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Re: In Memoriam: Danny Federici (1950-2008)

MeoMyoMO — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:01:28 -0000

Ken, thanks for sharing this great remembrance. I was at that the same show - 4th row center. We had gone to see John Sebastian, and we were also curious about both Dan Fogelberg and Bruce. And we also were surprised about Bruce's set following Sebastian's - until he appeared on stage, and my wife and I became instant and forever Springsteen fans. I immediately went out and bought the first two albums the next day, but they couldn't come close to capturing what we saw and heard the night before.

I'm curious about one detail. As I recall, the drummer that night was still Ernest “Boom” Carter and David Sancious was still on keyboards. I know for sure that off to one side in the shadows sat someone who appeared to be learning the drum parts by following the drummer on an imaginary kit. Perhaps that's not who it was - I didn't really know who the E Street Band members were at the time, but to me it seemed that it might have been Max preparing to take over for Ernest going forward.

By the way, I also recall we heard both Kitty's Back and Rosalita that night, so too bad you didn't stay a little longer! We now live in St. Louis and have floor tickets for the show here August 23. We're a little older of course, but not too old to try to get close enough to the stage to re-live an incredible night from 1974!

Re: In Memoriam: Danny Federici (1950-2008)

kokorotrailer — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:51:23 -0000

Terrific fresh 34-years-old memory that should be alive thru the end of an era. Lucky you to got this fond experience, friends, joy and pain.

Also, lucky you Americans. Despite all the bushes and britneys, you have always the authentic kids of Rock N Roll. This poor oriental lad is wishing to experience something like this.

(Sorry for my poor English. I am Thai. But this is not an excuse.)

Re: In Memoriam: Danny Federici (1950-2008)

Ken Shane — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:05:40 -0000

No, I've got a secret when it comes to weekend night parking.

Re: In Memoriam: Danny Federici (1950-2008)

DwDunphy — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:56:35 -0000

You stole the parking space I was waiting on in the White St. lot, didn't you?

Re: In Memoriam: Danny Federici (1950-2008)

Ken Shane — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:41:32 -0000

Not at all. I was in Red Bank last weekend.

Re: In Memoriam: Danny Federici (1950-2008)

DwDunphy — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:18:16 -0000

Wait, wait, wait... What?

What part of Asbury are you from? Does the thought of passing through Red Bank sicken you?

Re: In Memoriam: Danny Federici (1950-2008)

brad — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:32:56 -0000

Beautiful. Thanks. Even growing up in Tennessee, these mirror some of my earliest rock and roll memories. Bruce, the band, Danny, Max, Roy, Clarence were all so much of our youths, and now our middle ages.

Brad

Re: In Memoriam: Danny Federici (1950-2008)

dslifton — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 12:05:30 -0000

Thanks. That was beautiful.

Re: In Memoriam: Danny Federici (1950-2008)

T.D. Kay — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:50:00 -0000

God Bless. His playing, on E Street records and in the many, many of their live shows I've seen in the last 25 years, has brought me much joy.

Side note: I had iTunes open on shuffle, and about three seconds after I pulled up the story of his death, "Two Hearts" began to play. Unbelievable.

Re: In Memoriam: Danny Federici (1950-2008)

Matt Wardlaw — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:36:42 -0000

wow - what a great post....thanks for sharing this with all of us. An amazing read that I have already forwarded to a few of my fellow Springsteen loving buddies...

Re: In Memoriam: Danny Federici (1950-2008)

Bob Morse — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:55:12 -0000

Say's it all!!! The spirit and the Magic of the E street Band. Thanks.

R.I.P. The Phantom!

Cheers,
Bob

Re: In Memoriam: Danny Federici (1950-2008)

mary — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:50:53 -0000

We have truly lost a friend. Thank you for remembering Danny.

Re: In Memoriam: Danny Federici (1950-2008)

mrmurrah — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:03:27 -0000

A classy, understated tribute to a classy, understated artist. Thank you.