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Bruce Springsteen Keyboardist Dies Following Melanoma Battle

Boss pays tribute to Danny Federici...

Danny Federici, Bruce Springsteen’s long time keyboard player, has died at the age of 58.

Federici, who had battled melanoma for the last three years, passed away at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre in New York yesterday (April 17th).

The popular keyboardist had helped to define the sound of the E Street Band during his 40 year career with Springsteen.

The pair last performed together during a show in Indianapolis last month.

In a message on his website, Springsteen described Federici as “the most wonderfully fluid keyboard player and a pure natural musician.”

“I loved him very much ... we grew up together," Springsteen added.

Federici, who was born in Flemington, N.J, first met Springsteen in the 1960s and was one of the founding members of the E Street Band.

The keyboardist had to temporarily leave the band last year in order to be treated for melanoma.

Springsteen has postponed two shows, in Fort Lauderdale today (April 18th) and Orlando tomorrow (April 19th), following the news.

Please leave your tribute comments to Federici below...
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  • As avid Springsteen fans, the news of ”Phantom Dan’s” death has devastated myself, my brother, and my parents. They [my parents] raised my brother and I on Springsteen music and have been to numerous concerts. Our prayers are with everyone in the E Street Band and the Federici family.

    ~ by Kathryn, PA 4/18/2008

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  • He brought so much love to all people and will be truly missed - one of a kind

    ~ by Ethel 4/18/2008

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  • Melanoma is a terrible disease. I wish more people were knew how serious it is!

    ~ by Bill 4/18/2008

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  • His smile, his flare, his music has been instrumental in all aspects of my life. He is like family and has touch my heart deeply. My thoughts are with the entire E Street gang and family and friends.

    ~ by BE 4/20/2008

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  • I am so incredibly sad for the lost of such a great musician, and my heart goes out to the band, with whom he worked with for so many years. The E-Street will not be the same without him. Hugs and hugs to the band.

    ~ by Terri 4/20/2008

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