John Prine, singer, songwriter, legend - Dead at 73 from COVID-19
John Prine, singer, songwriter, legend - Dead at 73 from COVID-19
My sympathy goes out to his family, friends and millions of admiring fans. This makes me very sad. He was, by all accounts, a wonderful person. He will be missed.
The Mt. Rushmore of topical singer-songwriters includes Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, and, of course, John Prine. John Prine is one whose work has profoundly influenced, indeed impacted, everyone, even those who never knew his name.
I think that there are 5 separate threads active about John Prine’s passing is a testimony to how many lives he touched. I myself have not been able to get Dear Abbey and Illegal Smile out of my head.
The first and only time I heard John perform live was in a small coffee house in Ottawa, Ont. in the 70's. It was a staple in that city that catered to people with a passion for good acoustic music. Place probably didn't hold more than 150 people. Surprisingly, they had some very talented musicians and most weren't well known at the time but others were.
That night John was playing second act to Jerry Jeff Walker (after his Mr. Bojangles song was out). A very special night I will remember forever.
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