Former Pike countian, acclaimed musician and Athens music scene veteran Vic Chesnutt, who died Christmas Day there, will be buried here at private services.
Chesnutt recorded and collaborated with groups such as REM and Widespread Panic. He recorded 15 albums of his own music. His obituary made the New York Times.
The late Vic Chesnutt.
Acclaimed musician Chesnutt to be buried here
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Anonymous
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12/28/09 at 11:03 AM
Wow, a year older than me and I didn't know him? What is cause of death? Not my style of music, but a sad loss nevertheless.
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Walter Geiger
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12/28/09 at 11:05 AM
overdose of muscle relaxants/suicide, according to media reports.
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Anthony Whatley
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12/28/09 at 11:12 AM
I went to Pike County High with Vic. He graduated in 1982. He was always a very talented person. I hope he finds peace.
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Anonymous
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12/28/09 at 01:06 PM
oh gosh, so sad
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Anonymous
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12/28/09 at 03:23 PM
I remember Vic walking down the halls of the high school with ink pens stuck in his nose. There's even a picture in the 1980 yearbook. RIP Vic!
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David Rawlins
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12/28/09 at 08:38 PM
RIP Vic.
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Anonymous
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12/29/09 at 02:47 AM
I will miss you, Vic. I remember the ink pens, too. I also remember the black arm band when John Lennon was shot. And I remember you were the only one not standing and cheering when a military speaker came and told us to "Lead, follow, or get the hell out of the way." You were the one giggling afterwards while everyone else was all pumped up. Many condolences to Lorinda, Tina, and everyone else close to you.
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Anonymous
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12/29/09 at 05:35 AM
Yep, page 61!
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Anon.
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12/29/09 at 01:02 PM
Apparently nobody remembers that Vic also appeared in the movie Slingblade with Billy Bob Thornton and Dwight Yokam.
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Anonymous
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12/30/09 at 03:11 PM
Saw the movie...saw the ink pens in his nose too!
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