First thing I see on the news as I awoke this morning is that sax player, Leroi Moore, from the Dave Matthews Band has passed away.  I began loving the band in 1994 when I first heard, "What Would You Say," when MTV and VH1 still played videos.  I got into the guitar riff and the combination of fiddle, wind instruments, the guitar playing and the drums all hooked me right away.  I had seen my first Dave show in 1997 at The Gund Arena (now, the Q) in Cleveland.  Then 11 shows later, I retired from seeing Dave Matthews Band in 2006 after the release of "Stand Up" because it was not the best album.  At the time of that album, the only song I had ever skipped over was "Proudest Monkey." On the newer album, I think I only listen to 5 songs.  The rest, I skip.  Goes to show you that you shouldn't have 50 Cent's producer taking on Dave.  On top of the album not being up to my liking, my brother got peed on by some drunk underaged kid at the last show.  Security at Blossom Music Center shouls patrol the lawn better.  Did I also mention that lawn seats for Dave is $45?  Too much for a married, father of two to be spending.  The fans of DMB today don't have a clue to what it was like when they had UTTAD and Crash to listen to.  Crash is their best album in my mind.  Now, do not get me wrong, I still like DMB.  I don't retire from listening to them, just going to the live shows.  I did say that once a new studio album comes out that I would go to hear them live.  "Corn Bread" and "Eh Hee" need to be on the new studio album.  Great songs on the "Live from Radio City."  With the passing, will they replace Leroi?  Will it be the same?  Who knows.  For this passing, all I have playing in my head are two songs from "Busted Stuff'  which is "Grace is Gone" and "Bartender"  What a great combination of two songs that describe to me this news.   

This isn't wrestling related, but I needed to talk to someone about it. 

You'll be missed Leroi, I toast your talents and what you have given to the world of music. 

Parker.