Comments on: Clark Sabine 1975-2009

By: Lance Westerlund

Lance Westerlund — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:40:13 +0000

This truly is a fantastic piece that still manages to capture the essence of the great friend and bandmate I had the pleasure of knowing back in the day. It’s to my lifelong regret that I let us fall out of touch, Clark. ‘Til the next life…

By: Mick Winters

Mick Winters — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:12:31 +0000

Thanks to the Mr. Leitko and the City Paper for this phenomenal telling of Clark’s life and musical antics. Clark and I met in 9th grade guitar class and played in our first bands together in high school. It was always amazing to me to see his growth as a musician, as he would tackle new genres with each band he formed. His frontman persona in Motorcycle Wars was as pure and genuine as the man himself. Also a showman, he strove to best himself with new ideas for every performance. He was completely honest and true his influences and so very funny, a rare combination for DC musicians.

He was my best friend, my best man too. If you were able to see him perform, you got 45 minutes of pure Clark. I was lucky enough and so very blessed to have him in my life for almost 20 years. I love you Clark. We all miss you beyond measure.

By: Ron

Ron — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:54:01 +0000

I was at Joe’s house show when Clark was suspended up inside the ceiling…the entrance was totally insane…took half the ceiling down with him!

By: Colin

Colin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:17:20 +0000

Clark’s either bringing some heaven to hell, or some hell to heaven. Either way, they won’t know what hit them! Thanks for this nice piece on the legend of Clark Sabine. He was legend enough in his own mind to make quite a scene in DC and a bit beyond, and he will be greatly missed. Motorcycle Wars vs. Dead Teenagers was one of the funniest/most brilliant things I encountered in 13 year immersed in the DC music scene. RIP, Clark!

By: Rosalie

Rosalie — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:59:30 +0000

Awesome tribute to Clark. He was a really amazing guy. I’m saddened to hear about his passing. RIP Clark.

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Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:39:10 +0000

[...] • Finally, a touching look at the too-short life of Clark Sabine. [...]

By: sock puppet

sock puppet — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:36:18 +0000

Agreed. The Dead Teenagers vs. Motorcycle Wars show were always fun. Who can forget Clark mounting the Fort Reno stage and jumping into the arms of the soloing DT guitarist? or Ann Jaeger, DT bassist, crashing through the MW drum kit at the NOW! music store show?

By: Dave McKenna

Dave McKenna — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:31:15 +0000

great piece, aaron. you made this guy a rock star.