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Dave Matthews Band Saxophonist LeRoi Moore Dead at 46

8/19/08, 10:36 pm EST

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LeRoi Moore, saxophonist and founding member of the Dave Matthews Band, died suddenly in Los Angeles Tuesday afternoon after suffering complications from an ATV accident in June. Moore was 46. The June 30th accident on Moore’s farm in Charlottesville, Virginia, left him with broken ribs and a punctured lung. Moore was on the path to recovery, arriving in Los Angeles for an intensive physical rehabilitation program, but according to the DMB Website, he returned to the hospital last month due to complications. A representative for Dave Matthews Band confirmed Moore’s passing and in a statement the band indicated the musician died at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center. Since Moore’s accident, DMB has continued on with their U.S. tour with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones’ saxophonist Jeff Coffin filling in. Despite Moore’s death, the band still performed Tuesday night at Los Angeles’ Staples Center, which featured a setlist that contained a number of tributes to their fallen bandmate.


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Denton | 8/19/2008, 11:02 pm EST

Sad news. As a part time musician myself, part of me couldn’t imagine playing the night a bandmate died. But, another part of me can think of no better way to remember and mourn. It’s gotta be tough for those guys.

Matt Sommer | 8/19/2008, 11:03 pm EST

This is a sad moment for the band members and for all the DMB fans out there. I know that the right side of the stage will never be the same. My thoughts go out for Leroi’s family, to the band memebers and to all the fans out there that are at a lost of words for this tragic time.

Justin | 8/19/2008, 11:14 pm EST

Terrible news, and my favorite member of the band. He will be dearly missed and so many songs will not be the same without LeRoi.

Neil | 8/19/2008, 11:16 pm EST

This is terrible news. I’ve been a fan for a long time, making many road trips south from Alaska to see the DMB. LeRoi will be terribly missed and I wish his family and the band all the best.

sean | 8/19/2008, 11:42 pm EST

i couldn’t believe it when i heard this news today, i ve been a fan since 96 and while the band will probably finish their summer tour, this is the end of DMB.

Blake | 8/20/2008, 12:14 am EST

Rest in peace Roi, the right side of the stage will never be the same. you added soo much to the band. thank you for that.

Drewdog21 | 8/20/2008, 12:15 am EST

I am devastated. I am floored. I am at a loss for words. Such a great musician taken way too early. Much love to his family, friends and bandmates.

LeRoi | 8/20/2008, 12:23 am EST

All I have to do is listen…and listen some more to some of my favorite DMB songs that feature his amazing talent in such a perfect way…one in particular…41 forever!!! Love and respect to LeRoi and his family..PEACE

Aaron | 8/20/2008, 12:37 am EST

Truly a wonderful soul. It was tremendous joy and honor to hear him play. Thank you for your amazing work. Rest in peace Leroi Moore.

Lynda | 8/20/2008, 12:39 am EST

The only DMB member I’ve ever met. Talent, wit and charm all rolled into one person. What a terrible and premature loss. I’ll be seeing the band (?) in a couple of weeks. It just won’t be the same. Damn.

Richard | 8/20/2008, 12:43 am EST

Stage Left Solidarity Coalition. Put your fist up for LeRoi.

Cooper J | 8/20/2008, 12:53 am EST

I have been a huge fan of the band and the music since 95 and I will miss Roi as much as the next fan. Usually cloaked in background in his dark shades, but when he blew that horn he was the only sound in the house. The Dave Matthews Band we have all come to love is gone and will never be again. But, the band has always been about the music and will live on. And I will be there when the new sound forms to once again find that Jimi Thing with them, whatever it is.
For now, I will mourn like many of you. Not only for Roi, but for the passing of a piece of my life.
Tonight, I will fill all 6 disc spaces with my favorite selections and enjoy the pure sound as I pay my respects to the passing of not only a great sax player but also one of the greatest american rock bands of all time.

Shane | 8/20/2008, 1:11 am EST

LeRoi has brought so much joy to so many people through his music. My heart goes out to his friends and family. We are truly in a lesser place without you Roi.

me | 8/20/2008, 2:08 am EST

why r so many black celebrities dying?

Bernie Mac
Issac Hayes
LeRoi Moore

i’m afraid of who’s next…

Josh Hamrick | 8/20/2008, 2:27 am EST

Rest in peace LeRoi. You will be missed. It’s weird to get so caught up in a death of someone I’ve never met, but I’ve followed the band since 94, practically grew up with them and saw 25 live shows along the way. Whether they know me or not, DMB is family.

cody | 8/20/2008, 2:37 am EST

This journey’s end will bring forth a new journey’s beginning…you will be missed…until again dear friend.

Mike | 8/20/2008, 3:14 am EST

This is awful and sad news… it is the passing of a legend. God bless you Leroi for bringing joy to so many generations of fans. You were one of a kind, and a true role model as well as an admirable and kind person. You will be deeply missed.. Thanks for the memories, you will never be forgotten

Randy | 8/20/2008, 3:42 am EST

It’s been awhile since I’ve dealt with the death of someone that brought so much depth and life to music we all love and can’t wait to hear live or in studio.

LeRoi is irreplaceable and it will be interesting to see where Dave and the band go from here.

I was looking forward to their show in San Diego this Friday. Who knows if that will still go on as schedule.

All I know is, folks in LA got a special, emotional, and once in a lifetime performance tonight, just a few hours after the news broke.

Can’t believe they still went on stage tonite, bravo!

Candace | 8/20/2008, 4:05 am EST

I know Dave, Carter, Stefan, Boyd and the rest of the DMB family are mourning the loss of their brother this evening. I can think of no better way to honor him than doing what they all loved, which is to play live for their fans. I am profoundly saddened and shocked by LeRoi’s death and I have never met the man. To me, my feelings are a testament to the influence each of them has in the world of music.

Al Smith | 8/20/2008, 4:53 am EST

Leroi was the greatest and will be missed on many levels….

R.I.P. good man

Rich | 8/20/2008, 5:00 am EST

In the 4th row tonight for night 1 in LA, hadn’t heard the terrible news yet, they start with bartender, which is one of the more emotional songs anyways, and it looked like dave and carter were in tears, and i don’t think i’ve heard them put so much into the song before, incredible. song ends and dave tells the crowd leroi has died. the band was visibly shaken for the first few songs, but as the show progressed, and they played some of “leroi’s favorites,” they somehow managed to play one of the most incredible shows i’ve seen (and i’ve seen a ton from the start). through the unbearable sadness that i can’t begin to imagine, they honored their bandmate and mourned the only way they could, through a beautiful set of music. this was a once in a lifetime show, one that the band and all their fans wish never had to happen. he’s up there somewhere leaning on bar and playing somewhere over the rainbow. we’ll miss you.

John | 8/20/2008, 5:33 am EST

I just got back from night one of the LA show…wow! what a somber and magical evening all at once. I’d heard the news before the show, but didn’t know if it was rumors or truth. But when ‘Bartender’ opened the show and the video screens showed the faces of the band, you knew right then it was VERY the rest of my life. LeRoi was truly my most inspiring member of the band and my favorite member. I always looked forward to his jams and stage left coalition with Rashawn Ross. Though the band may go on, there will always be a tremendous hole that can never be filled. My heart, tears & thoughts go out to Dave and the band and Leroi’s family. I never knew him, but he was a fellow ant, marching along in life!!

Rusty | 8/20/2008, 6:30 am EST

The death of someone we know always reminds us that we are still alive – perhaps for some purpose which we ought to re-examine. ~Mignon McLaughlin, The Neurotic’s Notebook, 1960

Edwin van der Hoeven | 8/20/2008, 7:34 am EST

Shocked! Fortunately they came to Holland last year. Not a lot of bands in the world who have such a chemistry. A great loss and my sincere thoughts and love go out to family, friends, the band and all fans. You’ll never be forgotten!

Rene Oliveira | 8/20/2008, 7:56 am EST

Rest in peace LeRoi. The brazilian fans are all very sad. Our hearts are deeply empty with his lost. Positive vibrations to family, friends, band and fans.

Aster | 8/20/2008, 9:19 am EST

Man, what shocking news!! Roi, I hope that you are somewhere right now tuning up your ‘penny whistle’. Your jams in many live shows were legendary and will go down in DMB history. You will be truely missed!! A very sad day for all of us DMB fans throughout the world. It will be the day of our generation when the music died. Where will the band go from here?
Rest in Peace, Roi, love and peace to all of the band, their families and everyone else in the DMB family.

Dave | 8/20/2008, 9:26 am EST

Numb. Countless times that I’ve seen the band live taking for granted what truly was. Leroi, as you step into the light know that you will continue to live on through the beauty that you have created.

Erik | 8/20/2008, 9:39 am EST

You were the best LeRoi. A truly legendary talent. I will never forget the many times I went to see you, and you and the band always put on a fantastic performance. You will truly be missed my so many worldwide. My thought and prayers are with the band and their families. I’m going to miss you, but thank you for so many years of unforgettable memories.

Brooke | 8/20/2008, 9:43 am EST

This is such a sad day … what a loss! It’s hard to work and focus today. I’m thankful for the so many times in the past 10 years that I’ve been able to see LeRoi work his magic.

It’s been said many times before that you will be deeply missed LeRoi … rest in peace.

Skinny | 8/20/2008, 9:51 am EST

My heart is broken. Rest easy, Roi. You will be forever missed.

Paulo Ribeiro | 8/20/2008, 9:51 am EST

Terrible news to start the day. unfortunatly there are still tons of things we cannot change. Rest In Peace, mate. All positive thoughts from fans in Brazil. I was really looking forward to the band gigs in South America, and I will miss him playing. Fortunatly I was in Sydney last year and manage to watch him playing with his amazing style and grace.
Rest in Peace, doc.

World | 8/20/2008, 10:02 am EST

An end of an era for a great band. While they will go on it will never be the same. Leroi will live on forever in his music…

Zappbranigan | 8/20/2008, 10:07 am EST

So much great talent lost in the past few weeks. Add to that list a great musician in LeRoi Moore. He will be missed and my heart goes out to his friends and family.

Bobbie | 8/20/2008, 10:08 am EST

I find myself so numb this morning as I am reminded of how precious the magical touch of life, love and music came together so harmoniously in the gift that DMB shared with so many fans around the world. My heart does go to the boys, LeRoi’s family and friends and I respect the band for their dignity and grace that they displayed in tribute through their music to their lost brother. Don’t burn the day away and remember two things: do a random act of kindness to a stranger and tell someone in your life that you love them Everyday.

stupid Dave Matthews Band | 8/20/2008, 10:19 am EST

,,,well, at least he is not in that shitty band any more,,,,they tottaly suck!!!

Anonymous | 8/20/2008, 10:33 am EST

It’s sometimes shocking how the lord can give someone such wonderful talents to share with the world and then so quickly, take them all away.

RIP LeRoi…your spirit will live on through what you were apart of while you were with us…keep on jammin.

Eduardo Ernesto Denis | 8/20/2008, 10:55 am EST

I still cannot believe this happened. RIP LeRoi. Your music will live forever in our hearts.

Lisa | 8/20/2008, 10:55 am EST

RIP Leroi. He will be terribly missed. A very sad time for us DMB fans. So much talent and a wonderful soul. Now he can play on in Heaven, and here in spirit.

Kristine | 8/20/2008, 11:02 am EST

This September 10th will be my 40th DMB concert. How ironic considering their song No. 40 is also titled Always.

I feel love lost although I’ve never met him. For that, I’ll miss him ALWAYS.

It just won’t be the same!

Glenn | 8/20/2008, 11:05 am EST

My 7.1 surround sound system has lost a speaker tonight. You might have to borrow an angels horn in heaven. Thank you for changing my life. Rest in peace LeRoi.

marbles | 8/20/2008, 11:06 am EST

Rest In Peace LeRoi

SMuth | 8/20/2008, 11:10 am EST

I had a chance to meet Roi and his wife while traveling east from LA in ‘06. They are amazing people. What a tragedy this truely is. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, band and fans.

Green | 8/20/2008, 11:28 am EST

The passing of Leroi put me to tears last night when I first heard the news. DMB’s music has calmed my soul for the past fifteen years. To now realize that I will never see Roi live again playing with band, it feels like an angel of music was just taken away for no good reason.

Lindsay | 8/20/2008, 11:30 am EST

I am utterly numb.
My best-friend and I were headed over 1000kms to the Gorge to see the boys play.
If the show will go on, something will truely be missing.
Leroi has been such a influence on my life, since the sax has been my favorite of all instruments.
My condolances to the band…
R.I.P. Leroi R.I.P.

Sarah | 8/20/2008, 11:52 am EST

Such sad news to wake up to this morning. I have been following the band since for 1996, seen over 40 shows and they have made an incredible impact on my life. As with most of us, I’ve never met LeRoi or any of the other members but I feel as though a part of my family has passed. He will forever live on in our hearts and the music and although everything has changed, this is a just a new beginning for the boys. Life is short but sweet for certain.

mouse | 8/20/2008, 11:56 am EST

Like many of you, I was truly saddened by the untimely, and unfair, passing of Leroi Moore. I have loved DMB since I first heard them in 1994. Such a mellow, powerfully hypnotic sound was his. DMB will never be the same and I will cherish my memories of having seen them as a whole. My prayers are with his family, friends, and most definetly, with the members of DMB. Rock on Leroi!!! I know you can hear us from up there!!!!

bryan | 8/20/2008, 11:57 am EST

I was fortunate enough to be in one of the most memorable shows ever by DMB. Last night in LA was the BEST set i have ever heard them play. Moore was one of the most talented musicians in all of music, as are all of the DMB members.

I am an old metal fan that truly listens to the instruments play, and find myself listening to only the best bands (i.e. At the Gates, Arch Enemy, Dimmu Borgir, Carcass, Entombed, etc.). But when i first heard DMB in 1997, i knew they were something special. Not only are they great musicians, they have the best chemistry of any band know. Leroi was an amazing member of the band, and one of my top two favorites with Carter.

Leroi, you will be missed. Thank you for your music, and sharing it with me.

Rocks | 8/20/2008, 12:00 pm EST

My friends and i have traveled thousands of miles over the past 5 years goin to various shows… I was lucky enough to be at one of Roi’s last shows night 2 at Saratoga. The night was special all in its self, but with the news last night that show has a new meaning… I consider it a honor to have listen to him Jam for the past years, and i will deeply miss him. Im not puttin jeff coffin down, he is a great musician… BUT NO1 CAN REPLACE MY MAN IN THE SHADES!!! R.I.P ROI

Nicki | 8/20/2008, 12:03 pm EST

I met LeRoi a few years ago. DMB music is and will always be my favorite and I worry that this loss will be forever felt!

I hope the Blue Ridge Mountains miss his daily stares!

Rocks | 8/20/2008, 12:06 pm EST

Roi is an immortal….. he will never die.

The Boss | 8/20/2008, 12:47 pm EST

This is bad news. I wonder how many hits the death of Clarence Clemons will receive.

Gilad Jaffe - Israel | 8/20/2008, 1:31 pm EST

A huge losto the musical world and to the world in general! I saw DMB once at the Gorge WA in 1999…RIP Leroi

barbb41 | 8/20/2008, 1:57 pm EST

Have not been able to stop the tears since hearing the news. LeRoi, you were loved by so many. We were so lucky to see and hear you play these past 17 years. We will miss you so!

Ashley | 8/20/2008, 2:14 pm EST

i woke this morning to the devestating news of such an amazing musician gone. I have been truly honored to hear Roi play and let me say, if it weren’t for Leroi Moore, the bad would have never had that certain sound. I saw DMB a week ago today and let me tell you, I knew something was up. Dave wasn;t himself and it took him a couple of songs to really get into it. My heart goes out to his friends and family but esp to his bandmates! You will truly be missed Leroi!

R n' R | 8/20/2008, 2:16 pm EST

Rock In Peace, Baby!

Tara | 8/20/2008, 2:53 pm EST

The angels are singing. Rest in peace Roi.

Josh KY | 8/20/2008, 3:24 pm EST

I checked my email this morning to hear the worst news I have heard all year. LeRoi was the reason I picked up a saxaphone in middle school. He was the gateway musician that led me to all the sounds I listen to today. I am glad that DMB played last night, because I feel that that is what Roi would have wanted. I will still hear your solo’s in my dreams Roi…. Music never stops. Music is an energy that continues to flow, and the legacy of your sounds will enspire generations to come. RIP Roi.

Daniel | 8/20/2008, 3:56 pm EST

It was quite a shock to hear that Leroi had passed away. Being an avid fan since 94, he will truly be missed, not only as a musician but as a truly decent human being. RIP

jjj | 8/20/2008, 4:29 pm EST

Who cares?

PerezHilton | 8/20/2008, 4:30 pm EST

Too bad it wasn’t Jack White instead!

Tom | 8/20/2008, 4:55 pm EST

When you’re a musician and as much a music enthusiast as I am, your favorite musicians become like your best friends. Although I’ve never met LeRoi, I feel as though I’ve lost a brother.

I first heard DMB in the summer of ‘95 between my first and second years of music school, and I have been a fan ever since. I’ve seen them many times over the years and they have never ceased to amaze. I believe my life today would be quite different if not for this band.

Goodbye, LeRoi. You will be sorely missed.

“The future is no place to place your better days.”

Tim | 8/20/2008, 5:04 pm EST

jjj, leroi was a great guy and an amazing saxophonist, a true loss to music everywhere, if you have no KIND parting words to share, why speak at all?

cory | 8/20/2008, 5:20 pm EST

let us think of all the good times we had with Roi, for this will be one of the hardest losses in music history for a lot of people.
we have not lost anyone, for heaven has only gained another angel.
“everyday should be a good day to die”
rest easy and in peace, Leroi.

john | 8/20/2008, 5:33 pm EST

this is sad news. thoughts and prayers for the DMB and LeRoi’s family. the man was a killer horn player!

B Tisbizerski | 8/20/2008, 5:55 pm EST

wow this is such a shock im going to see him tonight and am very dissapointed to hear this and am speachless he was an insanely good musician and genius at the sax RIP leroi

B Tisbizerski | 8/20/2008, 5:55 pm EST

wow this is such a shock im going to see them tonight and am very dissapointed to hear this and am speachless he was an insanely good musician and genius at the sax RIP leroi

Lori | 8/20/2008, 5:57 pm EST

I fell in love with DMB so many years ago and my musical life hasn’t been the same. LeRoi added so much to the music. His talent is unmatched and as I listen to #41 it brings back such wonderful memories. LeRoi, I know you’re up there smiling down on all us fans, and we will miss you more than words can say. My sympathy to the family and the band. I feel their pain. Eat drink and be merry for tomorrow we’ll die…..

Deb | 8/20/2008, 6:19 pm EST

Thank you for gracing this world, LeRoi, with your music and your love. You will be missed.

I hope his family and the band know how much our hearts hurt for them.

“The future is no place to place your better days”

John M | 8/20/2008, 6:39 pm EST

Mom?

vince | 8/20/2008, 7:09 pm EST

bummer.

Kez | 8/20/2008, 7:10 pm EST

Angels laid down their trumpets and picked up their saxaphones when LeRoi Moore arrived in their midst. Bless your Being, LeRoi, and thank you for ten years of joyful, joyful noise.

Ahmad | 8/20/2008, 7:12 pm EST

LeRoi,
You will truly be missed. With your uncanny ability to make music and touch our lives as musicians, you created a whole new platform for aspiring musicians. Some of my favorite jams of yours included #41, The Dreaming Tree, Danicing Nancies and of course Pay For What you Get. May God rest your soul. You will be missed forever.
~Ahmad

Joe | 8/20/2008, 7:32 pm EST

It’s amazing how many of the great bands, after so many years, become only a shell of what they once were. Whether discontent, acrimony, pettiness, etc., they can’t coexist together for a sustained period of time. DMB remained to its very original core, through and through. We never had to say, “Yeah, it’s DMB but not really…” like we do so many other household-name bands. Nearly two decades and a lifetime of memories to reminisce upon in song forever! LeRoi, you were as key as anyone else in that. RIP my friend!

Matt | 8/20/2008, 7:53 pm EST

Music is at a loss, simple as that. I appreciate the posts from people who are not the biggest fans of the genre and understand the talent and ability LeRoi and the band has.

Maybe this will open doors for people who never gave DMB their proper dues. Unfortunately a vital piece is missing, but the band will move forward and continue to make great music. I cant wait to hear new tunes they may have as a result of inspiration from their old friend Roi.

Matt | 8/20/2008, 7:54 pm EST

Music is at a loss, simple as that. I appreciate the posts from people who are not the biggest fans of the genre and understand the talent and ability LeRoi and the band has.

Maybe this will open doors for people who never gave DMB their proper dues. Unfortunately a vital piece is missing, but the band will move forward and continue to make great music. I cant wait to hear new tunes they may have as a result of inspiration from their old friend Roi.

Matt | 8/20/2008, 7:55 pm EST

Music is at a loss, simple as that. I appreciate the posts from people who are not the biggest fans of the genre/band and understand the talent and ability LeRoi and the band has.

Maybe this will open doors for people who never gave DMB their proper dues. Unfortunately a vital piece is missing, but the band will move forward and continue to make great music. I cant wait to hear new tunes they may have as a result of inspiration from their old friend Roi.

Madonna | 8/20/2008, 9:45 pm EST

I couldn’t believe the news when I heard. I was lucky enough to see the man play live several times, and hope the band continiues to make awsome music, cause I believe he will be smiling down on them from heaven. You will be forever missed.

Jane | 8/20/2008, 9:49 pm EST

I was also numb when I heard the news this morning. We were at LeRoi’s last show, in Mansfield, Ma.in June.
It was one of the most incredible I’ve seen.
To his band of brothers and family, I have nothin’ but love for you all.

Thank you, LeRoi for bein’ yourself again.
PEACE

NotMozart | 8/20/2008, 10:26 pm EST

PerezHilton, how shallow and self-serving can you be? Whether you like the band or not, a man died. Get some tact or shut the **** up.

Rest in peace LeRoi, your sax was one of the first things that drew me to DMB. “Before These Crowded Streets” is in my top ten albums of all time. Peace, brother.

we'll miss you | 8/20/2008, 10:35 pm EST

As a life long DMB fan I am still trying to cope with this sudden passing.

Leroi Moore was not the star of the band, but as I listen to countless songs I realize how his finger prints are all over them. The classics. The soundtrack to me and my friend’s lives.

I’ll miss you Leroi, every summer from now on, I’ll miss you.

Sarah | 8/20/2008, 11:25 pm EST

I will miss him so much. his music and talent will live on forever. he was a hero of mine and thousands and thousands and thousands of people’s hero. he’s jammin right now, that’s for sure, looking down on all of us. my prayers go out to his family and loved ones and the band.
“life is short but sweet for certain.”

and it’s sad that some people can be so mean spirited. whether you like dmb or not, a man is dead and that’s terrible.

hookdaddy | 8/20/2008, 11:27 pm EST

I am crushed. What a devestating loss to all who love not only the Dave Mathews band, but love music. Such a talented musician, and person he will be greatly missed. Heaven’s gain is our loss, and as mentioned before the trumpets have been layed down and the sax picked up by all the angels in heaven. RIP

PinchotGail- | 8/21/2008, 12:58 am EST

LeRoi, you are so loved!!! What a great soul you were, and how lucky WE are to have enjoyed your music.

Deepest sympathies to the band, and his family. The world is a little less bright today.

Gail

rubyslippers | 8/21/2008, 1:07 am EST

After 10 years of seeing multiple DMB shows every summer it was hard enough to deal with Roi not being there because he was “healing”. But this is just beyond sad. Roi was a super important part of DMB – not just on stage but in every aspect of the music. We fans have a huge hole in our hearts. Sending heartfelt sympathy to the Moore and DMB families – I cannot image what they must feel.

AYZ | 8/21/2008, 5:12 am EST

Thak you LeRoi… for the Music you gave to us all..

Satellite You Are

R | 8/21/2008, 9:36 am EST

Goodbye Friend..

Julie | 8/21/2008, 9:55 am EST

As I sit here in tears this morning, I’m realizing how many times that the DMB has saved my life……I am at my happiest when at a live show, and….now? My thoughts and sympathy go out to all, the band, families, and, all of us. It’s such a sad ending to a wonderful story. The warehouse is truly empty now. Amen.

DRAIN-O | 8/21/2008, 10:22 am EST

I guess I will just have to blow my sax now. :)

drain-o | 8/21/2008, 10:24 am EST

No,No,No.Shit! I loved him!! :(

pull-it | 8/21/2008, 10:26 am EST

He will be missed on the welk show. :)

Kristy | 8/21/2008, 1:42 pm EST

The world has lost a wonderful musician. As a long time fan of the DMB, I will mourn the loss of LeRoi Moore. I can only share my memories of the wonderful music with my kids instead of allowing them to experience the magic of all the founding members live. May his soul rest in peace and heaven rock with a new Saxophonist to compliment the angels with their trumpets.

Dean | 8/21/2008, 3:30 pm EST

Im trully, trully sad…ill always remeber you playing #41. R.I.P.

Mydadised | 8/21/2008, 4:46 pm EST

For any of you heading to the Gorge over Labor Day Weekend… Try to find as many white glow sticks as you can, pass them to the people around you and at the encores, there will be a vigil for LeRoi. If you know someone who’s going, please pass this message on to them. Thanks. Roi will be soreley missed but never forgotten. Rest in peace, friend.

josh | 8/21/2008, 7:20 pm EST

When i heard this i cried. DMB is, has been, and will continue to be my favourite band for so long. LeRoi was the reason i took up playing the saxophone and continued to play it and i am so unbelievably sad to hear this. He was so good at everything he did and he was such a big part of DMB that i just cant get over it. he was by far the greatest saxophonist i have ever heard and will always be my favourite saxophonist. It feels almost as i have lost a brother or a very close friend. His music and his sound has touched me and my life in so many ways that it will take a long time before i can do anything again.He will be truly missed by the band, fans of the band, his family, and anyone who has ever played the saxophone. His spirit will live on through his music and he will never be forgotten.

R.I.P LeRoi Moore(one of the greatest musicians ever) you left us far to early

Dluna | 8/21/2008, 7:31 pm EST

I still can’t believe it, Roi you’re are so missed. DMB will never be the same.

1sweetworld41 | 8/21/2008, 8:06 pm EST

very sad times for DMB fans and music fans alike…..roi was so talented at playing muliple instruments,the band will never sound the same without him….eat drink and be merry..

G.T. | 8/22/2008, 6:45 am EST

Thanx for all the memories leRoi. You gave me and alot of my friends some of the best memories of our lives. D.M.B. Continue to jam on in his memory. G.T.Sweden

DMBGyrl | 8/22/2008, 4:08 pm EST

“Life is short but sweet for certain”. No truer words were spoken. LeRoi will be missed by many including myself. Thanks for all the great memories from all the great shows I’ve seen. DMB, keep it rockin’, I think LeRoi would want that!

GLaugh | 8/22/2008, 9:07 pm EST

Talk about a concert — the band worked out some of their emotions on the night of Roi’s death onstage as only his brothers could. Many of us only found out from the radio as we were arriving at Staples Center–not sure we would see a show, or what it would be like. It was a show unlike any other DMB concert of the dozens I’ve seen. Raw, emotionally charged, and with several stories about Roi. The next night, same thing. Sad to learn so much about him too late… He will be so missed.

silvia,texas | 8/22/2008, 11:32 pm EST

i was so shocked to hear of his passing and i just cant believe it!its so awesome to know DMB has so many fans…i thot i was alone here!Leroi man u made the world a better place with ur music!thanks…PS to all those that are writing things here that arent arent uplifting and remotely nice about the band and LEROI…just stop!! go hate somewhere else!!! ;(

James | 8/23/2008, 5:13 am EST

In my job I have been lucky enough to travel pretty much all over the world and have many experiences. One of the best was seeing DMB at red rocks. In my 52 years on this earth I have never seen a better live band. Thanks so very much for the music. I am sure angel music has been ratcheted up a notch or two now.

Hopefully Leroi’s family will find some peace knowing the impact he had and the pleasure he helped bring to so many.

As for all of us, see you soon Leroi.

LeRoi | 8/23/2008, 7:00 am EST

I’ve been listening to DMB for the last 14 years of my life. Listening to UTAD yesterday felt wierd because after 44 shows, I knew the day I walk into my 45th show the sound will never be the same. LeRoi’s sax brought color and adventure to DMB’s sound.

Thanks for the years Roi.

Steph

DRS | 8/23/2008, 10:37 am EST

DMB has been and will always be one of my favorite jam bands. LiRoi’s passing will push the music in a different different direction after all these years. Every note he played reflected the tone of each song, his solo’s gave them both strength and sensitivity, and desreved to be listen to as much as Dave’s guitar, Stephen’s bass, Carter’s drums, and Boyd’s fiddling. He added to the distinct sound of the band and truly helped pioneer a truly unique musical experience that is the Dave Matthew’s Band. Now he can jam with the ultimate group expeirence at the next level.

dm | 8/27/2008, 7:59 am EST

the love and support recieved through LeRoi’s passing has been quite overwhelming. over the past week and a half or so, i’ve come to realize just how much he meant to all of you. god knows how much he’s meant to all of us. his ghost is now free and i’m sure he’s taking his time getting to know everyone up there.
we just wanted to thank you all for your continued love and support. instead of mourning LeRoi’s passing, celebrate we will.
peace,
d

Warren | 8/27/2008, 7:29 pm EST

A real shock as I was totally positive about Leroi making a full recovery. Leroi is a dear friend and homeboy since little league football. A great musician and person who will be missed but, the legacy of his spirit lives. I thank Leroi for touching life and the lives of many through his playing and as a genuine human being. My prayers, love and support goes out to you Leroi and your family. I know you are being taken care of for you are in the hands of God and God takes care of his children in this world and in the spirit world. I will see you someday Leroi and we will rejoice in love and light. PEACE!

Cathy | 8/27/2008, 9:36 pm EST

I had seen the band in Cuyahoga Falls in July – it was not the same without Leroi – the 11 other times I had seen the band the floating sounds of his horns danced into my brain – He will be missed – I hope he can feel the rain.

DMB41 | 8/28/2008, 8:52 am EST

One of a kind,serious and playful, a craftsman of power sax and sweet penny whistle – thankful that we live in a time where music is recorded – this naturally talented musician will live on through his music. Down the road a bit, looking forward to meeting you somewhere over the rainbow, Roi!

lee31665 | 9/2/2008, 11:06 pm EST

i have had many losses of people in my life, the most hurtful one was my younger brother in 97. I was just starting to become a real big fan of dmb at the time, and thank god for that, because the band helped me heal through all the pain. i would listen to it over and over again. leroi’s sax would always take me to the most peaceful place in my mind and soul. I have seen the band around 25 times since then. I was just in mansfield in june 08, like i am every summer only this time i went both nights. i am thanking god i did because leroi played #41 for us wich i haven’t heard him play in a while. The song is most beautiful. The words and the sax is all i have to say. thank you god for letting us see him for one of his last shows it was a honor.i will never forget 41 that night. i will never release the sounds of his angelic sax playing sound from my head. I feel like i lost another brother. even though he did not no me ,i will never forget you leroi and always no the dmb will never be the same ,because u could never be replaced. to all the band and the families that this has effected no that we are all praying that u get through this. and we love u.

lee31665 | 9/2/2008, 11:06 pm EST

i have had many losses of people in my life, the most hurtful one was my younger brother in 97. I was just starting to become a real big fan of dmb at the time, and thank god for that, because the band helped me heal through all the pain. i would listen to it over and over again. leroi’s sax would always take me to the most peaceful place in my mind and soul. I have seen the band around 25 times since then. I was just in mansfield in june 08, like i am every summer only this time i went both nights. i am thanking god i did because leroi played #41 for us wich i haven’t heard him play in a while. The song is most beautiful. The words and the sax is all i have to say. thank you god for letting us see him for one of his last shows it was a honor.i will never forget 41 that night. i will never release the sounds of his angelic sax playing sound from my head. I feel like i lost another brother. even though he did not no me ,i will never forget you leroi and always no the dmb will never be the same ,because u could never be replaced. to all the band and the families that this has effected no that we are all praying that u get through this. and we love u.

Brian | 9/3/2008, 9:32 pm EST

LeRoi – DMB will never be the same without those sweet sounds you created. DMB music has touched me in ways no others have. My thoughts and prayers to LeRoi and his family. Indeed a Satellite you are and life is short but was sweeter with you for certain.

Fernanda | 9/5/2008, 1:58 pm EST

I’m from Costa Rica, and DMB became my favorite when I was 14 years old. One of my dreams is to see the DMB on stage (When I had been at USA it was never DMB on tour or close to the place I was). LeRoy’s death impressed me. REST IN PEACE LEROY MOORE

Delores Hubler | 9/6/2008, 10:44 am EST

I’m so very sorry about LeRoi. I love your music and all of the band members; each and every one is so extremely talented. Once I heard your music, I couldn’t get enough. And it’s been a couple of years now and I still need DMB every day. LeRoi will be sadly missed. “Celebrate” his life and the contribution he has made to making such beautiful music in this world. He made it brighter as do all of you. I’ve never seen one of your concerts. I can’t afford that luxury but your CD’s have gotten me through many difficult times and you’ve made my life richer.

Doris Martin Richmond, Va | 9/8/2008, 5:50 pm EST

“Celebrate we will, for life is short but sweet for certain.”
Peace and Love to Leroi’s family and friends.

Justin from north of Toronto | 9/12/2008, 12:32 am EST

You are a legend Leroi, and your legacy will live on and on… thank you for the lives you have changed with your gift, and sweet music you created to get us through some tuff times in life.

You will always live on in my head, and my heart…

JG

Erik Malmgren - Canton, IL | 9/12/2008, 11:56 pm EST

He lives on. Immortal through music.

My sympathy to family and friends of LeRoi. God Bless

Akira | 9/13/2008, 9:12 pm EST

Rest in Peace leroi

from far east japan

Scott | 9/16/2008, 1:14 pm EST

When I went to their concert I was amazed with all the bandmembers. LeRoi was an incredible musician. I was astounded by the sound he gave. I look back at that concert with great enthusiasm. Thanks LeRoi for your musical impact on my life.

Scott | 9/16/2008, 1:15 pm EST

When I went to their concert I was amazed with all the bandmembers. LeRoi was an incredible musician. I was astounded by the sound he gave. I look back at that concert with great enthusiasm. Thanks LeRoi for your musical impact on my life.

Flo | 10/4/2008, 8:01 pm EST

I’ve only been listening to DMB for about five years now but i can surely say that the first time i heard “stay or leave” was incredible. It was during a rehearsal for my high school graduation. A big mess of students were in a dance studio mingling and then this captivating music started. And within 30 seconds of this the whole room turned into a sobbing hugging group of soon to be graduates. That rehearsal chnged everything. Then when i saw the Dave Matthews Band live in August of 2007, my life changed. It was literally the most amazing night of my life and wouldnt it have been right without LeRoi. I guess i should consider myself lucky for getting to see him in his marvelously articulate days we call his life. But i still cant help but feel more sad for his family and loved ones. Everyday you have or will change someone’s life. LeRoi, you eternally live on through the music you created and you help us live through your genius. we love you and miss you.

John | 10/9/2008, 6:10 am EST

Thank you Leroi for 14 great years of enjoying your music, just amazing stuff, you will be missed, you help changed the structure of what a band really is. sad day in the music world.

Tony Sasa | 10/28/2008, 10:02 am EST

Buongiorno, LeRoi has visit my wine shop in Florence last year and they have spend couple hours for wine tasting. Actualy I didn’t know who is him very well and I didn’t have recognise him.. After month he has send me about 50 CD from 1996 – 2006 with thanks and best wishes..Once I have receive Cd I have realise that this is my man. I am sorry for loosing another great artist..

Tony Sasa

http://www.enotecapontevecchio. com

David Mc | 3/3/2009, 10:56 am EST

What a terrible tragedy. But what a legacy to leave behind. DMB are simply in a league of their own, and LeRoi’s contribution to the band’s sound was totaly unique. My thoughts are with with family and closest friends. Thanks for the best music i’ve ever known.

ivylovesdmb | 3/3/2009, 3:22 pm EST

Dave Matthews Band has been my favorite band almost my whole life and this is the first time that i have had to deal with the death of a member in a band so dear to me. I am deeply saddened that LeRoi has passed away and upset that I never got to see all of the founding members on one stage, playing together with that great chemistry that they have. LeRoi was extremely talented and irreplaceable. He will be missed.

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