Guy Charles Clark, the legendary Texas-born songwriter who passed away Tuesday morning in Nashville following a lengthy illness at the age of 74, has a been a frequent subject in the pages of American Songwriter magazine since its founding in 1984. As much as any artist, Clark epitomized what it meant to be a masterful songwriter — he was a consummate craftsmen with an uncommon and unshakeable sense of editorial integrity, remaining committed to his calling until the very end. We will surely miss him.
Here are some previous articles on the great singer-songwriter.
The High Price Of Inspiration. July/August 2013 cover story by Marissa Moss
Video session at Guy Clark’s house: “My Favorite Picture Of You.”
Role Models: Guy Clark on Songwriting
The Teachings Of Guy Clark, by Alice Randall
That Old Time Feeling: Shooting the Shit at Guy Clark’s Workshop
Lyric of the Week: Guy Clark, L.A. Freeway
Guy Clark and Rodney Crowell Discuss Woody Guthrie
Guy Clark at the Belcourt, Nashville 9/23/09
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