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Everyone that met him liked him. Everyone that knew him loved him. Patrick Christopher Brandt was a son, a brother, an adoring husband, devoted father, and best friend to all. He wore his heart on his sleeve and shared it with the world. In the fall of 99' Pat was diagnosed with brain cancer. Though he didn't know it at the time, he would be embarking on a journey that would touch the lives of thousands, and inspire all that knew him to live out the rest of there lives with passion and meaning.
Thru countless bouts of chemotherapy and multiple surgeries Pat never lost his smile. Pat didn't run from his cancer, he embraced it. Pat was a strong promoter of the White Bear Lake relay for life, and the American Cancer Society. He was called upon as keynote speaker, and shared his story to all. His employer Lexis Nexis was so moved by his story that they had him speak to hundreds of co-workers at one of their sales conventions. Though married with kids, and carrying a heavy work load Pat always found time to council other cancer survivors, and listen to their story.
On March 2nd 2008 at the age of 37 our dear friend Pat lost his battle with cancer. Pat left behind a wife Jessica, and two beautiful boys Wesley and Charlie ages five and two. In his passing Pat left us with many precious memories, and life lessons learned. Pat passed the torch and now it is our turn to continue his legacy of survival, living life to its fullest, and giving love.
The Patrick Brandt "Live Life Give Love" Celebration Benefit will Take place August 21st at the Myth Nightclub in Maplewood, Minnesota. The event is hosted by one of his best friends; NHL hockey player Bret Hedican and His wife, Olympic Gold Medalist and 2008 Dancing with the Stars Champion, Kristi Yamaguchi along with a number of Patrick's close friends and family members.
Kristi Yamaguchi and her Dancing With The Stars Dance Partner, Mark Ballas will perform for the first time since winning the show in May. They will be performing to the live singing of Franc D'Ambrosio, Phantom of The Opera. Franc is best known as the longest running phantom, having performed over 3000 times. He also played Anthony Corleone in the Godfather III.
Almost Amy, an up and coming Los Angeles band featuring Mark Ballas and fellow Dancing With The Stars performer Derek Hough will be performing live after the dancing. Their music is a unique combination of blues, rock and pop with funky base lines, very melodic and great vocals.
The headliner for the evening is Rob Thomas, as the driving force of matchbox twenty, Rob Thomas is widely acknowledged as one of the most distinctive vocalists and gifted songwriters in contemporary music. Since making their debut in 1996, matchbox has evolved into one of the most admired and consistently successful rock bands in recent history, with over 25 million albums sold worldwide.
As matchbox twenty's primary composer, Thomas has penned a remarkable string of chart-topping hits, including "Push," "3AM," "If You're Gone," "Bent," "Real World," "Back 2 Good," "Mad Season," "Disease," "Unwell," and "Bright Lights." matchbox has earned the distinction of having had more #1 hits and spending more weeks at #1 on both the national Modern AC and Adult Top 40 charts than any other artist in history.
Rob's growing reputation as an exceptional songwriter has led to invitations to collaborate with a select list of artists – most notably Santana, for whom he wrote and sang the smash single, "Smooth," which earned Thomas three Grammy Awards. He has also worked with the likes of Willie Nelson, Marc Anthony, Mick Jagger, and Bernie Taupin. Combining all of his projects, Thomas has contributed to the sales of over 75 million records. He has earned 13 BMI Awards, including both songwriter and song of the year, and he was named Billboard's Songwriter of the Year two years in a row.
In June 2004, the Songwriters Hall of Fame presented Thomas with its first-ever "Starlight Award" – created to recognize a songwriter in the early years of his or her career who is already making a lasting impact. Rob's composing talent has also been acknowledged with cover stories in American Songwriter (which named him songwriter of the year) and Performing Songwriter.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 June 2008 10:57 )
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