Jahfin Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 From Backstreets: Rumors about Danny's health -- not unfounded, sadly -- have grown louder in recent days, particularly since the moving Magic performance in Boston on Monday night We now have an official statement, and since a lot of fans are understandably concerned, I wanted to make sure you saw this right away: Danny Federici, an original member of the E Street Band, is taking a leave of absence from the current Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band tour to pursue treatment for melanoma. Charles Giordano, who played with Bruce as a member of the Sessions Band, will temporarily fill in for Danny until he is able to return. Federici has been playing keyboards with Springsteen since the late Sixties. Said Springsteen, "Danny is one of the pillars of our sound and has played beside me as a great friend for more than 40 years. We all eagerly await his healthy and speedy return." Federici has been actively supporting the Melanoma Research Foundation and its Wings of Hope Gala, honoring Dr. Paul Chapman. "Impressed" seems like such a small word when I think back to the last two months of Danny rocking out night after night, cancer be damned. With Thanksgiving upon us, those nights with this band are high on my list of things I'm grateful for. So is modern medicine. Our thoughts are with Danny, with prayers and high hopes for successful treatment. Our thoughts are with Charlie, too, as he prepares to step into some big shoes as the Magic tour rolls on. From what we saw on the Sessions tour, if anyone can do it, he can. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, with good food, good friends and family. Chris Phillips Editor & Publisher, Backstreets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrophile Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 My thoughts and wishes go out to Danny and his family. I hope he makes a full recovery and can get back on stage soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquamarine Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 :'( That's so sad--I do hope he can beat this, he's such an integral part of the band and always sounds like such a decent guy. All the best to Danny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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