1991 was a transformative year for rock music, a time when alternative rock and heavy metal entered a new era of commercial dominance. Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden ushered in the explosion of Seattle grunge alongside blockbuster albums by Metallica, R.E.M. and Red Hot Chili Peppers, to say nothing of influential indie classics by My […]
Beloved singer-songwriter John Prine, who died in April 2020 at the age of 73, will be honored through “You Got Gold: Celebrating the Life & Songs of John Prine,” a series of special concerts and events held in various Nashville venues from Oct. 3-10. The lineup of friends performing and celebrating Prine’s life and songs has yet […]
Sturgill Simpson’s take on the John Prine classic “Paradise” was released today, ahead of the tribute LP Broken Hearts and Dirty Windows: Songs of John Prine, Vol. 2, out Oct. 8 on Oh Boy Records. “Paradise” was the last song to be recorded at The Butcher Shoppe—the studio Prine founded with Grammy Award-winning producer and engineer David Ferguson—before the building’s demolition […]
It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since legendary singer-songwriter John Prine died from COVID complications. But the singer-songwriter continues to get the accolades he deserves, not only by winning two Grammys last week, but also having one of his most memorable shows set to be released. Prine’s set at the 2017 Newport […]
One of the more memorable moments of the Grammys was the reconfigured “In Memoriam” segment. In it, select artists paid tribute to those who died in 2020 with performances of their songs. One of the best was when Brandi Carlile performed a tender version of John Prine’s final song, “I Remember Everything,” which won two […]
Last year, Brandi Carlile took the Grammys stage with a joint performance with Tanya Tucker, as they ran through their collaboration “Bring My Flowers Now.” This year, she did things solo. But she tipped her hat to one of the best to ever do it: John Prine. <!– // Brid Player Singles. var _bp = […]
If you thought the first Good Music to Avert the Collapse of American Democracy, which featured R.E.M., Hayley Williams, Matt Berninger, Phoebe Bridgers and more was a colossus, wait ’til you see this. Good Music to Avert the Collapse of American Democracy, Volume 2, featuring 77 previously unreleased songs from Pearl Jam, David Byrne, Postal […]
After music icon John Prine died from COVID complications earlier this year, heartwarming tributes from some of his peers, pals and admirers came pouring in. The latest — a rendition of 1971’s “Hello in There” by Roger Waters and Lucius — ranks up there with some of the best. This version sees the Pink Floyd co-founder carry the first half […]
John Prine achieved something that no other person in Illinois history has: the singer/songwriter was named the state’s first honorary Illinois Poet Laureate. In a state that was the home to legendary writers, this is no small feat. Gov. JB Pritzker made the declaration in a release today. “Illinois has been home to many talented […]
The music world was devastated when John Prine died from complications from COVID-19 earlier this year. His final album was released in 2018, but on Thursday night, his final song was shared by his estate. “I Remember Everything” was produced by country hitmaker Dave Cobb and co-written by Pat McLaughlin. The tune was unveiled following the […]