Sad news from E Street

I know Joker's not a Springsteen guy like I am, but it's a shame to hear that Danny Federici died. I've seen Bruce and the E Street Band four times since their 1999 reunion (including one show last month without Danny), and one of my fondest memories from the 2002 Lexington show was a moment during the encore when Nils Lofgren and Danny Federici were exchanging looks and laughs onstage, and it was clear that they were still having fun, after all these years, and even when playing to a surprisingly non-packed Rupp Arena.

So it's time to pour a drink, put on my vinyl copy of The River, and remember Mr. Dan Federici.

--Slick