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Music Stars Honor John Prine at Chicago Tribute Show
11 May
Summary
- Chicago concert set for October 8, honoring John Prine's 80th birthday.
- Musicians like Steve Earle and John C. Reilly will perform tributes.
- Concert organized by the Prine Family's Hello in There Foundation.
A concert celebrating the 80th birthday of the beloved singer-songwriter John Prine is scheduled for October 8 at the Chicago Theatre. The event, organized by the Prine Family and their Hello in There Foundation, will feature a lineup of musicians paying tribute to Prine's legacy.
Performers announced include Ratboys, Steve Earle, Joy Oladokun, Alynda Segarra of Hurray for the Riff Raff, Margo Price, Kathleen Edwards, Josh Ritter, and Amos Lee. Actor John C. Reilly is set to host and perform at the show, accompanied by Prine's long-time live band. Fiona Prine, John's widow, noted his deep appreciation for birthdays, stating, "Birthdays were huge for John... He celebrated everyone with abundance."
John Prine, who was born in Maywood, Illinois, and later moved to Chicago to pursue his music career, passed away in early 2020 due to COVID-19. He was posthumously named Illinois' first honorary poet laureate later that year. The organizers have indicated that additional events surrounding Prine's 80th birthday will be announced in the coming months, including a premiere of the concert film 'You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine'.
