Q. What was Dan Fogelberg's family life like?
A. His dad was a band leader and his mom was a singer. dan was influenced by their musical talents. He was given a hawaiian guitar by his grandfather which he took to and learned to play on his own. He was in a popular band called the Clan when he was a teen. The band won an award at the state fair and recorded a record at one point. Dan went on from there to sing in coffee house called The Red herring where he met Irving Azoff--the rest is sweet melodic history!!!
lin (May 29, 2008)
Q. Did Dan Fogelberg have siblings? Were they close?
A. he was the youngest of 3 boys. Brothers Marc, a lawyer in Chicago and Peter,a graphic artist in Peoria.
lin (May 29, 2008)
Q. Did Dan Fogelberg have a favorite or memorable family story?
Q. Who was Dan Fogelberg's childhood best friend?
Q. What Dan Fogelberg's favorite book or TV show?
Q. Did Dan Fogelberg compete with any groups or sports teams?
Q. What did Dan Fogelberg want to be when he/she grew up?
Q. What scared Dan Fogelberg as a child?
Q. How did people see Dan Fogelberg – class clown, bookworm, social butterfly?
Q. What is a funny childhood memory you have of Dan Fogelberg?
Q. What was Dan Fogelberg's favorite subject? Least favorite?
Q. Describe Dan Fogelberg's high school experience?
Q. What was Dan Fogelberg's social group like?
Q. Who was Dan Fogelberg's favorite teacher?
Q. What did Dan Fogelberg do after high school – college, start his/her career?
Q. How did Dan Fogelberg change through his/her school years?
Q. Where did Dan Fogelberg go to school?
Q. What was Dan Fogelberg's first job? Did he/she like it?
Q. What did Dan Fogelberg dream of doing with his/her life?
Q. If Dan Fogelberg could have any job, what do you think he/she could have done?
Q. What do you think would have been a good/alternative job for Dan Fogelberg?
Q. Did Dan Fogelberg have a philosophy on life? Something he/she always said?
Q. What were Dan Fogelberg's religious or spiritual beliefs?
Q. Was Dan Fogelberg athletic? Attend sports games?
A. Dan was a very fit guy. In his adult life he enjoyed skiing as much as he could. Sailing his sailboat up in Maine was another way he spent his off-time. I think I read he also was a great horseback rider, mountain biker and mountain climber.
lin (May 29, 2008)
Q. Did Dan Fogelberg enjoy the arts – painting, writing, or music?
Q. Was Dan Fogelberg an avid collector? Any quirky hobbies?
A. I read Dan was a gardener (never knew that one) though he had a green house attached to the houseat the ranch...he was a gourmet cook also..
lin (May 29, 2008)
Q. Describe the perfect day for Dan Fogelberg?
A. Probably was when he was skiing or sailing!!
lin (May 29, 2008)
Q. Was Dan Fogelberg a romantic?
A. Dan just HAD to be romantic!!! How else could he write such touching songs!!!!
lin (May 29, 2008)
Q. What were some of Dan Fogelberg's favorite foods?
A. I heard that he loved to cook Italian.
jh (4 days ago)
Q. What were Dan Fogelberg's favorite travel destinations?
A. He went to the Amalfi Coast in Italy for His honeymoon with Jean--I believe...
lin (May 29, 2008)
A. Hmm... the website said they went to Mexico.
jh (4 days ago)
Q. Did Dan Fogelberg visit museums when traveling? Try the cuisine?
Q. Where did Dan Fogelberg dream of traveling?
Q. Did Dan Fogelberg feel at home in another country?
Q. In what other country could you imagine Dan Fogelberg living?
A. His Mom was of Scottish blood , so maybe he would have loved Scotland. His Dad was Scandinavian and dan loved the snow--so he would probably love Switzerland !!!
lin (May 29, 2008)