Monday, July 17, 2017

Peter Principle Dead at 63


Tuxedomoon's bassist and co-composer, Peter Principle Dachert, 63, has died. He was found in his room at Les Ateliers Claus in Brussels, where Tuxedomoon has been preparing a new tour and new music. He was the apparent victim of a heart attack or stroke.


We are all stunned. Words will come later.



Peter on the James River in Virginia, June, 2017



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36 comments:

  1. Michael RongeJuly 17, 2017 at 9:16 AM

    I am very shocked. Hoped to see him perform once again...

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  2. AnonymousJuly 17, 2017 at 9:52 AM

    So sad! He will be missed.

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  3. AnonymousJuly 17, 2017 at 9:59 AM

    RIP Peter

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  4. ninerain1July 17, 2017 at 10:07 AM

    Im shocked....

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  5. Paolo LippeJuly 17, 2017 at 10:11 AM

    I'm Shocked! A very pleasant person and incredible bassist!
    R.I.P. Dear Peter....

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  6. UnknownJuly 17, 2017 at 10:25 AM

    I'm so sorry. May Peter RIP.

    -Sarah

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  7. SqueakyMonkeyJuly 17, 2017 at 10:37 AM

    Gretchen, I sent you a message. This news just hit me in the face like a train. God. I'm so sorry. My heart is breaking.

    Tiffany

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  8. AnonymousJuly 17, 2017 at 10:45 AM

    Sending love and strength.

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  9. NorbroJuly 17, 2017 at 10:58 AM

    was a good man

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  10. AnonymousJuly 17, 2017 at 11:03 AM

    This is so so sad. I just met him and recorded a session with his in New York the day before he was leaving for Brussels. He will be missed, so talented, so nice, so dear, always so much fun to hang with him. RIP Peter.

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  11. AnonymousJuly 17, 2017 at 11:37 AM

    So sad to hear...he was funky cool...last time I saw you guys play he launched into an impromptu version "Pinheads On The Move" just for me, I will always remember that. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Tuxedo Moon family. RIP Peter

    Love & Eternal Peace
    Stephen Wymore - Pink Section

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  12. UnknownJuly 17, 2017 at 11:55 AM

    I just received this sad shocking news. I'm at a loss for words...my mind is flooded with old pleasant memories of recording and performance long ago. May he Rest In Peace. My condolences go out to the band. I'll share more later.
    Michael Belfer

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  13. EstherJuly 17, 2017 at 12:04 PM

    So sorry...

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  14. Pope John-Bahur 1stJuly 17, 2017 at 12:10 PM

    Last year Bruce, now Peter... My thoughts are with the rest of the band and I hope they will carry on making music.

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  15. Thierry Van MalderenJuly 17, 2017 at 12:18 PM

    My favorite bassplayer from my all time favorite band... My sincere condolences to his family and to Tuxedomoon. It's a sad day in Brussels.

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  16. jim fourattJuly 17, 2017 at 12:20 PM

    Oh Blaine, Steven and Gretchen ,, stunned and speechless hearing this news. Tuxedomoon's music has always been very very special and personal for me . I am filled with emotion that has just rolled up from inside. His Bardo journey has begun ..let us share our memories of him as artist, mate and human being... and woosh him on his new journey

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  17. Blaine L. ReiningerJuly 17, 2017 at 12:39 PM

    thank you, jim. I hope he can navigate his way through the bardo thodol with a minimum of anguish.

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  18. Brigitte BalianJuly 17, 2017 at 1:17 PM

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  19. Brigitte BalianJuly 17, 2017 at 1:28 PM

    Thank you for having nourished my dreams, my inspiration and the poetry of the world through your music. May the earth be light to you.

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  20. AnonymousJuly 17, 2017 at 1:51 PM

    My condolances to family, Tuxedomoon and friends. Last novembre, after 30 years,we met again, you remembered our first meeting.
    Thanks for your wonderful play.
    ❤

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  21. AnonymousJuly 17, 2017 at 1:56 PM

    Peter's Bass resonates in my head. I know it will endure.
    R.I.P Peter and forever grateful.

    Pierre

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  22. UnknownJuly 17, 2017 at 2:03 PM

    Peter was one of my idols and musical collaborator. I'm deeply sadned by this. My thoughts goes to his family, bands and friends. I am honored and thrilled that I was lucky to make music with Peter. We had plans of more collaboration in the future. RIP, Peter! Full throttle on your bass in the afterlife!

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  23. UnknownJuly 17, 2017 at 2:12 PM

    Very sad news. I attended the show in Firenze a few months ago, and I will always remember him on stage. Tuxedomoon has been the soundtrack of my life and he was an important part of it. Marco P.

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  24. robinJuly 17, 2017 at 3:44 PM

    Thanks for all the music. RIP.

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  25. Mr. CadillacJuly 18, 2017 at 5:16 AM

    I CAN'T BELIVE....The last time we meet, here in San Giovanni for the Tuxedomoon concert was one of the best performance i never been and heard, and read that so sad new put tears in my eyes. I'mn ear to all your Piero

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  26. UnknownJuly 18, 2017 at 6:02 AM

    Peter was a wonderful guy, extremely talented musician, and the reason Tuxedo Moon is still one of my favourite bands. He will be missed by many, RIP.

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  27. UnknownJuly 18, 2017 at 7:47 AM

    I'm very sad. Peter was a great musician and artist.
    We've lost a part of our dreams
    Francesco

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  28. AnonymousJuly 18, 2017 at 8:44 AM

    the dead are free
    may be
    the living are devestated
    disappearing is quite an accomplishment
    peace and love to all
    peter and tuxedp moon family

    magdalen pierrakos

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  29. UnknownJuly 19, 2017 at 5:12 AM

    A brilliant band. Although I haven't seen you since the mabuhay gardens in 1977 I am very saddened always a fan Joann berman

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  30. AnonymousJuly 21, 2017 at 10:10 AM

    Ti ricordiamo tutti con grande affetto.

    Elio, Carlo, Umberto, Roberto.

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  31. BlackJuly 23, 2017 at 6:56 AM

    Very sad and much too soon - My thoughts go to his family and the TM band. The last concert in Paris at the Maroquinerie was fabulous. I will treasure this memory.

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  32. HamishJuly 24, 2017 at 4:35 AM

    For so long your notes have penetrated my lugholes. For so long more the notes will flow.....

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2018 at 2:02 PM

    A suffering is born for the loss of such a Talent...
    Thanx for the music

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  35. Oscar FernandezAugust 21, 2018 at 1:57 AM

    This is really so sad.

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