A souvenir explaining why you should see iconic songwriter John Prine in concert

Jeremy Roberts
Feb 25, 2017 · 5 min read
Distributed for publicity purposes surrounding the release of 2016’s “For Better, For Worse,” presenting John Prine relaxing alongside a Gibson J-200 acoustic guitar. Image Credit: Photography by Josh Britt / Shore Fire Media

Esteemed Illinois-born songwriter John Prine has consistently released superb albums for over 45 years, jump-started by the release of his self-titled 1971 debut. Recorded at American Sound Studios in Memphis with Atlantic’s Arif Mardin at the helm and the legendary Memphis Boys session cats, songs on his most beloved album include the highly covered…

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Retro pop culture interviews & lovin’ something fierce sustain this University of Georgia Master of Agricultural Leadership alum. Email: jeremylr@windstream.net

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