Q-Tip Dedicates His Outside Lands Peformance to DJ AM
- Posted on Aug 28th 2009 10:15PM by Benjy Eisen
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Festivals are often a sort of music oasis where fans can leave troubles from the "real world" behind for the weekend, but when word broke at San Francisco's Outside Lands that DJ AM passed away on Friday, it was difficult not to let that sad truth seep in. While some heard through texts and tweets, many first heard the news straight from Q-Tip, who announced it onstage. He dedicated his set to his "fallen comrade," telling the crowd that his good friend had just unexpectedly died and asked for a moment of silence. While he didn't change his set, he honored the passing of his friend and fellow hip-hop soldier by throwing down extra hard and celebrating life -- not just DJ AM's but everyone's -- through the power of music.
DJ AM -- aka Adam Goldstein -- died in his New York City apartment on Friday. He was 36.
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SAN FRANCISCO - AUGUST 28: Vocalist Matt Berninger of The National performs during the 2nd Annual Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival at Golden Gate Park on August 28, 2009 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Matt Berninger
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SAN FRANCISCO - AUGUST 28: Vocalist Matt Berninger of The National performs during the 2nd Annual Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival at Golden Gate Park on August 28, 2009 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Matt Berninger
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SAN FRANCISCO - AUGUST 28: A general view during the 2nd Annual Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival at Golden Gate Park on August 28, 2009 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/Getty Images)
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SAN FRANCISCO - AUGUST 28: Lead vocalist and guitarist, Brian Aubert of Silversun Pickups performs during the 2nd Annual Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival at Golden Gate Park on August 28, 2009 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brian Aubert
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SAN FRANCISCO - AUGUST 28: Lead vocalist and guitarist, Brian Aubert of Silversun Pickups attends the 2nd Annual Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival at Golden Gate Park on August 28, 2009 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brian Aubert
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SAN FRANCISCO - AUGUST 28: Silversun Pickups perform during the 2nd Annual Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival at Golden Gate Park on August 28, 2009 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by C Flanigan/Getty Images)
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Brian Aubert of Silversun Pickups performs onstage at the 2009 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival at Golden Gate Park on August 28, 2009 in San Francisco, California. 2009 Outside Lands Music And Arts Festival - Day 1 - Silversun Pickups Golden Gate Park San Francisco, CA United States August 28, 2009 Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic.com To license this image (58192314), contact FilmMagic.com
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A general view of atmosphere inside The Experience Created By Heineken at the 2009 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival at Golden Gate Park on August 28, 2009 in San Francisco, California. 2009 Outside Lands Music And Arts Festival - Day 1 - The Experience Created By Heineken Golden Gate Park San Francisco, CA United States August 28, 2009 Photo by FilmMagic Inc/FilmMagic.com To license this image (58191928), contact FilmMagic.com
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The Dodos performs onstage at the 2009 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival at Golden Gate Park on August 28, 2009 in San Francisco, California. 2009 Outside Lands Music And Arts Festival - Day 1 - The Dodos Golden Gate Park San Francisco, CA United States August 28, 2009 Photo by FilmMagic Inc/FilmMagic.com To license this image (58192018), contact FilmMagic.com
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Los Campesinos! performs onstage at the 2009 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival at Golden Gate Park on August 28, 2009 in San Francisco, California. 2009 Outside Lands Music And Arts Festival - Day 1 - Los Campesinos! Golden Gate Park San Francisco, CA United States August 28, 2009 Photo by FilmMagic Inc/FilmMagic.com To license this image (58191722), contact FilmMagic.com
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Reggie Davisat 8-28-2009
Qtip is such a good rapper and I'm glad he's making a tribute to DJ AM. It's sad what happened to him.
Lizanneat 8-29-2009
Any life lost is a tradegedy... There are no words. The call of drugs and the power substances (legal or illegal) can hold over one is once again a wake up call to all. If you can't take it one day at a time, reduce it to hours or minutes -- just hold on. I am sorry for his loss... Too many of us are lost to drugs. May he rest in peace and his family and friends find the necessary stregnth to navigate through this life altering journey. Death is so final.