Commentary

Principle Dates in the Life of John Prine

1946, October 10, Born, in Maywood, IL

1966, Marries Ann Carole

1970, Begins public performing

1970, Oct 9, Roger Ebert writes glowing review in Chicago Sun Times

1980, Moves to Nashville TN

1981, Launches Oh Boy Records

1984, Marries Rachel Peer

1996, Marries Fiona Whelan

1998, Undergoes cancer surgery

2005, Wins Artist of the Year, Americana

2013, Undergoes lung cancer surgery

2017, Wins Artist of the Year, Americana

2018, Wins Album of the Year, Americana

2019, Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame

2020, Wins Lifetime Achievement Award, Grammy

Albums (studio)

1. John Prine – October 1971 (Atlantic Records)
2. Diamonds in the Rough – February 1972 (Atlantic Records)
3. Sweet Revenge – 1973 (Atlantic Records)
4. Common Sense – February 20, 1975 (Atlantic Records)
5. Bruised Orange – May 16, 1978 (Asylum Records)
6. Pink Cadillac – November 29, 1979 (Asylum Records)
7. Storm Windows – October 30, 1980 (Asylum Records)
8. Aimless Love – 1984 (Oh …