Leroi Moore

Quick Facts

Full Name	Leroi Moore
Occupation	Saxophonist
Date Of Birth	Sep 7, 1961(1961-09-07)
Age	63
Date Of Death	2008-08-19
Birthplace	Durham
Country	United States
Birth City	North Carolina
Horoscope	Virgo

Leroi Moore Biography

Leroi Moore is one of the most popular and richest Saxophonist who was born on September 7, 1961 in Durham, North Carolina, United States. The founding member of the Founding member of Dave Matthews Band who not only played saxophone for the group, but also wrote songs like ‘Stay (Wasting Time).’ Band who, in addition to playing saxophone for the band as well as composed songs such as “Stay (Wasting time).’

Many artists have created a form of tribute to Moore after his death and included Many musicians created some form of tribute for Moore when he passed away, including Kenny Chesney..

Moore was born September 7, 1961, in Durham, North Carolina, to Roxie Holloway Moore and Albert P. Moore. Raised in Virginia, he attended college at James Madison University studying tenor saxophone, and later became an accomplished jazz musician in Charlottesville, Virginia, playing with artists such as John D’earth and Dawn Thompson. Moore began playing professionally after a brief stay in college. Moore helped found the Charlottesville Swing Orchestra (1982), and the John D’earth Quintet. The latter played at Miller’s, a Charlottesville bar, every Thursday night in the late 1980s, where Moore first met Dave Matthews in 1991. In an effort to bring in some instrumental help for some songs Matthews had written, Moore began recording songs with Matthews.

LeRoi Holloway Moore (September 7, 1961 – August 19, 2008) was an American saxophonist. He was a founding member of the Dave Matthews Band. Moore often arranged music for songs written by Dave Matthews. Moore also co-wrote many of the band’s songs, notably “Too Much” and “Stay (Wasting Time)”.

He was scheduled to get married to his friend and fiancée Lisa Beane in November 2008 but died of pneumonia just three months earlier.

Leroi Moore Net Worth

Leroi Moore is one of the richest Saxophonist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Leroi Moore 's net worth $40 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He went to James Madison University for saxophone and later performed in local bands, before aiding in the formation of He attended James Madison University for saxophone and went on to perform with local jazz musicians before helping start Dave Matthews Band. Band.

He was a multi-instrumentalist who played bass, baritone, tenor, alto, and soprano saxophones; the flute, bass clarinet, the wooden penny whistle, and the oboe.

At the 51st Grammy Awards, the first one following Moore’s death, a video tribute to musicians who had died in the previous year excluded Moore, disappointing and angering fans. Neil Portnow, president of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, responded with a statement noting that Moore was included in a list of deceased musicians in the program for the event, and “unfortunately we are unable to include all of the talented and wonderful people within the allotted timeframe.” This created a tremendous outrage from the band’s fans and many other music celebrities.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Leroi Moore height 5 ft 10 in Leroi weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Leroi Moore Dating?

According to our records, Leroi Moore is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Leroi Moore’s is not dating anyone.

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Dave Matthews Band released LeRoi Moore’s final concert performance as Live Trax Vol. 14. The concert took place in the band’s home state of Virginia in Bristow on June 28, 2008. Proceeds from the CD were donated to local charities that Moore valued.

Facts & Trivia

Leroi Ranked on the list of most popular Saxophonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Leroi Moore celebrates birthday on September 7 of every year.

We are deeply saddened to announce that LeRoi Moore, saxophonist and founding member of Dave Matthews Band, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, August 19, 2008, at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles from sudden complications stemming from his June ATV accident on his farm near Charlottesville, Virginia. LeRoi had recently returned to his Los Angeles home to begin an intensive physical rehabilitation program.

What happened to LeRoi Moore?

(CNN) — LeRoi Moore, saxophonist and founding member of the Dave Matthews Band, died Tuesday from complications stemming from injuries he sustained in an ATV accident , the band’s publicist said. LeRoi Moore, a founding member of the Dave Matthews Band, died Tuesday.

When did Dave Matthews saxophone player died?

We are deeply saddened to announce that LeRoi Moore, saxophonist and founding member of Dave Matthews Band, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, August 19, 2008 , at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles from sudden complications stemming from his June ATV accident on his farm near Charlottesville, …

What is LeRoi's nickname DMB?

“Groogrux” isn’t just some random person or idea — he’s Moore. “It’s a nickname for LeRoi, it’s a nickname [for] myself,” Carter Beauford explained. “Now it’s officially a name for Dave [Matthews], Stefan [Lessard] and Boyd [Tinsley], ’cause for the past 18 years they have been in the Groogrux academy.

How did Dave Matthews saxophone player died?

LeRoi Moore, saxophonist and founding member of the Dave Matthews Band, died suddenly in Los Angeles Tuesday afternoon after suffering complications from an ATV accident in June. Moore was 46. The June 30th accident on Moore’s farm in Charlottesville, Virginia, left him with broken ribs and a punctured lung.

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Dave Matthews
Occupation(s)| Singer songwriter musician actor record label owner
Instruments| Vocals guitar piano
Years active| 1991–present
Labels| RCA Sony