A fond memory of John Prine's final Australian show: the folk legend has died from COVID-19

Jim Kellar
Updated April 8 2020 - 12:43pm, first published 12:30pm
Still got it: John Prine was masterful with song and music at the State Theatre in March 2019. Picture: Paul Dear
Still got it: John Prine was masterful with song and music at the State Theatre in March 2019. Picture: Paul Dear

John Prine, who established himself as one of America's deftest and most affecting singer-songwriters over the course of a nearly 50-year career, has died from complications of coronavirus. He was 73.

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Jim Kellar

Jim Kellar

Weekender Editor

Jim Kellar writes about culture, art, food and music. He's been a journalist at the Newcastle Herald since 1997. jkellar@newcastleherald.com.au

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