Dean Pitchford seems to be one of those individuals talented enough to succeed in any endeavor which he chooses to apply himself.

“I’ve always prided myself as a songwriter more than anything else. That’s my personal feelings…”

Dan Fogelberg was born and raised in Peoria, Ill., where he began playing music professionally at the age of 13. His late father Lawrence, a versatile musician and teacher, was immortalized in his son’s song, “Leader of the Band.” His mother, Margaret, was a classically trained singer. Fogelberg is a private man with a deep love of the countryside. He lives on a Colorado ranch with is horses, chickens and four cats.