Prine passed away on April 7 after contracting coronavirus in March.
13.04.2020 - 07:17 / peoplemagazine.co.za
Americana star Bonnie Raitt has honoured her late friend and collaborator John Prine with a touching song tribute online.
The folk and country music icon passed away from coronavirus complications on Tuesday, and now Raitt has dedicated an at-home performance to the tragic 73 year old, after reflecting on her life in isolation in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19.
In the special video, Raitt explains how she’s found the silver lining during the global pandemic, as the forced downtime has
Prine passed away on April 7 after contracting coronavirus in March.
Elvis Costello has written a lengthy tribute to the late John Prine. “My own introduction [to John Prine] was via an Atlantic Record single plucked out of a discount bin of 45rpm records on the counter of Rushworth and Dreaper in Liverpool,” Costello wrote in his essay, which exceeds 2,600 words. He continued:
He recalled imitating him "in order to raise and find my own voice"
By Chris Willman
"My friend John Prine died. This is his song, 'Paradise'. Miss you, brother."
Last week, the world mourned the loss of John Prine, who died at age 73 from complications of COVID-19.
Roger Waters is joining the legions of musicians paying tribute to late Americana legend John Prine.On Saturday (April 11), Waters shared a video of himself performing an acoustic rendition of "Paradise," which appeared on Prince's 1971 self-titled debut album.“My friend John Prine died. This is his song, ‘Paradise,'” Waters captioned the YouTube video.
Bonnie Raitt has shared a new video paying tribute to the late John Prine, who passed away on April 8 from COVID-19 complications. In the video, Raitt performs “Home,” originally written by Karla Bonoff and covered by Raitt on her 1977 album Sweet Forgiveness.
Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Angel Olsen, Margo Price, Jessie Reyez, Finneas, the Secret Sisters, Soccer Mommy, Norah Jones, Justin Moore, Jeff Tweedy and Kim Petras are some of the artists performing this weekend.
Bonnie Raitt picked up her guitar and sang a gorgeous tribute from her home to bring comfort through a poignant cover at the end of a heartbreaking week.Several artists have turned to their instruments in the confines of their own homes during the coronavirus pandemic, both to give their fans something to look forward to with virtual performances and stress the importance of isolating and practicing social distancing to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Consequence of Sound has announced Angel from Maywood: A Livestream Tribute to John Prine. The homage to Prine, who died earlier this week, will feature performances by the Decemberists' Colin Meloy, Kevin Morby, the Mountain Goats’ John Darnielle, Grace Potter, Norah Jones, the Head and the Heart, Lake Street Dive, and more. The tribute will stream on Saturday, April 11 at 2 p.m. Eastern on CoS’ Instagram account.
Featuring cover performances from friends, fans, collaborators and more
By Greg Evans
Seth Meyers paid tribute to late Saturday Night Live music producer Hal Willner and musician John Prine on Wednesday's episode of Late Night.
Seth Meyers paid tribute to late Saturday Night Live music producer Hal Willner and musician John Prine on Wednesday's episode of Late Night. WillnerdiedTuesday at the age of 64.
By Justin Kalifowitz
The loss of beloved singer/songwriter John Prine has opened a wound in the world of music, one that his peers and famous fans are filling in the only way they know how: by covering some of his favorite songs.
The wife of celebrated singer-songwriter John Prine said she was able to sit with her husband in the last hours of his life. Prine died Tuesday at 73 from complications of COVID-19.Fiona Whelan Prine said in a statement Wednesday (April 8) that “in spite of the incredible skill and care of his medical team at Vanderbilt he could not overcome the damage this virus inflicted on his body.
By Michele Amabile Angermiller
Bruce Springsteen put on his DJ hat on Wednesday morning for an hour-long takeover of his SiriusXM E Street Radio show for the "Bruce Springsteen: From His Home, To Yours..." special, during which the rock icon played some of his favorite songs about hope, loneliness and solitude while sharing a few words of wisdom during our nationwide lockdown and paying homage to the loss of singer/songwriter John Prine.