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For about 5 years -- I went to his concert at his HS alma mater in Maywood, edge-on to Chicago -- he played for over an hour extra, as was not unusual for him, and I had to miss the end because I had to go to work. What a man.jedishrfu said:
My Dad once wryly called it "City & Western".BillTre said:His music has been described variously as country, folk and other things.
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sysprog said:John Prine and his dear friend Steve Goodman (Steve passed in 1984 from leukemia -- he was a great guitarist, singer, and songwriter (he wrote the song 'City of New Orleans' made famous by Arlo Guthrie)) performing John Prine's song 'Souvenirs':
John Prine died from complications related to Coronavirus at the age of 73.
John Prine had a history of health issues, including surviving cancer twice and having undergone heart surgery in 2019.
It is unclear when or where John Prine contracted the virus, as he had been in quarantine since March 19th after experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
John Prine was hospitalized on March 26th after his symptoms worsened and he was intubated on March 28th. He passed away on April 7th.
The music community has been mourning the loss of John Prine, with many artists paying tribute to him and his impact on the industry. Fans have also been sharing their favorite songs and memories of him on social media.