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This really sucks. RIP Van.
It looks like he’d had a rough time of it recently. Gary Lee posted this a couple of days ago:
Update on Screaming Tree Van Conner, He has been making progress this last week but we nearly lost him. Last year he was in a coma two different times. Once due to emergency stomach surgery and the other because of Covid and a blood clot in his lung. He has been going downhill since then, not being able to walk and finally being confined to bed. Just after new years his liver almost finished him off. He's still pretty out of it but he's coming back again. It's going to be a long road for him but his family is giving him a lot of support. He has many more songs to write...
“Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
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Gary Lee also posted this today
Let me put this letter on Van’s grave.
🌲🌑🌲🌑🌲🌑🌲🌑🌲🌑🌲🌑🌲🌑🌲
Van Conner bassist and song writer of Screaming Trees died last night of an extended illness at 55 It was pneumonia that got him in the end. He was one of the closest friends I ever had and I loved him immensely.
I will miss him forever and ever and ever…
Fade Out City (Epistle To Van)
Endings always come with time, No escape or denial
Searched your inner space, Through all your life
But the answer’s here outside
No blue sky today, So wish the clouds away
Gone to live in fade out city, fade out city, fade out city
Remember all the years have passed, Remember where our shadows cast
Teardrops in the night bring the flowers in the light, Force your eyes to see a sign
No blue sky today, So wish the clouds away
Gone to live in fade out city, fade out city, fade out city
“Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
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edited January 2023
Barrett Martin’s tribute
I can't believe another Screaming Tree has fallen but it's true - we lost Van Conner last night. He had been suffering for a long time, years actually, so I hope his passing was gentle and kind, like the gentle and kind spirit that he is. Van was one of the greatest bass players I ever had the honor of playing with, he and I had a deep swing in our rhythm section, a kind of "battleship swing" is how I would describe it. I will always miss that about him, his giant swing. I also remember, after the countless shows we played together, how he would hold court like a jovial, Falstaff-ian character with a circle of people around him, as he told stories and made people laugh while nursing a beer and cooly dragging on a cigarette. Van always made people laugh - what a wonderful gift to offer the world, laughter. Van Patrick Conner, born on St. Patrick's Day 1967, exactly one month older than me but also like a brother. Someone recently posted this video of he and I doing an interview in 1992 as we promoted the Screaming Trees album, "Sweet Oblivion." We were both 25, so young. I never watch these things but somehow watching this reminds me of Van in the best kind of way. What a beautiful soul. A lot of people are going to miss him, the remaining Screaming Trees especially. -B
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Gary Lee posted this. It’ll be interesting to see if anything turns up
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“Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
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edited February 16
“HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR RECORD STORE DAY 2024!”
“Ellensburg, Washington is known for the world’s 3rd largest three-day rodeo, 90’s NFL legends Brian Habib and Drew Bledsoe and as the hometown of seminal Northwest band Screaming Trees. In the late 80’s, Ellensburg residents were often confronted with the strangely primitive sounds of the band emanating from their headquarters in the back room of the Conner family’s Main Street store, New World Video. Here was the scene of creation of songs from the band’s early Velvetone and SST albums. During this prolific time, much of the band’s music never made it beyond their own ears but was fortunately captured on Gary Lee Conner’s 4 track cassette recorder. Those cassettes have survived, intact, down to this day and have now made their way to this recording. So now, transport yourself back to New World Video, in late 80’s Ellensburg, and hear the weird things happening
Limited edition of 4000 copies, pressed on opaque maroon vinyl. Make sure your favorite participating RSD store orders one for you for the big day on April 20th, and follow @vinyl_voice_editions on Instagram for more info!”
Tracklist:
Side A Electrify What’s Never Been When It Comes Around Next To Myself Now Or Never
Side B Baby Nicotine Take Another Look Carousel Bring Down The Sun Weird Thing Happening
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“Do not postpone happiness”
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It looks like he’d had a rough time of it recently. Gary Lee posted this a couple of days ago:
He has been making progress this last week but we nearly lost him. Last year he was in a coma two different times. Once due to emergency stomach surgery and the other because of Covid and a blood clot in his lung. He has been going downhill since then, not being able to walk and finally being confined to bed. Just after new years his liver almost finished him off. He's still pretty out of it but he's coming back again. It's going to be a long road for him but his family is giving him a lot of support. He has many more songs to write...
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
Let me put this letter on Van’s grave. 🌲🌑🌲🌑🌲🌑🌲🌑🌲🌑🌲🌑🌲🌑🌲
Van Conner bassist and song writer of Screaming Trees died last night of an extended illness at 55 It was pneumonia that got him in the end. He was one of the closest friends I ever had and I loved him immensely. I will miss him forever and ever and ever…
Fade Out City (Epistle To Van)
Endings always come with time, No escape or denial
Searched your inner space, Through all your life
But the answer’s here outside
No blue sky today, So wish the clouds away
Gone to live in fade out city, fade out city, fade out city
Remember all the years have passed, Remember where our shadows cast
Teardrops in the night bring the flowers in the light, Force your eyes to see a sign
No blue sky today, So wish the clouds away
Gone to live in fade out city, fade out city, fade out city
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
PJ Cuyahoga Flalls OH 8/26/1998
PJ Noblesviile IN 8/18/2000
PJ Cincinnatti OH 8/20/2000
PJ Columbus OH 8/21/2000
PJ Columbus OH 6/24/2003
PJ Hamilton Ontario 9/13/2005
PJ Phiadelphia PA 10/3/2005
PJ Cleveland OH 5/20/2006
PJ Columbia SC 6/16/2008.....
e.V Chicago IL 8/21/2008
e.V Philly PA 6/11/2009
e.V Bailtimore MD 6/14/2009...
PJ Chicago IL 8/23/2009
.PJ...Philly PA 10/27/2009 PJ.Philadephia PA 10/28/2009.
PJ Columbus OH 5/6/2010
PJ Cleveland OH 5/9/2010.
BRAD Columbus OH 10/5/2010
e.V St.Louis MO 7/1/2011
.PJ.. East Troy WI 9/3/2011..PJ..East Troy WI 9/4/2011
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RNDM Chicago IL11/13/2012
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AIC Cleveland OH 5/19/2014
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AIC Cincinnati OH 8/06/2015
RNDM Chicago IL 3/15/2016
PJ Columbia SC 4\21\2016
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Soundgarden Columbus OH 5/20/2017 Canceled RIP Chris
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PJ St Louis Missouri 9/18/2022
AIC Cuyohoga falls Oh. 8/16/2019
SHAWNSMITH Rip 2019Mark Lanegan Band 5/18/19
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
Awesome! Can't wait for this.
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)
Side A
Electrify
What’s Never Been
When It Comes Around
Next To Myself
Now Or Never
Side B
Baby Nicotine
Take Another Look
Carousel
Bring Down The Sun
Weird Thing Happening
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)
“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)