Biography - A Short Wiki
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John Prine was a popular American singer and songwriter. His debut album “John Prine” came out in 1971 under Atlantic Records, which was a great success and led him to record three more albums with Atlantic Records. He co-founded the independent record label, Oh Boy Records, in 1981, with which he released most of his following albums. His name is included among the most influential songwriters of his generation. In 2020, he became the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Career Highlights
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John Prine began his career in music by singing songs at the open mic evenings at the Fifth Peg on Armitage Avenue in Chicago. In 1970, a popular movie critic, Roger Ebert, saw him performing by chance and called him a great songwriter. This review brought him an increase in popularity, and he soon became a central figure in the Chicago Film Festival. In 1971, he made his debut with the album, “John Prine” The album was a great success especially the songs, “Angel from Montgomery” and “Paradise.”
Family and Personal Life
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John Prine married Ann Carole in 1966, who he originally met in high school, and the relationship lasted until the 1970s before ending in divorce. He then married Rachel Peer in 1984 but got divorced four years in 1988. He then married Fiona Whelan Prine in 1988, who later became his manager. They stayed together until he died in 2020 because of complications caused by the Coronavirus disease. The couple had three sons, Tommy, Jack, and Jody.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Ann Carole (m, 1966; div, 1970s), Rachel Peer (m, 1984; div, 1988), Fiona Whelan Prine (m, 1988; his death, 2020) |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (Tommy, Jack, and Jody) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Married |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | John Prine |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 76 years |
| Date of Birth | October 10, 1946 |
| Place of Birth | Maywood, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.72 m, 5 feet 8 inches |
| Weight | 68 kg, 150 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $10 Million |
| Occupation | Singer, Songwriter |
Height, Weight, and Age
John Prine's height is pretty average measuring 1.72 m. John Prine weighs 68 kg. Being born on October 10, 1946, translates to an age of 76 years as of todays date (March 31, 2023).
Quotes
I thought I was grounded. I thought from my kinda blue-collar outlook on life that I would call myself a grounded person. I was not. I was like a balloon flying around in the air. And as soon as our first child was born, boom – my feet came right down to the ground.
John Prine
I embraced loneliness as a kid. I know what loneliness is. When you’re at the end of your rope. I never forget those feelings.
John Prine
As far as guitar picking, if I make the same mistakes at the same time every day, people will start calling it a style.
John Prine
The Ways of a Woman in Love’ is one of my very favorite early Johnny Cash songs. I like the way the lyric talks about the character walking by the girl’s house and wishing he was the one in her arms.
John Prine
You know that first love that leaves you? You never forget that, especially if you’re a songwriter. I must have gotten nine songs out of that girl.
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