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30.03.2020 - 18:21 / billboard.com
The music community is reeling from the news that John Prine has been hospitalized following symptoms from the coronavirus. In an effort to provide hope and prayers for Prine and his wife, Fiona, Joan Baez shared a performance of “Hello In There” live from her home.
“I want to sing a song for John Prine, who is a friend and a fellow singer-songwriter, and his wife, Fiona,” Baez said ahead of her performance of the cover. “John is in critical condition on a ventilator from COVID-19 and his wife
He really can do it all! John Krasinski announced his plans to host and deejay a virtual prom for high school students who are unable to attend their own due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Prine passed away on April 7 after contracting coronavirus in March.
"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.
John Prine died on April 7 of COVID-19 complications. He was 73. Tributes have been pouring in from the music world in the days following his passing. Today (April 12), Roger Waters of Pink Floyd shared a cover of “Paradise” from Prine’s debut self-titled album. “Miss you, brother,” Waters said. Watch it happen below.
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.
Bridgers performed 'Summer's End', a track from Prine's last album
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.
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.
By Chris Willman
By Chris Willman
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.
Brandi Carlile covered John Prine’s “Hello in There” as a tribute to the late singer-songwriter on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Wednesday night (April 8). Stephen Colbert introduced the segment with his own touching stories about learning to play Prine’s songs on guitar and eventually meeting Prine and singing with him too. Watch below.
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 Chris Willman
During a livestreamed performance on Instagram TV, Jeff Tweedy performed a song in tribute to the late John Prine. He played “Please Don’t Bury Me” from Prine’s 1973 album Sweet Revenge: “Probably a little inappropriate,” he says about the song choice, “but celebratory as well, I hope.” Watch it below.
As the music community continues to mourn the loss of John Prine, who passed away on April 7 following his battle with the coronavirus, countless acts are sharing their tributes to the singer.
Singer-songwriter John Prine has passed away due to complications related to the novel coronavirus.
Celebrities including Mandy Moore and Miranda Lambert are paying tribute to musician, John Prine, following news of his death.