LeRoi Moore: 1961-2008

Wow. RIP Roi. What a beast.

Hadn't seen DMB in a while (saw them way too much in high school), so this summer we figured why not, and went to the Nissan show. That ended up being LeRoi's last show he would play with the band. I will be happy for the rest of my life knowing that I decided to go to that show. That band has opened up a lot of people on this site to good/great music. Thanks for the memories.

Saw this earlier. Sad! RIP LeRoi.

This is a sad day for music and the jam community. I've seen DMB about 15 times, mostly from 98'-01', but still listen to their music today. Leroi Moore had a big impact on me personally as a musician, and I'm a drummer.

I will miss Leroi huge in the DMB sound. He was always my fave along with Carter. RIP

Always the coolest cat on stage hiding behind those dark shades. He will be missed.

Say what you will about DMB but LeRoi was an all around amazing saxaphonist. He brought lots of energy and tore it up on the sax. He will be missed!

RIP!

RIP LeRoi. Great man and phenomenal musician. You will be missed.

From CNN

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Music/08/19/davematthews.band.death/index.html

I'm so bummed about this... I didnt hear anything for awhile after the accident, so I assumed he was just getting better. I really did not expect this

Damn! Wow... RIP LeRoi. Amazing musician....

This was written by one of the DMB stage crew after last night's show that hit me pretty hard:

As we sat this afternoon contemplating the loss of our brother, we wondered how we could possibly do a show today. Dave put it into perspective stating, "There's no place I'd rather be than here with you guys right now." We cherish special memories of our lost friend. Tonight, Dave told a story about LeRoi at a bar in Virginia where the cash register was near the stage and LeRoi leaned on the register because "standing had become a chore". Roi proceeded to play the most beautiful version of Somewhere Over The Rainbow. Dave said, "that was the day I fell in love with him. And I'm still in love with him." It's safe to say we all were in love with him. "It's always easier to leave, than to be left." -DM

A truly sad day for DMB fans. LeRoi...thanks for all that you did for this band and music in general. You and the shades will be greatly missed. Just didn't think we would see this happen so soon...RIP Mr. Moore

i found out last nite :( been to quite a few dmb shows and i know that it will never be the same...leroi was a master of his instrument and a class act guy RIP ROI

Saw DMB twice this summer with Coffin. Coffin is a great sub for LeRoi but can never be a full time replacement. I do not think Dave Matthews Band will ever be the same without LeRoi. RIP to a great musician and a great person, you will be missed...

We love you Leroi and you will be missed so much. DMB will never be the same.

Thanks for all the memories Leroi. I wish my little girl got a chance to see the band with you. It won't be the same.

tragic, kind off unbelievable.

he will be missed greatly.

So sad. RIP buddy.

LeRoi, thank you for everything. We will miss you!

Thank you for the music, brother. See you on the other side.

Total bummer....RIP

LeRoi Moore an amazing musician who we are lucky to have had during our time here on the big marble. Thanks to LeRoi Moore and the entire DMB for the music over the years! Keeping LeRoi's family, friends, and also the DMB in my thoughts at this time.

Last night at SPAC warren dedicated the allman brother's encore to leroi. he will always be loved and missed.... R.I.P.

Peace my friend, you are the reason I still play. I hadn't touched my flute since high school and I remember hearing early DMB in college - I dug my shit out of the closet and started playing along. Then I got a sax..

RIP

wonderful saxophone player

wonderful stage presence

he will be truly missed in the music world

I've never been a huge Dave fan (his voice just annoys me)but always respected the musicianship, especially the sax and violin. Another great one gone.

So very sad. Leroi was an incredible musician who made my life just a little bit better; just a little bit brighter. Going to my first DMB show in at least four years on Sunday, 9/7. I'll see you there Leroi -- in some way or another.

Very sad day to us all.... Heres to a Big Eye Fish > Bartender (He'll be playin the penny whistle from above)

Generally I look forward to jumping onto Jambase everyday once I get to work. Not today. I have a huge frog in my throat. My heart goes out to the Moore family. I think everyone will actually agree here today that you will be missed but NOT forgotten!

RIP.

Thanks for all the great vibes LeRoi - such a long time to be gone and such a short time to be here...........

Peace

RIP Leroi. I had the great honor of seeing him play 30+ times in 12 years. I am truly saddened by his loss. RIP Leroi.

Bummer..what a great musician.

And if nothing can be done, lets make the best of whats around..... Thanks LeRoi!

RIP LeRoi

The Hindu religion believes that as you are being born the first breath you exhale begins travelling outwards across the Universe .... And the last breath you draw is that very first one returned to you after crossing all of existence to bring to you upon death total enlightenment and knowledge of all things .... To a man whose breaths throughout his life brought such joy to so many people ... Namaste'

Show us how you werent afraid to die.

well..is coffin staying?

Man, what sad and shocking news. I was under the impression he was recovering from the accident and getting better. I read in an article that Dave said Leroi actually wrote alot of the musical content of their songs, especially the older stuff (which in my opinion was much better than their music these days). Leroi, your presence and skills for blowing that horm will be greatly missed.

SO MUCH FOR FUCKING SMALL CONDITION, HUH!

the unique smoothness that comes from DMB's sound has just left the building :( Its a sad day.

Oh man....bad deal.

Big ups to Leroi. R.I.P.

This morning I woke to a text message from brother who had introduced me to DMB when I was a young teen. I nearly lost it. I was extremely tired from watching the Olympics all night and tried to fall back asleep hoping that when I awoke again it would all have been a bad dream. I am still trying to get a grip on the fact that the greatest sax player alive is no longer alive. I have been playing sax since I was 12 and LeRoi has been my favorite since I was about 16. I just completely love his style and sound. He was the first artist I would try to emulate from our generation and now I can truly say I was extremely blessed to have experienced his stage presence multiple times over the years. DMB was the first large concert I attended. I was 15 and just absolutely blown away by his sound. He could change between styles and genres like no other. I have since become a drummer and usually only play the sax on the beach for a release from time to time( I just returned from a session, and am still in my wet board shorts with sand on my feet). It truly has been a sad day for me and I cannot help but tear up at the responses on here. Thank you all for not bashing this thread; even if you don't like DMB, you have to respect the musicianship, but if you can't respect that either, I really appreciate you keeping your comments to yourself. LeRoi Moore was a phenomenal artist and I am torn up by this loss. I only hope that someway the family will understand the impact of his existence. My heart goes out to the family and and the friends that knew him best. I love you LeRoi and I will never forget what you left behind. Rest In Peace brother. Another terrible loss for the year of 2008. God Bless Brother. Peace

From Phish.com

"When Phish played Virginia Beach in 1997, LeRoi came on stage and started playing three saxophones at once and set off the most hilarious chain of events. Within minutes, Page was playing four of his keyboards with his hands and feet. I had three guitars on and drumsticks in my hand banging on Fish's drums, and Mike was playing two basses. It was just a phenomenal moment! And I remember LeRoi laughing with his mouth full of saxophones.

We miss you LeRoi and thank you for the joy you brought all of us."

- Trey Anastasio

Wow...this is extremely sad. Rest in Peace LeRoi. I think I'm going to spin some DMB today for old times sake.