire

    ♬♪♫ cause a soldier's death is so much better than defeat just hanging around
  • AndySlash
    AndySlash Posts: 3,287
    Well, this sucks.

    It's a blessing the band just happened to be in LA when LeRoi passed. I really hope they got to be with him and/or his family today.
  • edpearson
    edpearson Posts: 331
    My prayers go out to the band, LeRoi's family, and to all the DMB fans out there.
    Rock on!
    ~Edward

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