Vic Chesnutt dies

Posted by: Diccus62 on 25 December 2009

It appears it has been confirmed by his family and reported by the New York Times

Story here

Posted on: 25 December 2009 by MilesSmiles

I discovered Vic Chesnutt in the mid 90s through the below album and enjoyed his work ever since.

RIP Vic.

Posted on: 26 December 2009 by mike/dallas

Very sad ending, he was a courageous fellow. Very talented and unique. He will be missed. RIP

Posted on: 26 December 2009 by Lontano

Sad news. I have never heard any Vic. Maybe I should check it out.

Posted on: 27 December 2009 by fred simon

I had only first heard of Vic Chesnutt on a recent Fresh Air interview ... good songs, very moving. The man held a lot of pain ... physical, psychic, emotional ... and had attempted suicide more than once before. Now he's been released.

Fred

Posted on: 29 December 2009 by Diccus62

Sadly his wife is still responsible for his medical bills. Thank heavens for our National Health Service.

Posted on: 30 December 2009 by Diccus62

Kristen Hersh's tribute to her friend Vic. You can also donate towards his medical bills here

Posted on: 31 December 2009 by csl

sad to hear this. caught him in seattle many years ago with Kristen Hersh. great performer.

Posted on: 08 January 2010 by Shayman

Terrible news.

Anyone who doesn't know him check out his LP 'Drunk' which was my favourite.

Guess it was time for him to "get the **** out of Dodge" as his song went.

RIP Vic. Thanks for the music.

Jonathan