12.15.08
In Memory of LeRoi Moore, 1961-2008
Courtesy of dmband.com
LeRoi Moore, saxophonist and founding member of Dave Matthews Band, passed away in August this year. This blog wasn’t around that time yet, so I wanted to take this chance now to say goodbye.
It’s a strange thing to lose a beloved musician unless you see the band live. You know he’s no longer here, but he still continues to be present on recordings you listen to and videos you watch, so it’s like nothing is changed. Last Friday I got a mail from the DMB fan association Warehouse saying that new tour dates will be announced on Monday. While I was very excited about the news in hopes of some Europe dates, the mail showed a picture of the band, and one member was missing. Then it finally hit me that he’s gone. It was quite shocking to see the picture.
Below is a picture montage of LeRoi. Playing on the background is the cover song Long Black Veil, which Dave Matthews Band used to perform a lot around year 2000. Many other artists have also covered the song, most notably Johnny Cash. It’s a Johnny Cash song for Dave Matthews.
Rest In Peace, LeRoi.
Lyrically Me said,
December 15, 2008 at 12:57 am
I saw DMB in July shortly after LeRoi was injured… though I had never seen them perform live with LeRoi from what I’ve heard, there was a huge difference. Still an amazing amazing band – but definitely a huge loss.
Mikey said,
January 1, 2009 at 8:52 pm
R.I.P. LeRoi.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEDGNwha880