Photo credit: YouTube/Roger Waters
One April 7, legendary singer-songwriter (often referred to as “your favorite songwriter’s favorite songwriter”) John Prine died at age 73 after complications related to COVID-19.
Social media has seen an outpouring of love and tributes to Prine in the week since he’s passed, including from Bruce Springsteen.
Over here on E Street, we are crushed by the loss of John Prine. John and I were “New Dylans” together in the early 70s and he was never anything but the lovliest guy in the world. A true national treasure and a songwriter for the ages. We send our love and prayers to his family.
— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) April 8, 2020
Over the weekend, Roger Waters broke his silence over his friend’s death by paying tribute to Prine with a cover of “Paradise” from Prine’s self-titled Grammy-nominated debut album.
“Paradise” is a song that John Fogerty also covered on his 2009 album, The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again.
