April 16, 2025

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Saline’s Leader of the Band Retires After 30 Years

After three decades of shaping young musicians, Nate Lampman is set to retire, leaving behind a legacy of music, mentorship, and unforgettable performances. In 1981, Dan Fogelberg wrote the iconic song “Leader of the Band”. The lyrics included the line, “But his blood runs through my instrument and his song is in my soul. My ...