Dan Fogelberg Net Worth – $10 million

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Introduction

Dan Fogelberg was an American songwriter and musician who is best known for the hits Same Old Lang Syne, Hard to Say, Longer, The Power of Gold, Leader of the Band, and Part of the Plan.

Biography

He was born on August 13, 1951, in Peoria, Illinois, USA, as Daniel Grayling Fogelberg.

His mother was an amateur opera singer, while his father had led big bands. Dan said in a later interview: ”My upbringing made me think that real legitimate music is written, not heard.”

By the time he was 13, Fogelberg was in a band called ”the Clan.”

In 1969, he graduated from Woodruff High School. During high school, Dan was part of a band called ”The Coachmen.” Later, he went to the University of Illinois to study acting and art.

Dan left the University of Illinois in 1971 and moved to California.

In the early 70s, Fogelberg performed as an opening act for Van Morrison.

In 1972, Dan released his debut album, titled – ”Home Free.” The album was produced by Norbert Putnam.

In 1974, Fogelberg released his 2nd album, called – ”Souvenirs,” via Epic Records. It peaked at #17 on the Billboard 200. The album was followed by Captured Angel in 1975.

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In 1977, Dan released an album called ”Nether Lands.” In the follow-up year, Tim Weisberg and Fogelberg released the album ”Twin Sons of Different Mothers.” The song ”The Power of Gold” peaked at #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

In 1976, the singer released the album ”Phoenix.”

In 1981, Fogelberg released another album, entitled – ”The Innocent Age.” It was inspired by Thomas Wolfe’s novel ”Of Time and the River.” The song ”Hard to Say” from this album was written by Dan while he was recovering from surgery.

The song ”Leader of the Band” was written as a tribute to his dad. ”Leader of the Band” reached #1 on the US Adult Contemporary chart and #9 on US Billboard Hot 100.

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In 1980, his song ”Times Like These” appeared on the soundtrack of Urban Cowboy, a romantic Western film in which starred John Travolta.

Dan released the album ”Windows and Walls” in 1984, ”High Country Snows” in 1985, ”Exile” in 1987, ”The Wild Places” in 1990, and ”River of Souls” in 1993.

In 1995, Fogelberg released his second album with jazz flutist Tim Weisberg titled – ”No Resemblance Whatsoever.” Dan said that his album was recorded in 10 days.

In 1999, he released the album ”The First Christmas Morning” and ”Full Circle” in 2003.