Reactions From The Music World To The Death Of John Prine

The music world is reacting to the death of John Prine, who died yesterday (April 7) of COVID-19 complications at the age of 73. Many singers reacted and shared thoughts. Justin Vernon says that

A simple majority of who I am as a person, let alone a musician, is because of John Prine. He is my number 1.

Find more tweets below.

After having quite possibly the strangest emotional experience of my life voting this morning

I pulled into a parking lot to simply breath and cry

I saw a man get out of his car nearby
And I thought , god he looks like John Prine.
His hobbled walk, his scarred throat.
1/2

— blobtower (@blobtower) April 8, 2020

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

It hurts so bad to read the news. I am gutted. My hero is gone. My friend is gone. We’ll love you forever John Prine.

— Margo Price (@MissMargoPrice) April 8, 2020

I grew up on John Prine’s music- his was some of the first music I remember hearing as a little kid. If you’re not familiar, I highly recommend doing a deep dive. #RIPJohnPrine 💔 https://t.co/pQr36Pn9pe

— Amber Coffman (@Amber_Coffman) April 8, 2020

With a heavy heart, but deep love and gratitude for his gift he gave us all- Goodbye, John Prine. https://t.co/kGkNJYl3hI

— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) April 8, 2020

RIP John Prine. The real deal. Great American singer/songwriter that found the heart and humor in even the darkest of human stories through song. Genius. Very heavy loss.

— marc maron (@marcmaron) April 8, 2020

better at it than pretty much any of us. decades of service to song. this is a loss with no upside. goodbye John Prine, your voice will live on as long as there's people who need help, which is to say forever. https://t.co/e6GA633ntl

— The Mountain Goats (@mountain_goats) April 8, 2020

Just gutting. No one wrote songs about humankind with more grace and wit. To quote him, "He was in heaven before he died." https://t.co/VPpBn4UJLV

— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) April 8, 2020

john prine is as good as it gets. an honor to be alive during his time making work.

— jackantonoff (@jackantonoff) April 8, 2020

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RIP to our brother the greatest @john_prine we are so lucky to have known you. thank you. 💛@johnprinemusic

A post shared by jimjames (@removador) on Apr 7, 2020 at 7:04pm PDT

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We are heartbroken to hear about the passing of John Prine. His life and music will be celebrated by us as long as we are able .. we send prayers and condolences to his family at this time.. ~ Lukas and POTR

A post shared by Lukas Nelson + POTR (@lukasnelsonofficial) on Apr 7, 2020 at 6:49pm PDT

We love you John.

— Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) April 8, 2020

A guy who dies in a car crash because his windshield is covered w/ US flag stickers, written 50 years ago, could be from today. RIP John Prine.

John Prine – "Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore" (Live) https://t.co/pBm3voouI3 via @YouTube

— Carl Newman (@ACNewman) April 8, 2020

💔 thank you for everything. One and only. #hellointhere #johnprine pic.twitter.com/kMBsRDMYwQ

— Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert) April 8, 2020

Your music meant so much to me…your friendship even more. RIP @JohnPrineMusic pic.twitter.com/jmbaXdENOK

— Chris Isaak (@ChrisIsaak) April 8, 2020