Dave Matthews says goodbye to Leroi Moore - Staples Center 8/19/08

[killercreek450]

i bet leroi was there that night.. R.I.P.

[liljon6892]

who the hell disliked this

[hammaann]

People who go to this type of show aren't there to "listen" to anything. They are drunks and stoners who are there for the "party". They don't really care about much beyond their own selfish need to be inebriated and have fun.

[flagg6805]

@hammaann And who are you to make that judgement? Obviously, you know nothing about DMB fans.

[hammaann]

@flagg6805 It's not just DMB fans. It's just the general "party" lifestyle and immediate gratification demands which pervades pretty much all concert venues anymore. Most people are just too jaded and self-absorbed to sit still for anything subtle.

[PremiereModelLayouts]

Those people were silent when Dave first announced it I was there. Right after Dave said his ghost was with us the entire place went nearly silent. 

[TheDmbfanforever]

R.I.P LeRoi Moore, we love you and what you contributed to DMB, you will be missed.

[MysticDMBherb]

Yea some fans are getting outrageous.. Every show I go to I always have trouble hearing when Dave tries to talk. It's like as soon as he starts everyone screams for no reason a all.

[sweendoger]

I was there.too and all the talking was even more frustrating in person...most had no idea what Dave was talking about (plus the acoustics in Staples Center SUCKS!!).... although it was prety tough to go from 60MPH partying and having Dave walk on stage and drop the bombshell.... I must say, dmb DMB played awesome and I have no idea how they did it.

[openedto]

loved him too, but man the show must go on, I guess??,

I mean just thinking if like mic jagger would have came out

at a stones concert and said keith is dead, or ronnie wood,

I mean geeeez you think they might take a day off to deal with it?

guess not in this fast paced time of making money and doing shows

and more shows.....

[Tungil06]

@openedto i totally do NOT agree with you.

If a good friend of you died, or maybe a very close family member ( as they probably spend more time with the band, than with family, during touring at least ) , would you go out there in front of people and sing an entertain?

I couldn't ...

Rip LeRoi Moore!

[GraceIsGone145]

@openedto You clearly know nothing about DMB so why comment?

[Malibuheaven1]

I was at this show. I had no idea LeRoi had died that day until Dave told us after the first song. The girl in front of me was screaming NO NO! I started to cry and didn't stop for 20 minutes. The rest of the show I was in a daze. I'm happy I went to the DMB show the next night. It was an amazing concert!

[jmuduke99]

@Malibuheaven1 I was there too. I found out about 10 minutes before they went on. Somebody was looking on their iPhone, and saw the news. The girl behind me started crying, and after about 20 minutes, she and her boyfriend left. I was in tears all night - like you, I was in a complete daze. Second night was much more of a celebration of Roi's life. Peace.

[godfatha100]

Y do all the good people have to die. LeRoi was unreal...i have scene them over 20 times....he was the best horn player ever

[DmB4LiFe420eL]

cant even fuckin' hear anything he says until the end.. shitty crowd

[u27762001]

the best part is......these comments are moronic......R.I.P. Leroi..... this video was taken by someone in the audience....So how do you think they were going to drown out all the back ground noise with out a recording studio in the seats around them and doing it legally.....lol Think before you speak

[WhereMyDuragAt]

@dxproductions100 ohhh get over yourself

[PowerShotHo24]

its hard to explain, when you think about it, the crowd seems disrespectful, but even dave matthews said that the best decision they made was playing that show, and people went "oh my god" and then said "hes in a better place playing with some great people" and then yelled as loud as they could for him.

-God has a drummer, a bassist, a guitar, and a singer. He needed a saxaphone player I guess.

[9664963]

fucking can these people be silent for 2 minutes and pay respects to the greatest sax player ever? wow. RIP LEROI we love you

[gators409]

@9664963 greatest sax player ever dude... thats a joke

[snugglebear97653]

@gators409 damn...how the fuck do you hate on ONE of the greatest sax players ever, especially during a goddamn tribute to him...holy shit

[girltant]

@9664963 not the greatest, but will always be missed and loved

[joelwilson74]

@9664963 couldn't agree more...i know its hard to hear sometimes in arena settings, etc...but shut the fuck up....you know that 90% of the people don't even know what dave's saying.

[cmk61478]

@9664963 wasn't the greatest at all.

[ahmartin1]

@9664963 if you buy the big whiskey dvd you can see the whole thing. its incredible. heartbreaking, and if you're a true dmb fan i can guarantee you will cry, but its incredible.

[heatherlynn2448]

@9664963 I went to many shows in my day :) This was one of my complaints (and there weren't many) but was the crowd's ability to STFU at the appropriate time!!!

[tara7407]

From what I heard from someone who was there...no one knew what had happened when they walked into the concert and by the end - everyone was in tears. I am not sure that the crowd was being disrespetful I think they were trying to honor Leroi by making sure he could hear how much they loved him. If you have ever been to a DMB concert - you know that the fans LOVE them and would NEVER disrespect Dave or the band. I can't imagine being Dave at that moment. RIP LEROI !!!!!!!!!!

[nathanvergin]

It is dave's favorite

[trippingbillies09]

1 year ago today =( We are all still here dancin with the GrooGrux King.

[Denisewoei]

The fans are stupid and disrespectful.

[youngleo123]

Give them a break, Dave wants people to still have fun. Its not a funeral, its a celebration of his talent. Remember it's still a concert. Although I see what you guys mean about it seeming disrespectful to Groogrux. He had the biggest sense of humor of any of them and would want everyone to still have fun. (half of those people are drunk anyway)

[AnonymousWhitePerson]

The fans in the audience are disrespectful pieces of shit.

[ski4kil]

thanks you

[mojomaker88]

i dont think so. i know Dave well enuff, he always had a hard time loosing loved ones. listen to the songs. we're all from the same town in VA, and it sucks to lose Roi. He was family.

[wholelottaled231]

cville!

[elchingoncabron]

you don't know Dave well, you don't even know him a little bit, fans think they know their idols, but you don't know shit.

[3gtar1bass]

and you do know your idols you have sat down and jammed with dave or had a cup of coffee with your idol whomever that may be shut the hell up dude this video is for Leroi so shut up

[DMBGRUX]

I hate when these rude people cant fucking listen for 2 minutes and be thoughtful for the band. come on laker fans u can do better than that.

[mrshorty871]

Dude you have my utmost respect cause i couldn't agree with you anymore. i went to his concert last week and he was telling a story and all i could hear was the dumb ass drunk people screaming for crash to play. idiots ruin dmb, true dave mattthews band fans LOVE to listen to what dave has to say and could give SHIT less as to when "crash" is going to play. touche DMBGRUX

[xMDP78x]

@mrshorty871 REAL Dave fans love, respect and anticipate "Dave-speak"..

[cmk61478]

@DMBGRUX those people go to a concert not to a eulogy.

[Flobots4465]

@DMBGRUX no they cant.... thats the sad part

[weensie562]

@DMBGRUX no they cant

[hip2bsquare42]

I agree too! When I heard this, about LeRoi, I cried....

:(

[Greydjinn]

yes, i agree dude... with such a moment its not that they were bad, but people just dont seem to respect "big moments" so much these days. Leroi was special, so much so i didnt know him personally and the news made me real uneasy. silence while hearing a special story from dave would have been nice...

[hhsfootball35]

Well dmb is my favorite band and I believe that leroi was my favorite and when I heard of his death I was shocked.. However atleast we know he is in heaven watching over Dave Matthews band and cheering em on:)

[laudypapa1]

in response to huizenga07's comment from 9 mos. ago: to me, music is what keeps me alive period

[maia2555]

MONTREAL DAVE MATTHEWS BAND  6/10/09

[SirBenjamin88]

Are you serious right now? Here:

1. Cover your mouth with your hand so you won't speak

2. Unplug your keyboard so you don't make an ass of yourself

3. Walk away from the computer and practice coloring again.

[craplord45]

im gonna fuck you in the ass

[runnmd]

Thanks for posting. Its sad, but nice to hear Dave talk about Leroi

[freepale]

@ 1:00, it makes you cry man!

so sad!

=(

[clokverkorange]

The people saying that the crowd should have been silent...the most acclaim and praise you can give a performer is cheer your ass off. So the crowd cheering, laughing, and making a lot of noise was the only way they could let Dave know they cared. Same with Bernie Mac's funeral. Performers abhor silence.

[fabguy13]

Kinda sucks people were screaming...cant hear a word dave is saying. so much for respect....

[IgnorantGuy]

i think all the fans being absolutely silent would be more disrespectful. have you even been to a concert?

[G4BBBBBBBY]

so so true

[ArcherofStars73]

Wow, he died on the same day as my fiance, who was 21 (8/19/98,) ten years later. Sad. RIP.

[BigBoiJC]

archer, to lose a love like that is horrid beyond words. i can't even imagine what you felt but to know you've had the strength to move on is too awesome.

[PMZanetti]

Roi was engaged as well, though that was not widely known. Very sorry for your loss.

RIP buddy

[GPatt2012]

he died on my birthday :( happy 17th Greg.

[Seanofthedead21]

oh shut up greg

[GPatt2012]

ok.

[staceyk42]

selfish ass.

[futureal123]

fucking pooblah bro

[normhud]

the food alone will kill you @ Hollywood-Prespp

[dxarmy94]

big black?

[maddog162]

I was at this show... one of the most heartbreaking days in my entire life... this story was the most heartwarming thing I think I've ever heard... We miss you Roi...

[MonkayMan]

I was at the show too, row 17 right in front, and you could really see how hard it was for them, im shocked they were able to go on, and i think it was one of their most passionate shows, and ive seen dmb over 25 times live.

[alexanderracho]

I feel foolish finding out just now, with no one really to grieve to. I never saw them live and I now it will never be the same. My best to all who loved Leroi and are now missing a great man and musician.

[green727]

RIP

='(

[NiireNolweva]

Such a loss of a great musician.

Thank you for what you gave us all.

Rest in peace.

[DjFixxxer01]

Amen brotha

[montoya96]

I traveled from Texas to see this show and was completely unaware of the news until the concert. Leroi will forever be missed....

[ray3745]

I never really listened to DMB but when i heard leRois sax playing, it was just amazing. Rest in peace LeRoi and youll be greatly missed

[huizenga07]

Your music is what keeps me alive

[huizenga07]

Rest LeRoi You know you've been in my prayers.

Live Long Dave, Live forever your beautiful music, you will always be the immortal

[koefiannan]

dave fucking matthews band. god fuck i will miss you leroi. all the love from australia DMB!

[Melyzza30]

Come back, LeRoi. :'(

[coolmtn]

wow...you know at 31...i must say that is hard to hear about one of you musical heros dying...like the genre just a little older than you... like layne staley... :(

[pants362]

I've grown up, literally grown up with your work with the band, and all of your work on the albums was fantastic. Rest in peace.

[kaidie3491]

RIP man...DMB will never be the same without u. got to see u more then a few times live and man can u jam out. be sure to burn one down with the big guy for all of us. RIP.

[okonh0wp]

i'm so pissed off at the crowd for cheering and yelling and going "whoooo!" it's highly disrespectful to the man who just died hours ago and i can't even hear what he said

[alexanderracho]

I agree with you. I felt the sameway; It should have been stock still in there, except for Dave talking.

[Hammerman24]

If I was dave I would straight up tell those people to shut the fuck up and listen

[trenken]

Damn. I just found this out. I dont listen to DMB much anymore, but I used to A LOT, and this saddens me. It's not often I say, but this was a great loss for music. Definitely brought something special to the game.

[rich1760]

RIP BIG GUY.

[stmajor2010]

roi :'(

[eclecticbgirl]

Dave Matthews is a tough man for doing this <3. I still can't fathom his death :(. Much LOVE LEROI <3!!!

[raleighvscharlotte]

Leroi, you will be missed..

[petescool55]

Thank you for your music Leroi... We enjoyed every bit of it... god bless

[unduset]

In memoria di LeRoi Moore! Grazie della musica!

Grazie Dave Matthews Band! an italian fan

[BigBoiJC]

Royal...what is your malfunction? why do you feel the need to show an utter lack of respect to the dead? he was human...just like you...if you couldn't say anything nice...then you should've just passed us all by. instead...you chose to show you have no shame and now you've got a lot of people pissed at you.

[beckylikesmusic]

RIP LeRoi, you will be greatly missed. Thank you for all the beautiful music you shared with us

[alaskanamy]

I am going to pretend I didn't see these previous posts of negativity......

Such sad news about LeRoi Moore's passing, the heaviness in Dave's voice & heart is palpable here. LeRoi's spirit is free though, I am SO thankful he touched our lives through his music!!!!

[Smashedants]

You, obviously, are a complete idiot.

[jrad767]

seriously...

[cubsfan3853]

who the fuck do you think you are getting on youtube and telling a great man who is now dead "fuck him" go to hell, stop trying to get on youtube and start shit, and its none of your business if they smoke and they are allowed to drink, its legal when your over 21 and im positive they all are

come find me and i'll kick your sorry ass you little bitch, when you die i hope people are making fun of you and saying shit to you cause of your worthless life

RIP LeRoi Moore

[dmbstyle1024]

damn right , disrepecting a dead man. R.I.P. LeRoi you will live in the fans hearts forever.

[braff55]

wow royal ur a fucking asshole....u should go find the nearest building, climb to the top, and jump the fuck off u ignorant mother fucker.

[blackp0weran6er]

wow fuck you... your mother should have killed you while u were still in her woom.

[knouraee]

How rude of people yammering on like that while Dave is basically eulogizing.

[nodachislayer]

Yea, and all the assholes who cheered when he said that LeRoi had had too much to drink, you'd think Dave was telling some sort of frat story. Some fuckin' people man.

[musikyle]

no doubt. i was just thinking.

they're all wasted, anyway.

[knouraee]

My first hope is that the man's suffering has ceased.

And for selfish reasons, I hope that somehow some way the creative chemistry of DMB is not altered too much with LeRoi Moore's passing.

[BigBoiJC]

go spend a little to make sure they can eat or if they need clothes or whatever needs they have, try to meet the need. no matter if it's 100 bucks or just a simple hello...do something random to brighten someone's day..that may be the only spot of sunshine someone may get the whole day.

[BigBoiJC]

Roi was definitely one of a kind. I think no matter what our beliefs our...there's always a lesson in every moment to learn. and no i'm not speaking ill of the dead...i never would do that...I think some of the biggest lessons we could learn is to be cool with one another...sacrifice something of importance to you for the gain of another (if you know of someone who may be going hungry tonight...go spend a little to make sure they can eat or if they need clothes or whatever needs they have cont'd

[Jaybizzle83]

may god enjoy your music leroi.

[bowflexor]

I MISS YOU, I will always rememebr the song crush. I love that glitzy jazz song

[chunkman89]

i finally got around to seeing them this summer at the comcast center...so glad i went and got to witness him play...he didn't wear his classic sunglasses. i will miss his music

[jjoeypg]

yeah man i know what ur saying i saw them too and i was surprised he wasnt wearing his glasses

band will never be the same

[TuliTheUnruly]

All I can do cry just about everyday now. It's almost as bad to me as when my Grandpa died. I was worried, but didn't expect to hear about this for another 30 year or so. Why Leroi?

This is awful. We'll miss him greatly.

[Whatthemurf1]

God, I can't watch or listen to DMB anymore without thinking of LeRoi and just plain breaking down in tears, Dave sounds so upset in this... it's just so hard to listen them...

R.I.P. LeRoi Moore, your music shall be remembered in all of your fans hearts.

[dj30harw]

such a sad sad day..... didnt think this summer would be the last time i ever saw him play :(

[dankim23]

i love when people say 'i was crying when i heard the news of lee-roy passing'

[cikatrne]

Oh God, this is so hard...

RIP

[Tristanlomax]

leroi you will be missed. thanks for all the kick ass moments that i will remember for the rest of my life.. from all of us here in nc.. we love you

[bcoutee]

LeRoi Was a wonderful man and very talented muscian. I am a huge DMB fan..and I know with all of those other DMB fans out there..He will be missed tremendously!! R.I.P my friend

[Pearldrums0809]

I understand man,

and so does the whole Dave Matthews Band community

...and we ALL know that Roi was there in spirit..

RIP..

[ChelsRae42985]

I have to say that when I heard the news of LeRoi, I couldn't cry, only hold my breath in disbelief. LeRoi was an inspiration to musicians everywhere, but moreover, he was an inspriation to people. I found him to be charming, articulate, and quite funny. A DMB fan for a long time now, I can't even imagine the band without him. Heaven's band just got a new saxophonist who's gonna school them all!

[mwashington1]

We love him to R.I.P Leroi

[aaronjordan010388]

R.I.P leroi moore hope dmb have concert in the philippines FROM : ENGELBERT BAND

[sancho1383]

god bless u leroi...

[ajhiggs23]

go fuck yourself asshole....they continued touring because LeRoi told them to...they only went on stage that night because thats what LeRoi would of wanted

[goblue237]

well said

[theliftband]

Are you kidding me. matthews pays tribute by touring without him and playing a show the nights he dies. what a jerk. thats not a tribute. I would be wrecked.

[Lorentzen]

LeRoi's family told DMB that he (LeRoi) and the family wanted the band to keep on playing, because that's what LeRoi lived for. I think it's perfectly okay that DMB played, and that they plan to keep on playing the rest of the tour. After all, they were his friends, and they can find comfort in playing together on stage

[loudshrieker]

watch?v=1UEOZGFzPas

[4waynosespray]

idiots won't stop yelling and screaming, SHUT UP!

[tragic1Kingdom]

what a horribly emotional show that must have been.  so bittersweet...

[h00dsy]

wow man he's really gone.. sucks.. I've followed them since day 1, shows will never be the same

[corrieallen01]

RIP LeRoi. You will be greatly missed..

[colmurf]

I love these guys-will always remember you Mr Moore. Keep playing.

[courtkneeram]

May heaven be as sweet for you as your music was for us!

Can't believe the tactlessness of the crowd....so glad I moved away from LA!

[knc2629]

Are you serious? You'd have to be a complete idiot to say something like that. Your not wanted in this world.

[brandine13]

I can only imagine what an incredible show it was last night celebrating the life of LeRoi - thank you to those who posted moments of the show that we were not able to witness. I went from Chicago to West Palm to see Dave play this year and up to Alpine as well, it wasn't the same without LeRoi - I am grateful to have seen him and his amazing solos the many years before. RIP LeRoi - you will be missed by all.

And I agree with previous posts - stupid drunk people.

[marginalcreatures]

just so you know.... i was at the show. the place was packed before the show started and it was packed until the lights turned back on.... so fuck you... this was the greatest show ever... you have no idea... people cheered non stop for a good 5 minutes for the encore... it was beyond amazing, and a show that dave matthews band will never forget for the rest of their lives....

[commentating]

watch?v=1UEOZGFzPas

[benjaminbor30]

Yeah the people in the crowd are so fucking stupid. "Roi liked to drink now and then..." then everyone is just like "Whoo! Fuck Yeaah! I like to drink too!"

[lazlochatter]

Stupid crowd. Needs to shut up. Dave is pretty much doing them a favor by even playing that day. I don't know if I could've got on stage and pretended to be happy to be there after news like that.

[dlee4mvp]

this is terrible news.... R.I.P. Leroi Moore

[andybeerboobs]

I'm so broken up over this loss. I can't believe it. I feel empty, this band has been the most important thing to me in the music world for so many years now that I've lost count. I just saw him so healthy in Bristow. I don't get it. I'm so, so incredibly sad.

[bamfbengals]

I agree completely....I have been DEEPLY affected by DMB since their begining...stage left will never be the same..Thank you for sharing your gift with us LeRoi...you will be profoundly missed;.... we will never forget you

[marginalcreatures]

i feel ya... when all the lights went up and the band started 'bartender' i just lost it... i could not stop the tears for probably 4 or 5 songs... and then they came back... it's absolutely terrible..

R.I.P. LEROI!!! YOU THE MAN

[lammdawg]

The best show was dmb at the gorge in george. Hands down. My heart hurts

[jmuduke99]

I was there last night - so emotional. I was crying - people around me were crying. Will never forget it.

[ChippyBlane]

I can't believe he's gone.

[mikejackson30]

God Bless LeRoi, and God Bless this great band!

[adam42185]

Leroi, may your soul rest in peace as you soothe the ears of god in heaven

[zmaniaac]

Thanks for putting this up so quickly. I was looking for it right away after i head about his death.

[drumgod629]

LeRoi Moore was an amazing musician and a phenomenal contriution to one of the greatest bands to have ever played.

I can't believe he's gone.

RIP - LeRoi Moore.

[pauldobbsjr]

so sad