Line Out - Comments on The Monks' Dave Day Dead

Comment by Paulus

Paulus — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:58:52 -0800

Those haircuts were pretty fucking brave.

Comment by Damn

Damn — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:05:16 -0800

NOOOOO!!! Dave was the sweetest ol' Rebel.

Comment by bronkitis

bronkitis — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:01:54 -0800

Post-war Germans had/have great taste in art - always picking up on the best of American kultur. Never ceases to amaze me. The Monks fucking smoked!

Comment by Biggie J

Biggie J — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:14:10 -0800

Never knew we had such a legend living so close to us here in Seattle. I never knew you but you will be missed.My best regards to the Day family.
The Monks and even their haircuts were a wow when I first heard them.
Looking forward to Nipper and his comments on Dave.

Comment by rlv

rlv — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:54:09 -0800

I do believe I met Mr. and Mrs. Day at the Saturday Knights/Cops show at Havana last spring, and they were tremendously kind people. They were having more fun than anyone else there!

My sincerest condolences to his whole family.

Comment by lar

lar — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:23:41 -0800

RIP Dave

Comment by josh

josh — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 07:39:59 -0800

i'd only seen the "monk chant" half of that video. "oh, how to do now" kills live. thanks for posting. rip dave of monks.

Comment by Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:12:46 -0800

Wow, it's not often I get the chills at 9 a.m., but that video is amazing.

Thanks for the tip, I will investigate further.

Comment by Robert Green

Robert Green — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:45:27 -0800

Met Dave in Berlin in 2006; what a lovely man. My condolences to his beautiful wife.

Comment by Sam M.

Sam M. — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:07:41 -0800

Rare did a mixtape of mine not remind my friends that it was Monk time. RIP.

Comment by Geoff

Geoff — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:07:00 -0800

what a shame. The Monks were astounding and had a uniquely peppy negativity.

Comment by kathotdog

kathotdog — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:48:56 -0800

now I am sad. RIP Dave.

Comment by Chrispo

Chrispo — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:09:45 -0800

I am so sad to hear about Dave's passing. What a sweet guy he was. I'm so glad I got to know him. It was a lot of fun hanging with him at the Bumbershoot Festival this year (he was like a little kid having so much fun while watching fellow 60's icon Roky Erickson). I hope his wife Irene and the whole Monks family are holding up alright under the circumstances.

Comment by Ramon

Ramon — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:20:48 -0800

I met Dave Day at The Fall show in Seattle around 2004; he and his lovely wife were spiffed up in black for a night on the town, and looking quite fine. Th had an air about them that commanded respect, even from across the room. Not knowing many people in Seattle at the time (or any that I could convince to go to the show with me) I was alone in a crowd of strangers and when Dave and Irene staked out a spot at the bar I immediately wanted to talk to them. When he told me who he was (in a very low-key manner) I pretty much geeked out on him ("I used to do a garage punk show at my college station and I played your music EVERY SHOW. You sir, are as a GOD to me!") and he took it all in calm, classy stride. They were both SO sweet and friendly and accommodating it made my year. They bought me good whiskey and Dave regaled me with stories; he even gave me his card... it was black with gold lettering, it had little musical notes and scales around his name. A King among men... a very sweet man who will be missed. My deepest condolences to his wife and family. Long Live The Monks!

Comment by patrick s

patrick s — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:37:51 -0800

There are alot of things that could be said about david but it was always said he was a
sweetheart,and that he truely was. David
well thought of in his hometown and when he would show up with his guitar and strap on amp at Uncle MO's everyoned a great time. David's only was interested in people having fun and enjoying music. Even upon returnig home from the legandary CAVESTOMP shows and when Dietmar & Lucia came to town to film for thier film you stayed your huble self. I was glad i got to see you one last time a few months back sittin at uncle mo's enjoying a drink. you really did care for your fans and I'll tell the story about your show with the Kinks to anyone who says otherwise. I love you Dvid and i will charish the time we all had forever!
MONK TIME!