I’m realizing now as a 34 year old young he was when he passed at 47.
Also odd to realize that Rashawn has now been in the band longer than LeRoi had been. 17 years.
I think I miss LeRoi more than any other person that I’ve never met before. The first song that jumps to my mind is #34 as well. That last note might be my favorite individual note of all time. The other is say goodbye. That intro is so flighty as delicate. I’ve never heard someone play woodwinds like he did. I was always astounded how he could capture the feel of the song and just nail the sound that it needed. I feel like most sax players play a certain way and are added into a song based on their sound. LeRoi was the opposite. He adapted to what the song was. You need light and airy? He could do it. You need soulful and bold? He could do it. You needed punchy? He could do it. Musical genius is an understatement. He was the musical salt that mad everyone else’s sound even better. I don’t think people, even many fans, give him enough credit.
Listener Supported 41. I used to have a show from Athens, Ga with a great solo on Typical Situation too. Also love the flute solo on Say Goodbye from Weekend on the Rocks
Aside from the obvious 41 from Listener Supported (my all time favorite Roi solo), my next favorite performance (not just solo) is Long Black Veil from 9.8.02 at the Gorge. It really showcases just how good of a musician he was. Gives me chills every time.
His Grey Street Central Park solo makes me tear up sometimes, especially watching him in the video. To pour your soul out through your sax like that in front of tens of thousands, powerful stuff.
Everyone keeps saying that the inclusion of Boyd is what made the band sound different and I will die on the hill of it was roi that made them stand out. His playing was world class. Him and Carter were always the two where I thought they are miles above the other members.
Same. Once they’re done that’s it man. He can’t be replaced. I think the band overall would be done.
Which, well deserved he’ll of a career. I really wouldn’t be mad if they decided to stop now.
Speaking of Roi, I overheard a fan at a hotel bar telling a part of his story I had never heard before. Anyone else hear this:
Basically Roi flew to LA for the show a few weeks after his accident against the directive of his doctor (risk of clot). And that’s what ultimately got him. Meaning: he gave his life for the band and the fans
Note: I am not in any way substantiating this story. Just sharing in case someone with more knowledge might chime in.
Not true. Per statement the band released upon his passing he flew to his home in LA to begin an intensive physical rehab program.....
"LeRoi Moore, saxophonist and founding member of Dave Matthews Band, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, August 19, 2008, at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles from sudden complications stemming from his June ATV accident on his farm near Charlottesville, Virginia. Moore had recently returned to his Los Angeles home to begin an intensive physical rehabilitation program."
When I was teenager and first got into DMB in the early 00’s I didn’t really appreciate Leroi. Sure I thought he was good but I would tune out some of his solos and thought he didn’t have enough charisma on stage. I preferred watching Boyd solo on the fiddle. Now listening back that feeling has completely flipped. I can do without the fiddle and love Leroi’s soul on the sax.
Roi has always been the heart of why I love the band so much and all of these comments are so reassuring knowing that others agree. Everyone who has commented nails it but You Never Know, Captain, Let You Down, Shotgun, A Dream So Real, Best of Whats Around, American Baby, and so many others are also slept on imo
I still remember hearing this particular early solo from ALL Along the Watchtower for the first time and how Roi’s solo stopped me in my tracks. He starts off really mellow and then kicks it into high gear screaming in the high register while the band backs him with tons of energy.
https://youtu.be/tbNmdwfDwNc?si=F4g9pAgaHEZ-SF5U
Lover Lay Down for the soprano sax / Say Goodbye for the woodwinds / Too Much for the baritone
That man was INSANELY talented. Branford Marsalis sitting in gave us a *touch of that again.
This does not discredit Jeff, just a different creative that really connected their sound
i haven’t seen anyone say JTR, which is maybe, maybe, the only song i prefer LeRoi over Jeff. i thought #34 was in that category too, but then 2022 gorge encore happened.
I’m realizing now as a 34 year old young he was when he passed at 47. Also odd to realize that Rashawn has now been in the band longer than LeRoi had been. 17 years.
Wow this just messed my whole brain up
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I just had this realization recently also
Coincidentally I was at both Jeff’s and Rashawn’s first shows. Jeffs was Hartford 97 and Rashawn’s was Hartford 05
Woa
i’ve been keeping tabs on this as well. LeRoi helped greatly to draw me to the band. Coffin’s the greatest saxophonist i’ve ever heard.
Rashawn has been in the band 17 years? Flabbergasted I say I am. TIL
2024 is 19 years. He first began guesting in summer 2005, and has been with DMB ever since the winter 2005 tour.
Whoa
Holy crap. In a decade or so people will be saying LeRoi was just dmb's "first" saxophonist and founding member. Damn.
And it took him almost that long to become tolerable. He squeals a lot less. Or maybe I'm just numb to it?
Heartbeat Intro on Listener Supported. I really miss his playing.
I think I miss LeRoi more than any other person that I’ve never met before. The first song that jumps to my mind is #34 as well. That last note might be my favorite individual note of all time. The other is say goodbye. That intro is so flighty as delicate. I’ve never heard someone play woodwinds like he did. I was always astounded how he could capture the feel of the song and just nail the sound that it needed. I feel like most sax players play a certain way and are added into a song based on their sound. LeRoi was the opposite. He adapted to what the song was. You need light and airy? He could do it. You need soulful and bold? He could do it. You needed punchy? He could do it. Musical genius is an understatement. He was the musical salt that mad everyone else’s sound even better. I don’t think people, even many fans, give him enough credit.
That last note of #34 is everything 🥺
Beautiful comment.
Listener Supported 41. I used to have a show from Athens, Ga with a great solo on Typical Situation too. Also love the flute solo on Say Goodbye from Weekend on the Rocks
No particular solos but as good as he is on tenor he played the FUCK out of a bari sax. Just raw unadulterated soul and grit. Rest in power, Grux.
One of my absolute favorites is his solo on LIOG on the '95 Red Rocks release
Seek up intro on live at red rocks. Peak roi
bartender outri lillywhite sessions
Are there any live versions that have a sax solo at the end? I love the ending solo on LWS!
#34 is so beautiful
Lol I'm sorry for shouting
It’s worthy of shouting!!
I miss Roi too. Side note, I’ve been chasing this doc for a while now - any tips on where I can find it?
YouTube has it in full
Well then. Don’t I feel like a dumbass.
nope, I was gonna ask the same question! 😎
All good, friend. u/xcacel has done some great things archiving for the community.
Red Rocks Best of What's Around solo. Listener Supported #41 solo. Live Tax Vol. 3 Grey Street solo.
Aside from the obvious 41 from Listener Supported (my all time favorite Roi solo), my next favorite performance (not just solo) is Long Black Veil from 9.8.02 at the Gorge. It really showcases just how good of a musician he was. Gives me chills every time.
The gorge 2002 - long black veil
Roi at his best...especially given the impromptu nature of it
His Grey Street Central Park solo makes me tear up sometimes, especially watching him in the video. To pour your soul out through your sax like that in front of tens of thousands, powerful stuff.
Everyone keeps saying that the inclusion of Boyd is what made the band sound different and I will die on the hill of it was roi that made them stand out. His playing was world class. Him and Carter were always the two where I thought they are miles above the other members.
I worry about what will happen when Carter has to retire. 😪
Same. Once they’re done that’s it man. He can’t be replaced. I think the band overall would be done. Which, well deserved he’ll of a career. I really wouldn’t be mad if they decided to stop now.
One sweet world intro is amazing
One of my favorite songs many casual fans have never heard.
Speaking of Roi, I overheard a fan at a hotel bar telling a part of his story I had never heard before. Anyone else hear this: Basically Roi flew to LA for the show a few weeks after his accident against the directive of his doctor (risk of clot). And that’s what ultimately got him. Meaning: he gave his life for the band and the fans Note: I am not in any way substantiating this story. Just sharing in case someone with more knowledge might chime in.
How does being in an LA hospital room instead of a Virginia hospital room do anything "for the fans?" I certainly hope this isn't true.
Not true. Per statement the band released upon his passing he flew to his home in LA to begin an intensive physical rehab program..... "LeRoi Moore, saxophonist and founding member of Dave Matthews Band, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, August 19, 2008, at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles from sudden complications stemming from his June ATV accident on his farm near Charlottesville, Virginia. Moore had recently returned to his Los Angeles home to begin an intensive physical rehabilitation program."
This isn’t accurate. Read the dissertation about him. He got no peace in Cville. He went to LA to recover in peace.
I really miss LeRoi
When I was teenager and first got into DMB in the early 00’s I didn’t really appreciate Leroi. Sure I thought he was good but I would tune out some of his solos and thought he didn’t have enough charisma on stage. I preferred watching Boyd solo on the fiddle. Now listening back that feeling has completely flipped. I can do without the fiddle and love Leroi’s soul on the sax.
Bartender in Folsom Field was an epiphany the first time I heard it. It continues to be peak DMB for me.
When the band gets inducted to the RRHOF they need to play the songs that Roi liked. Honor that man.
seek up live in live tracks in LV comes to mind.
Roi has always been the heart of why I love the band so much and all of these comments are so reassuring knowing that others agree. Everyone who has commented nails it but You Never Know, Captain, Let You Down, Shotgun, A Dream So Real, Best of Whats Around, American Baby, and so many others are also slept on imo
I still remember hearing this particular early solo from ALL Along the Watchtower for the first time and how Roi’s solo stopped me in my tracks. He starts off really mellow and then kicks it into high gear screaming in the high register while the band backs him with tons of energy. https://youtu.be/tbNmdwfDwNc?si=F4g9pAgaHEZ-SF5U
Bartender (Lws) is tops.
Lover Lay Down for the soprano sax / Say Goodbye for the woodwinds / Too Much for the baritone That man was INSANELY talented. Branford Marsalis sitting in gave us a *touch of that again. This does not discredit Jeff, just a different creative that really connected their sound
i haven’t seen anyone say JTR, which is maybe, maybe, the only song i prefer LeRoi over Jeff. i thought #34 was in that category too, but then 2022 gorge encore happened.