John Prine Tribute

Revered songwriter John Prine died on April 7, 2020, in Nashville, of complications from the coronavirus. He had been scheduled to appear at Bluesfest and at other concert dates but had pulled out of those commitments earlier in the year due to health issues. It would have been Prine's second visit in 15 months (after his acclaimed concerts last year came after a 26 year gap!).

Prine appeared on the cover of Rhythms in January 2019 and Brian Wise spoke to him in late 2018, having just seen him at a dazzling show at the City Winery in Nashville (see pic above) during the Americana Music Festival.

This interview also continues excerpts from some of Prine's best loved songs as well as selections from his most recent album, The Tree of Forgiveness (2018), which not only won a Grammy but was also the best selling album of his entire career!