E-Streeter, Danny Federici, dies at 58

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Truly heartbreaking news:

NEW YORK - Danny Federici, the longtime
keyboard player for Bruce Springsteen whose stylish work helped define
the E Street Band’s sound on hits from “Hungry Heart” through “The
Rising,” died Thursday. He was 58.Federici,
who had battled melanoma for three years, died at Memorial
Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. News of his death was posted
late Thursday on Springsteen’s official Web site.
He last performed with Springsteen and the band last month, appearing during portions of a March 20 show in Indianapolis.

Edited by E-Dub - April 18 2008 at 23:44

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E-Dub Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 24 2006 Location: Elkhorn, WI Status: Offline Points: 7910	Topic: E-Streeter, Danny Federici, dies at 58 Posted: April 18 2008 at 23:43
	Truly heartbreaking news: NEW YORK - Danny Federici, the longtime keyboard player for Bruce Springsteen whose stylish work helped define the E Street Band’s sound on hits from “Hungry Heart” through “The Rising,” died Thursday. He was 58. Federici, who had battled melanoma for three years, died at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. News of his death was posted late Thursday on Springsteen’s official Web site. He last performed with Springsteen and the band last month, appearing during portions of a March 20 show in Indianapolis. Edited by E-Dub - April 18 2008 at 23:44


Chicapah Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: February 14 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 8238	Posted: April 19 2008 at 10:32
	Very sad, indeed. His understated work on some of the E Street Band's best material is essential. Just listen to "Jungleland" for example and you'll know how great he was. May God comfort his family and friends.
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Nightfly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: August 01 2007 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 3659	Posted: April 20 2008 at 12:25
	Very sad news......I didn't know he was ill. I'm going to see Springsteen in may. He'll be missed. Edited by Nightfly - April 20 2008 at 12:25

darkshade Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: November 19 2005 Location: New Jersey Status: Offline Points: 10964	Posted: April 22 2008 at 17:36
	i guess no one on this site cares about Springsteen much. or maybe it's cause i live in Jersey and everyone knows Bruce. My aunt lives only a few miles from his home. anyway, RIP Danny.
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micky Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: October 02 2005 Location: . Status: Offline Points: 46838	Posted: April 22 2008 at 17:40
	had no idea he was ill either... that is tragic.. he was so young.
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1800iareyay Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: November 18 2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2492	Posted: May 15 2008 at 14:54
	For about three weeks now I've been really getting into Bruce's music, and this was some sad news when I finally knew enough about the band to realize what a huge part of the music he was. The best part of the E Street Band is that no one person is really the best. Obviously Bruce is the main draw, but in terms of sound everyone is really equal. Danny's interplay with Roy, Bruce, Clarence et al made him as essential as everyone else. Although I downloaded a copy of the Tampa show after his passing and the band seemed determined to carry on and put on what will probably go down as one of their best. I've also heard good things about most of the newer shows, though a few have been criticized for lacking set list and performance focus, which is most likely a by-product of them trying to tour through their grief. R.I.P. Danny, you'll be missed.