E Street Band organist Danny Federici dead at 58
Danny Federici, founding member of the E Street Band and a key contributor to the band's stylemark layered sound, died on Th (4/17) after a three-year conflict with malignant melanoma. Federici was 58.In a statement on Robert I Springsteen [ tickets ]'s official internet site, Springsteen said "Danny and I worked together for 40 years - he was the well-nigh wonderfully fluid keyboard participant and a pure natural musician. I loved him very much...we grew up together."Federici last performed with Springsteen on the tour's Master of Architecture 20th express in Capital of Indiana, a surprise invitee appearance that showcased several songs associated with Federici's electronic organ and accordion contrbutions, including "Twenty-five percent of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)" and "Kitty's Back."Federici left wing the circuit followers the band's November 19th, 2007 show in Capital of Massachusetts, MA. At the meter, Springsteen hired Charlie Giordano, keyboardist from the Pete Seeger Roger Huntington Sessions touring circle, to temporarily fill in for Federici piece he focused on cancer treatment.In recent epoch shows, Springsteen's citation of Federici's absence from the stage shifted from wishes for Federici's healthy and speedy come back to the band to "we transport our prayers to Danny." According to Springsteen's internet site statement, fans ar asked to donate to the Danny Federici Melanoma Fund in stead of flowers. A internet site for the fund testament be announced.Upcoming Springsteen shows in Everglade State on Friday and Sat have been postponed, and new dates will be announced.Picture: Danny Federici's final bows with the E Street Band subsequently the band's performance in Hub of the Universe on November 19, 2007.
