12-15-2021, 04:30 PM
Bill Staines, a prominent member of the folk music community, left this world on December 5 at the age of 74. He was a prostate cancer victim. Among Mr. Staines’ best known songs are “Roseville Fair”, “A Place in the Choir” and “The River”. His songs have been covered by a plethora of other artists including Nanci Griffith, who left us in August. He recorded 22 albums, many of which are still in print.
In addition to songwriting Mr. Staines also published a book titled “The Tour: A Life Between the Lines”, which dealt with life as a traveling musician. Another one of his songs, titled The Logging Song, was featured in an episode of American Dad. He began his recording career in 1966 and usually wore a flat rimmed hat when performing,
In addition to songwriting Mr. Staines also published a book titled “The Tour: A Life Between the Lines”, which dealt with life as a traveling musician. Another one of his songs, titled The Logging Song, was featured in an episode of American Dad. He began his recording career in 1966 and usually wore a flat rimmed hat when performing,