John Hearld Dead at 65
John Herald, best known as as guitarist and lead vocalist for the Greenbriar Boys has died. He was 65. Herald also had a career as a solo artist and session musician. Recording with Bonnie Raitt, Doc Watson, Bette Midler, Ian and Syvia, and others. There’s an obituary here.
Update: 7/23 Another obituary from the Poughkeepsie Journal. Update: 7/24 And from the New York Times. Update: 7/31 John Weingart posted this remembrance at his site. Update: 8/2There is an article in the Woodstock Times by John’s friend Brian Hollandar. A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday August 28th at the at the Bearsville Theater, Bearsville NY.
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