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Who was Dan Sartain?
Dan Sartain was an American musician who played a variety of genres, including rockabilly, punk rock, and blues. He was born on August 13, 1981, in Center Point, Alabama, and grew up in Fairfield, Alabama. He started his musical career in the early 2000s, self-releasing his first two albums, Crimson Guard and Romance in Stereo. He later signed with Swami Records and released his first commercially available album, Dan Sartain vs. the Serpientes, in 2005. He followed it with several more albums, such as Join Dan Sartain, Dan Sartain Lives, Too Tough to Live, and DUDESBLOOD. He also toured with The White Stripes and The Hives, and released a single on Jack White’s Third Man Records. He was known for his distinctive voice, guitar skills, and eclectic style.
How did Dan Sartain die?
Dan Sartain died on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the age of 39. His friend and manager Shaun Christie confirmed the news to Pitchfork. A cause of death has not been revealed yet. A GoFundMe page has been set up by his family to help pay for funeral expenses. The page describes him as “a brilliant musician and a kind soul” who “touched many lives with his music”. It also states that he “passed away peacefully at home”. As of April 6, 2021, the page has raised over $16,000 out of its $25,000 goal.
What are the reactions to Dan Sartain’s death?
Many fans and fellow musicians have expressed their condolences and tributes to Dan Sartain on social media. Some of them are:
- Jack White: “Rest In Peace to our friend Dan Sartain. A very talented musician who we had the pleasure of working with a few times over the years.”
- The Hives: “We are very sad to hear that our friend Dan Sartain has left us. He was a great guy and a great musician. We had a lot of fun touring with him back in 2007. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.”
- King Khan: “RIP Dan Sartain… one of the sweetest souls I ever met… he was a true original and a great friend… I will miss him dearly.”
- Swami John Reis: “Dan Sartain was one of my favorite artists I ever worked with. He was fearless, uncompromising and had a wicked sense of humor. He was also incredibly kind and generous. I am heartbroken by his passing.”
What is Dan Sartain’s legacy?
Dan Sartain leaves behind a rich and diverse catalog of music that spans over two decades. He explored various genres and influences, from rockabilly to punk to synth-pop to western. He had a unique voice and vision that made him stand out from the crowd. He was also a passionate and dedicated performer who always gave his best on stage. He influenced and inspired many other musicians and fans with his music and personality. He will be remembered as a cult singer-songwriter and rocker who lived and died on his own terms.
