Fogelberg lived on Deer Isle, a coastal island very near Bar Harbor, Maine. His song The Reach is about the body of water called Eggemoggin Reach which separates the island from the mainland. In his song The Minstrel he sang of sailing on this reach and mentioned nearby Jehrico Bay.
Dan Fogelberg (born August 13, 1951 in Peoria, Illinois; died December 16, 2007 in Deer Isle, Maine) was an American singer who is best known for his singles "Longer" and "Leader of the Band". Fogelberg died three years after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Dan was cremated. On his birthday following his death, his ashes were scattered by his wife, Jean, on the Reach near their home on Deer Island, Maine.
Jean Fogelberg still lives in she and Dan's home on Deer Isle, Maine. Jean sold Dan's Robinhood Cutter sailboat, "Minstrel", this spring 2008 to an unknown buyer.
his recording studio was not in Maine. it was at his ranch "Mountain Bird" near Pagosa Springs Colorado
Dan Fogelberg was born on August 13, 1951.
Dan Fogelberg was born on August 13, 1951.
Dan Fogelberg died on December 16, 2007 at the age of 56.
Stars - Dan Fogelberg song - was created in 1980.
The reach is in maine. Read Jean's memories of the funeral. She says when they played The Reach at his memorial, she cried. Dan had loved that area. And it was and still is home.
Phoenix - Dan Fogelberg album - was created in 1979-11.
Greatest Hits - Dan Fogelberg album - was created in 1972.
Yes! River of Souls (a tribute band dedicated to the legacy of Dan Fogelberg)