adrian0719 224 Posted November 23, 2013 John Prine has an "operable form of lung cancer". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest speed of the sound Posted November 24, 2013 John Prine diagnosed with lung cancer. http://chicago.cbslo...le-lung-cancer/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FixedBusiness 407 Posted February 22, 2018 We should probably keep an eye on musician John Prine. Has battled cancer before (currently cancer free) but looks terrible for a 71 year old. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,366 Posted September 13, 2018 I agree we need to keep John Prine under close observation. His new album, The Tree of Forgiveness, was featured on Radio 2's folk show tonight and I think he's developed the croak of a dying man, a bit like Johnny Cash sounded like in his final musical offerings. The album sleeve photo, ominous song titles like (the excellent) Summers End and When I Get to Heaven, along with the fact Prine picked up a lifetime achievement award recently, attending but not performing at a concert held in his honour, all suggest to me that time might be running out for the great man. Quote Musgraves recalled how she struck up a friendship with “John ‘Motherfucking’ Prine” after asking if she could “burn one” with him at the Station Inn 10 years ago 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted September 14, 2018 20 hours ago, DevonDeathTrip said: I agree we need to keep John Prine under close observation. His new album, The Tree of Forgiveness, was featured on Radio 2's folk show tonight and I think he's developed the croak of a dying man, a bit like Johnny Cash sounded like in his final musical offerings. The album sleeve photo, ominous song titles like (the excellent) Summers End and When I Get to Heaven, along with the fact Prine picked up a lifetime achievement award recently, attending but not performing at a concert held in his honour, all suggest to me that time might be running out for the great man. Aye, "great man" indeed - I'm registering your logic and not liking the prospect of losing him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,073 Posted May 5, 2019 On 13/09/2018 at 22:33, DevonDeathTrip said: I agree we need to keep John Prine under close observation. His new album, The Tree of Forgiveness, was featured on Radio 2's folk show tonight and I think he's developed the croak of a dying man, a bit like Johnny Cash sounded like in his final musical offerings. The album sleeve photo, ominous song titles like (the excellent) Summers End and When I Get to Heaven, along with the fact Prine picked up a lifetime achievement award recently, attending but not performing at a concert held in his honour, all suggest to me that time might be running out for the great man. John Prine has to cancel concerts on the advice of his doctors: https://www.jambase.com/article/john-prine-cancels-jazz-fest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,366 Posted June 8, 2019 On 05/05/2019 at 21:23, gcreptile said: John Prine has to cancel concerts on the advice of his doctors: https://www.jambase.com/article/john-prine-cancels-jazz-fest Worrying that I might not get many more opportunities, I've just taken the plunge and booked tickets to see John Prine in concert on Sept 6th, so I hope his dodgy lungs continue to function for at least that long. Edit - I decided to make a Prine thread, just because I can and because I think he's brilliant For the uninitiated, here's an 80s performance of Speed of the Sound of Loneliness. Apart from the song, the pained look he gets from bassist/vocalist and soon to be ex-wife Rachel right at the end is something to behold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,071 Posted June 8, 2019 There are a few people we should be hush to mention, as not to arouse the Reaper and remind him that the person walks the earth. John Prine is one of these few. Please, no more posts until he passes, which we can hope is 20 years from now. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,263 Posted July 23, 2019 Postpones concerts to undergo surgery. Hm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,366 Posted July 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Joey Russ said: Postpones concerts to undergo surgery. Hm He doesn't look like he's planning to go anywhere soon, but his health is looking increasingly perilous. I'll report back if he makes it to the September gig in London. Quote Aug 11 - Edmonton Folk Festival - Edmonton, AB (Rescheduled for Aug 9, 2020) Thought I'd post another Prine classic, In Spite of Ourselves, just because it never charted and that's a shame. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,071 Posted July 24, 2019 There ain't a fucking thing wrong with John Prine. I will ship TEN pounds of coffee to anyone who posts his demise prior to 2021, and it actually occurs. SC 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,263 Posted July 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: There ain't a fucking thing wrong with John Prine. I will ship TEN pounds of coffee to anyone who posts his demise prior to 2021, and it actually occurs. SC Liked it just to try to prove you wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FixedBusiness 407 Posted July 25, 2019 On 23/07/2019 at 20:09, Joey Russ said: Liked it just to try to prove you wrong. Same. His chances are maybe 50/50 imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,645 Posted July 28, 2019 Currently Johnnie Walker's guest on Sounds of the Seventies on Radio 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 862 Posted July 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Bibliogryphon said: Currently Johnnie Walker's guest on Sounds of the Seventies on Radio 2 I was listening to that and Johnnie Walker was joking about croaking live on air or summat. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,645 Posted July 28, 2019 1 hour ago, redrumours said: I was listening to that and Johnnie Walker was joking about croaking live on air or summat. Yeah his voice was rough today and he actually said something like Tommy Cooper had the right idea 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,073 Posted March 21, 2020 His wife has the virus. Possibly dangerous contagion? https://theboot.com/john-prine-wife-fiona-has-coronavirus/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,071 Posted March 21, 2020 7 hours ago, gcreptile said: His wife has the virus. Possibly dangerous contagion? https://theboot.com/john-prine-wife-fiona-has-coronavirus/ I’m sure people with CANCER are worried about a virus *MASSIVE eye roll* 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,073 Posted March 21, 2020 8 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: I’m sure people with CANCER are worried about a virus *MASSIVE eye roll* Lol, yes indeed they are. Get yourself informed. 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,263 Posted March 29, 2020 On 20/03/2020 at 18:32, gcreptile said: His wife has the virus. Possibly dangerous contagion? https://theboot.com/john-prine-wife-fiona-has-coronavirus/ If recent news is to be believed, yes unfortunately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,942 Posted March 29, 2020 On 21/03/2020 at 08:07, Sir Creep said: I’m sure people with CANCER are worried about a virus *MASSIVE eye roll* Yes they are because cancer is a much nicer death you stupid fucking dingbat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,942 Posted March 29, 2020 Anyway who the fuck is John Prine? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,071 Posted March 29, 2020 John Prine will easily be the biggest C19 death when he goes, that’s who. And having Cancer already, he’s more likely than not I would imagine. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,073 Posted March 29, 2020 On 21/03/2020 at 09:07, Sir Creep said: I’m sure people with CANCER are worried about a virus *MASSIVE eye roll* 5 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: And having Cancer already, he’s more likely than not I would imagine. SC 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
