Sad to hear that Eddie Money has passed away, following complications from stage 4 esophageal cancer. His family said, "The Money Family regrets to announce that Eddie passed away peacefully early this morning. It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our loving husband and father. We cannot imagine our world without him. We are grateful that he will live on forever through his music." Eddie made the about his diagnosis during season 2 of his reality show, "Real Money." As we reported ... Eddie got the heartbreaking news late last year during a routine checkup with doctors.
I've had SEVERAL opportunities to talk with Eddie...both over the phone and in person. He was always gracious backstage and took the time to talk to my son, who was a big classic rock fan...even when he was in grade school and junior high. From just a few years ago, here's my last interview with Eddie Money...