For over 40 years, Danny Federici was to the side of Bruce Springsteen, they as Bruce has noted 'grew up together' and shared the rise of Springsteen as an artist and american cultural icon over a journey of 40 years.
Federici played in numerous Springsteen bands in the early years, before being entrusted with keyboard duties, with a band that would rise to one of rocks greatest ever bands, over the years Federici was a staple member of a band that to their legions of fans worldwide seemed indestructable, fans were right to cherish the bond that the E Street Band would create, a band, and an institution born out of friendship as well as musical talent, to that part Danny Federici's part was immense.
His contribution to Springsteen's music should not be taken lightly, the crushing keyboards on Hungry Heart (still the best pop song ever) the haunting work on Your Missing, as well as the sound of the boardwalk, and Asbury Park, forever in legend, on Sandy.
The Long Walk Home is sorry to learn of Danny's Passing, but is pleased to post links to a website where donations can be made in Danny's memory. Im also pleased to post some of the great comments made about Danny from those on E Street, and from farther afield.
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Danny and I worked together for 40 years - he was the most wonderfully fluid keyboard player and a pure natural musician. I loved him very much ... we grew up together
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
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He was a much more advanced musician than most of us at the time, and he raised the bar for all of us. It was embarrassing to hear how good he already was and to listen to your own pitiful efforts
SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY LYON
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