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The above YouTube video is of Dan singing "Leader of the Band" a song he wrote for his father.

"Leader of the Band" was written for my father Lawrence Fogelberg who was a musician, educator, and band leader. I was so gratified that I was able to give him that song before he passed on.

At age 56 Dan has succumbed to prostate cancer which he was diagnosed with in May of 2004.

This message is from his official website

Dear friends,

Dan left us this morning at 6:00am . He fought a brave battle with cancer and died peacefully at home in Maine with his wife Jean at his side. His strength, dignity, and grace in the face of the daunting challenges of this disease were an inspiration to all who knew him.

A sad day indeed for all the many he has touched through his music. If you wish you can express your condolences here.

Follow this link to his song "Rhythm of the Rain".