Dan Fogelberg Theater (Peoria Civic Center)

In today's mail, I received an envelope which contained, inter alia, a clipped piece of newspaper containing the following information:
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"On last week’s YOUPage of the Peoria newspaper, Metamora resident Tamara Schaidle proposed a way to honor the late Dan Fogelberg. Fogelberg, 56, died last month at his Maine home after a long battle with prostate cancer.

"The singer-songwriter had his heyday in the 1970s and early ‘80s, when he scored several platinum and multiplatinum records, fueled by such hits as “The Power of Gold” and “Leader of the Band,” a touching tribute he wrote to his father, a music teacher at Woodruff High School. He put out his first album in 1972. His hits, including “Same Old Lang Syne,” helped define the soft-rock era.

"Schaidle suggested the Peoria City Council rename the Civic Center Theater the Dan Fogelberg Theater:

“I would like to have the renaming ceremony take place on Wed., Aug. 13, 2008, what would have been Dan’s 57th birthday. I would like to see a benefit for prostate cancer also take place in the theater that night with ticket proceeds going to the Prostate Cancer Foundation in Dan’s name.

“I believe this is the most loving honor we could bestow on such a beloved local legend,” Schaidle said.



Misty Kelly wrote YOUPage in support of the idea.

“ ... my fondest memory of Dan Fogelberg is of his last concert in the Civic Center Theater,” she said. “Even if the Theater is not re-named for Dan, I absolutely support having a fundraiser/memorial on his birthday, to support the Prostate Cancer Foundation.”



Dianne L. Turner, of Bartonville, lovingly known to legions of Fogelberg fans as Diney Boo , also wrote in support of Schaidle’s suggestion.

“I whole-heartily agree with Tamara Schaidle from Metamora about honoring our man of music, Dan Fogelberg. I would have to go along with her terrific idea about renaming the Civic Center Theater and having a benefit to raise money for prostate cancer. Thus, to whom it may concern ... please allow me to be the first to volunteer my time on this endeavor. I shall be happy to work tirelessly to do what it takes to make this idea become a reality.”

Diney Boo wrote that Fogelberg’s music reached fans world-wide.

“Let us show music lovers everywhere how proud Peoria is to acknowledge his many gifts and talents,” she said. “I sincerely hope that other fans and friends have this same wish for honoring The Living Legacy - Dan Fogelberg.”

Posted:
January 04, 2008 at 14:35

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We don't know whether the theater will be renamed as suggested, but, my God, wasn't it great to hear from Diney Boo again?

We've missed you.

Don't be a stranger, dear.