Just a note to thank you for all of the beautiful music you have made over the years. It never grows old. We continue to pray for your good health. ~ Tom and Nancy

Dan, you must win this battle. You are so gifted and your music has meant so much to so many. It has lifted me up when times have been especially tough. So I guess that now it's your fans' turn.. There is no one out there like you. We need you and your music during these especially troubled times.  I saw you many years ago in Boston and was an instant fan. You closed with "Gambler" and the entire audience was singing and swaying to the music.... I will never forget it or the
words:
There's a light in the depths of your darkness
There's a calm at the eye of every storm
There's a light in the depths of your darkness
Let it shine...oh, let it shine
Please get better and know that we love you, we're  praying for you and we hope to see you again very soon. Take care and thank you for your many wonderful gifts.... ~ JoEllen Fredericks, Acton, MA

Dear Dan, The last time I saw you in concert was in Florida several years ago. I brought my Mother who passed away a year ago, Father and Brother to see you. They were in awe and still to this day talk about it. Ever since I was twelve, I've played your music starting from Nether Lands. Learned the guitar and my style is very close to yours. I write music now because of you. You were back then and to this day, my mentor. When I found out you were ill my heart ached and cried for you and Jean. I can only pray that your recovery will be speedy and one day return to doing what you were meant to do... Being 'The leader of the band' . You have an Orchestra of people out here and I'm only one of the people you touched, just one. With great respect ~ Tamalyn

To the man who brought me my own muse, thanks for everything! I will continue to keep you in my thoughts, and pray that your battle with cancer remains triumphant! ~ Elizabeth Marlowe

Dan and Jean - As August approaches and the day of your birth, I am sending prayers, hugs, lots of love and best wishes your way.  I pray you are getting stronger and healing.  Never a day goes by that I do not listen to your music.  Words
cannot express how much you have touched my life and many others.  You, Jean and your family are in my prayers daily.  Good Speed, a most Blessed and Happy Birthday and my wish is for many, many more.  Know that you are truly loved. ~ Susan K. Nash

I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for the years of enjoyable music (and some of the background music for our wedding, 14 years Tuesday!) ~ Dave & Sara Wardamasky, Blue Hill Maine

Dear Dan,  It's been a few months since I've last left a message here for you.  Even though I haven't written down my thoughts on a regular basis, please know that you and your family are always in my heart.  As others have so eloquently written, your music is such a huge part of my life today and has been for many, many years.  I feel very selfish in saying this but I need your music...the world needs your music.  My wish for you is continued health, happiness, and that you feel the warmth of the love that so many of your friends and fans hold for you.  You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.   Ever on, Dan  ~ Pam

Dan, I emailed once before a long time ago, but I wanted to share a story with you about your importance to my wife and I, and how your music has touched one of my former high school students through the song "Nexus."  I teach English at Woodstown High School in Woodstown, NJ.  My wife, Claudia, and I got to know each other better in high school largely because we would swap your albums.  We began dating in '82, married in '87 (after graduating from college), played "Only the Heart May Know" during our ceremony, and we've lived and taught (she's an elementary teacher) in Woodstown for 19 years. 

About 2 years ago, one of my students, Ryan "Gootch" Nelson, was seriously injured in an automobile accident (he was a passenger).  It was touch and go for a while, but after much rehabilitation he came home about a year ago.  He is paralyzed from the chest down and this has also affected the use of his hands.  He always loved to play the guitar...very much into Dave Mathews.  Anyway, he has found that he can place a Gibson Les Paul guitar on his lap and play with a slide (he started with a Fender)!  He can play again and he's very good!  He also taught himself the harmonica while he was battling with his physical limitations.  On June 17, there was a "Beef and Beer" benefit for Ryan.  I'm in a local band called The Northern Lights and we played at the benefit and Ryan played his slide guitar with us throughout most of our sets.  During one of our breaks, Ryan and I performed your song "The Nexus" which we both love (I had introduced him to your music and this song).  He plays an AWESOME harmonica part to it.  I played it on my Martin DCME and I love to sing it, but without percussion, jungle sounds,  and a background chorus of "hey-yo", it needed something.  Ryan's harmonica was the perfect ingredient.  He is a very good musician and he is now performing at local coffee houses and hoping to have some kind of a musical career.   

My email is much too long, but hopefully you got through it.  Thanks for your gift of music.  The "ripple effect" passes it on to others like Ryan.  Ryan, Claudia, and I are all thinking about you and Jean and wishing you well.  Sincerely ~   Paul Kranz

Dear Dan - I did not know about your condition.  I will pray for you.  But I thought I heard you today on the radio singing a standard, anyway it made me think of you.  Your music has been very important to me.  In 1983 my oldest brother Larry
was killed by a drunk driver and I inherited his album collection, and introduced me to you.  You have always been that connection to me and Larry.  Love and prayers ~Terry Poole

Hey Dan, Ii was thinking about you today, while humming and singing "Run For The Roses." That song, along with "Leader Of The Band" and "Same Old Lang Syne", are my favorite songs -- so good. I do pray for your recovery and good mental health while dealing with your illness. I lost my left leg in 2003 to acute osteomyelitis - and it was very hard on me alone everyday - read ROMANS 8:23. I know these things are hard to understand - but it is just life - and I am sorry you are sick. Your music inspires so many of us. May God bless you in your recovery. Best regards ~ richard w. giles

Dear Dan, Your music has been with me for all of my life. I first discovered you as a kid and you've been with me ever since. You've shared my wedding day, the birth of my kids, a margarita by the pool and everything else in between.  I
prayed for you this morning that God would place his healing hands on you and bring you strength. I know you take comfort in the support of your family and friends. Take comfort too in knowing that someone in Riverside, CA is pulling for you! Much love ~ Angela Eaton

In 1978 I was mending a broken heart when my friend Jerry put on an album.  Who is that guy? Who's singing???  I bought Nether Lands.  I know each song and the order they're played (except those French words in "Dancing Shoes"...what are you saying??)  I was dancing a slow one on a Sunday morning when Larry asked me to marry him, I said yes and we kissed to "Same Old Lang Syne."  You can guess what happened when all I could think of ...How do you Make Love Stay?  I was spellbound in the church parking lot as my car radio played  "Run For the Roses."  Where does it come from, those haunting melodies, those words that speak our heartbreaks, hopes for new love, and "whew" when we find new love.  I suspect it comes from a sensitive little boy watching and learning from his dad, and his dad's love of music and a lot of lovely women in your life who managed to bring out the best in you, who broke your heart too and the women who mended it.  It comes from your articulate, sensitive nature and a soul filled with a bunch of good stuff.  Thank you Jean for taking such good care of his heart.  Thank you! ~ Carol Wilson

Hi Dan & Family, Our thoughts and prayers have been with you and we will keep you there. We love your music from the past and the present.  Your music is so beautiful and great to listen to.  We are big fans of yours.  We both work in Peoria, IL and live in Groveland, IL. Take care and we hope to see you in concert sometime. ~ Harry & Linda Reneau

Dan & Jean, As I wander thru the Bio, and listen to my old LP's you blessed us with, I have many "happy and sad tears" literally.  In 1987, I was diagnosed with metastatic, malignant carcinoid syndrome. Many surgeries later (2 last year), and almost 20 years gone by, I am still on the river of life.  I pray that you will be blessed with a new sunrise and a joyful heart, and that you are both able to spend your time doing things that make you happy.  Best wishes ~ CLK

Dan - Music has always been my companion through life's ups and downs.  Your music is what I always reached for when I wanted to reflect or simply enjoy some peace and reflection.. I hope you find something to comfort and soothe you as you face this difficult challenge. I wish for you comfort, peace and a full recovery.  We miss you ~ Lisa

Dearest Dan, Jean and family:- I have been a Fogelberg fan since 1973. Yes, Yes, my age is showing!! My thoughts and prayers have been with you since I heard the news. I behold you with eyes of love, you wonderful being you!!! You, Dan, are a wonderful man. You deserve all good things in your life, including (maybe ESPECIALLY) perfect health. You, Dan, are healed, whole and complete. You, Dan, are loved the world over. You, Dan, are blessed. You, Dan, are healed this MOMENT. I pray you continue to take wonderful care of yourself, getting stronger every moment of every day. My love to you and yours ~ Millie, Atlanta, Ga.

Dear Dan, There is and old adage "Stop and Smell the Roses. I would like to thank you for the roses you have put in everyone's life by your music and songs. We are going to celebrate our 48th wedding anniversary in February. When we celebrated our 25th., we had a Folk Group sing "Longer". I know when we celebrate our 50th we will again have that song sung again. I love all your music. Please know we are sending Love,Hugs and Prayers. Thank you for all the Roses you have put in our lives with all your beautiful music. Fondly ~ Maryann Basil

Hello Dan & Jean. Thinking of you today as I listened to Full Circle on my way to work. I truly hope your body and soul continue to mend and each day brings you closer to a total recovery. I think of you often. Hugs ~ Sue Tobin, Lake Zurich, IL

Dan, Still listening, still praying.. ~ Becky

Dan - I again pray and wish for full recovery and a long loving life. Your music continues to touch me and my wife in many ways. Our appreciation for your music and courage thru your illness is a model for others. I'll drink a toast to you and yours and pray for the best. Here's to hearing you play again.  ~ Mike and Helen Cayce Hopkinsville,Ky

Dear Dan and family... Cancer has touched my family so many times.  Through your music, I feel you have been a part of my life since I was a teen.  My husband has mantle cell lymphoma.  I am living, everyday, with the hope a cure will be discovered before it's too late for him.  My heartfelt prayers and hopes are with you and your family.  Stay tough and as my husband says,"Don't ever let it catch you slacking!" Warmest regards ~ Rebecca

Hi Dan and Jean, Dan, your name came up in conversation, again, today and I knew it was time to write.  I feel your presence. I know I'll see you sing again. We're sending warm wishes as you approach your birthday. There have been
letters from you two years in a row in mid August.  I'm looking forward to this year's update! ~ Alexia and Dave in Reno, NV

Hello Dan -- In the seventies, my older brother David introduced your first album to me. "Part of the Plan" -- a forever favorite -- was only the beginning.  I recall several of your Red Rocks concerts as heaven-on-earth.  I am one of the innumerable who always did and always will adore you.  Thank you for making it cool for guys to strum a guitar and play a piano while singing their poetry.  I have often used your lyrics in my English classes. Long ago I proudly introduced my 3 daughters to your sentimental genius, as well.  I feel in my heart that you will create much more for us to hear.  As you continue healing, I wish you the deepest love from family and friends. ~ Sally

Dear Dan & Family, I hope this finds you doing better.  It is with a sad heart that I read you won't be returning to the concert stage or recording studio, as I truly enjoy your work, however, your health & family should be foremost, so I am glad that you are taking the time for you. My husband and I will just treasure the works you've done in the past all the more now. Take care.  Blessed be. ~ Kathleen Chosa

Dan,   In 1980, a sixteen year old girl heard a singer she had never heard before over the desert airwaves of Phoenix. She was drawn not only to the musical artistry and pure voice, but to the touching lyrics of “Leader of the Band.” She has kept a Dan Fogelberg album within easy reach ever since. Now a 42 year old wife and mother, your music is still played at my home, but there is a big difference. You now have three more fans - my husband and two teenage sons. Early on, they always joked about how mom had all the Fogelberg albums, moreso than any of the other hundreds of artists’ albums we have in our diverse music collection. But once they got to listen – really listen, they heard the artistry, voice and lyrics that had captivated their wife and mother in the first place.  We’d like to thank you for the unforgettable melodies, intelligent lyrics and damn good ballads you have treated us to all these years. Music is such an integral part of our lives – there is hardly ever a minute that it isn’t listened to or performed in our house. Your music is definitely part of that fabric.  Count us as four more lives your gift has touched.  We wish you and your family well. You are in our thoughts and prayers.~ Terri M.

When faith is your strength, As the words to your songs are mine, A strong hand is there, just reach for it... My husband and I have you and Jean in our thoughts and prayers. ~ LaDonna

Dear Dan.....I miss you. Your music was on during  the birth of my son, who is  now eleven.....and during my radiation and chemo treatments. "Here Comes The Sun" was one of the songs that got me through the darkest days of my life. I thank you and always wish you well.... ~ Joyce, in New Jersey

I keep you and your family close in my prayers.  Your  gift of song has brought me through some difficult times in my life. 
Peace be with you and lots of love and  admiration. I wish for you the best ~ Lisa from Tennessee

Dan,   My wife of nearly 30yrs. and I wish you the best and thank you for all you've given us. We were at your concert in Phila. in 1976 as our first date. We were married that year on Oct 10th. Before the ceremony the Pastor allowed us
to play "To the Morning". It is, of course our little piece of you in our hearts, forever. We will play it again this year and know that you cannot be closer to us than you have been so far. (The Pastor said "This isn't that rock & roll stuff, is it?") Godspeed from both of us. ~ George & Melody McGill

Dan, you have the voice of an angel.  Thank you for the joy you have given to me and many others through your music.  My thoughts and best wishes are with you and your loved ones. With love and a huge hug ~ Pam in England

Dan, We have never met but I feel I know you through your music. You are one of the best songwriters to have come into this world. When I write a song I try to make it as heartfelt as yours have always been. Best of luck to you and your family from one musician to another.

Dear Dan, I have always really loved and admired your music.  A little over a year ago, my son was born 3 months early at 28 weeks gestation.  Our little miracle came to us after years battling infertility..  Tests, operations, procedures, 4 IVF attempts and multiple miscarriages.  The day he was born, I was at his bedside (isolette) when your song "Longer" started playing on
the radio.  The first lines of the song mirrored perfectly my feelings for my son, and that song also seemed to soothe him as he was fighting to stay alive.  He spent his first three months in the hospital, and I sang that song to him many times each day.  I continue to sing it to him and it still quiets him and brings us both great joy.  Please stay strong in your struggle with cancer and know that your music has in fact deeply touched many people's hearts. ~ Monica B

Like so many others, you were a huge part of my college and early adult years. I can't begin to tell you what your music has meant to the many chapters of my life. I was so sorry to hear and read of your medical problems. My father-in-law also has prostate cancer. He has been dealing with that for the better par of the last 12 years and he is almost 87. Keep the faith . My prayers and thoughts are with you and yours. I truly believe God's plan will come full circle for you.. Then you will use your many gifts to educate and entertain as you have before. Godspeed.

Dear Dan, What can I add that hasn't already been said?  I too was saddened to hear of your struggle with cancer and appreciate your words of advice to "each and every man" on your web site.  Thank you so much for sharing your tremendous
talents with us and know that your music will continue to touch the hearts of untold numbers long after you and I have left this world.  God bless you Dan and your family with strength and comfort during these challenging times.  I'm hopeful that you will once again return to the stage and recording studio as I know there are yet songs within you that need to be sung.  Save a seat for me in the front row!  No matter what, know that our spirits will live on, just as assuredly as your music will.  All the best to you and yours.  ~ Rick Gleason, Yakima, Wa.

Dear Dan and Jean, Glad to finally hear something from you after all this time.  I was getting worried after nothing new appeared on the website for so long.  I didn't have the courage to write onto the first "well-wishing' site but now I can, knowing my prayers have been answered.  You must be doing better now, and you will be from here on out.  You may never return to the concert stage, which I wouldn't blame you for at all, but I'll bet you do return to the recording studio in the not-so-distant future.After all, this is your passion to create wonderful lyrics and music to the joy and self-reflection to all those listening.  You have been such an inspiration to my daughter, my grandchildren, and me.  We all know you have inspired our lives and believe you are one of the greatest artists to have ever blessed our planet.  I know one day I'll flip on the radio and there you will be, with the same eloquence you've always had, serenading me with a melody that is unforgettable and true to the moment.  I wish you a grand recovery for me and for everyone who has ever loved your music! Just think.we are going to be alive when the Aztec Calendar runs out!  How more exciting is life than that?!  Very best wishes to you and yours ~ Maryann

The most sincere and the very best wishes from Belgrade. ~ Family Hinic

Dan and Jean; This message is long overdue - I have been listening to and playing your music for over 30 years now, and when I heard of your diagnosis, I was dumbstruck.  Now a very close personal friend (also a professional musician) has been diagnosed with colon cancer, and I was immediately reminded that I had never written to you.  Your music has meant so much to me over the decades, and 'Leader of the Band' could have been written about my own father.  I saw the 'SoundStage production in 2003, and had my guitar out and playing the whole concert.  So many of those songs were anthems of my 20's and 30's.  I pray for your recovery and return to the industry.  We owe you a great debt, my friend, for enriching our lives with your music.~ Kurt Wurster, Cincinnati, Ohio

My prayers are with you and your family, Mr. Fogelberg.  I have loved your music from the very beginning.

Hello Dan,  I was driving in the car today and heard your beautiful music coming from the radio. I happened to be in summer traffic, but your music takes me to a calmer more beautiful place. THANK YOU!!!   I know you are battling for your life, and I want you to know that there are people that truly care and would love to hear how you are doing and would love to here more of your music.I wish you well and may God bless you and cure you. ~ Pam

For all the moments of joy your music has brought to me, I hope this wish for your recovery and for Jean's endurance brings you a moment to smile. I once received a kiss on the cheek from you after a concert in Clearwater, FL. I now send one back to you both ~ Ellen

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in March of this year.  Thankfully it was caught at an early stage because I had an annual PSA/DRE testing beginning at age 50 (I am 57).  I had surgery last month and the cancer was found to be confined to the prostate.  Thanks for your efforts to promote prostate cancer awareness. I wish you well in your ongoing treatment for prostate cancer.  You and your family are in my prayers. ~ Tim

Dan, I hope this finds its way to you feeling well and in good spirits. Knowing you must get hundreds of e-mails a day, I will be brief but feel the need to thank you for your gift to humanity. Over the years you have provided all of us critical links joining the musical note to the poetry of the heart. Somehow, through your gift and talent you have brought these elements to beautiful music for all of us to enjoy and relate to. In my case, I do not  possess the necessary skills to adequately replicate it on Guitar or vocals the way you do, but enjoy trying very much. For many folks, emotions and feelings are like a complex puzzle...the pieces are there and make a great picture, but many of us can't put them together the way you do. I wish you well Sir. I believe you have the ability to persevere and look forward to reading your progress and recovery as soon as you can.
Whether you return to the stage or studio, I thank you for all you give to me when I hear your beautiful music. Kindest regards to a speedy recovery ~ Ray Davenport