Songwriter and singer John Prine died April 7, 2020, in the early days of the pandemic. His death from COVID-19 was a shock to his fans.
It was also a huge loss to the many musicians he inspired throughout his career.
Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd reflects on conversations he’s had about Prine with musicians like Amos Lee, Alison Krauss and Sturgill Simpson.
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