Nic Hagg was an extremely talented guitarist who I first knew in the band Chasin Mason out of Wisconsin. More recently he started up with a band called Bar Keep who was about to relocate to Nashville, TN. I received the news yesterday from Mindy. I hadn't spoken with Nic recently, which is of course now a regret. Nic was a kind and funny guy who was always looking for the biggest things out of life. He lived big, and it showed in all the lives the touched with his music. He was always great for a heart to heart conversation, a motivational pep talk, great music, and on occasion (well... more than just occasionally, haha!) a raunchy pick up line! No doubt, he could make anyone smile. His life was just kicking off with a great career on the horizon and engaged to the woman he loved, who I hear was the best thing to ever happen to him. Nic will be missed by his friends, family and fans.
After hearing about how he passed away, something strange but equally amazing happened. I was about 4 hours into my drive to Louisville, KY to visit with my sister for a night en route to CA. All day I had been listening to my iPod. I just when to my total music list and hit shuffle. Almost 300 songs worth. On my iPod I have 5 Chasin Mason songs. All day I not heard one of their songs come up yet. Right after the the text came through explaining the cause of death, the very next song was one by Chasin Mason. So was the next one. And the next. Three in a row from the band I knew him with. I know it was coincidence, but still. It was almost like he was reminding me of what is was he loved to do and that a part of him will always be around when we need a smile in his memory. The good times I had at all the shows I went to where he performed are innumerable and invaluable. That is how I will remember him. Though we will never be able to see him in another live performance, his recorded music will always be a light to his memory.
Nic,
I know I will never fully understand the extent of the pain you have experienced in your life, but you should know that so many people are mourning your passing. You touched so many more lives than I think you realized and your bad boy image on stage will be missed. Probably more by the ladies than the fellas, but I'm sure thats how you prefer it! Your memory will always be illuminated with the musical art you left behind and permanently imprinted on the hearts of those closest to you. So cheers to you, the life that was cut short, and to those left behind trying to figure out how to carry on. My heart is with them, and my prayers are with you. I can just see you know up in heaven trying to school Jesus on the proper look for a country bad boy and sharing with Him the talents that he blessed you with. His arms are around you and your pain is no more. I look forward to seeing your smiling face when it is my time to be called home. Save a dance for me! Rest in peace, 'Ol Nic.
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so many unanswered questions that will only be answered when we get to where we are going. Well put. Love you.
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