Friday, April 18, 2008

R.I.P. Danny Federici

The E Street keyboardist passed away Thursday after a 3 year battle with melanoma. He was just 58...

In a band with larger-than-life characters such as saxophonist Clarence Clemons and bandana-wrapped guitarist "Little" Steven Van Zandt, Federici was content to play in his familiar position to the side of the stage. But his playing was as vital to Springsteen's live show as any instrument in the band.


Here's some rare video from 1978 with a bearded Federici on accordian during the classic "Sandy"...



And here's the same song from his last appearance with the band in Indy last month...



R.I.P "Phantom" Dan...

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