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A number of years ago, I was the hospitality coordinator for a local venue. Part of my job was making sure musicians were fed and cared for. I got word that we’d be hosting John Prine. I immediately put my dad on my crew for the show. He’d been listening to John Prine since time immemorial. I’d grown up listening to him. My whole family did. We loved him so much, we felt like he was part of the family. I think a lot of John Prine fans felt that way. The day of the show was coming up, and I was waiting for the rider; what would he require? Could our humble venue provide what he needed? I got the rider. It was the best I’ve ever seen. Dinner; fish and chips. Dessert; could they have some peach or banana cream pie? But the best was the green room list. A lot of artists get a little wild. They need the whole nine yards. John requested a hot air popcorn machine, a bag of kernels, a shaker of salt, and a bowl of radishes. He was gracious and humble. Signed my vinyl copy of “Sweet Revenge,” so well-loved you could see the circular imprint of the record through the cover. He invited my dad and I to join him and the band for dessert. One of my favourite memories...having banana cream pie with my dad, the band and John Prine. The world lost a lot today. Mr. Prine, I hope that big green room in the sky is filled with radishes. And that you’re gonna get a cocktail...vodka and gingerale...🎶 Thanks for all the songs, and all the memories. . . 📸 by Kyle Dean Reinford for The New York Times . #johnprine

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