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James Ridout "Jesse" Winchester Jr. (May 17, 1944 – April 11, 2014) was an American-Canadian musician and songwriter. He was born and raised in the southern United States. Opposed to the Vietnam War , he moved to Canada in 1967 to avoid being drafted into the US military while the US engaged in the Vietnam War and began his career ...
Apr 11, 2014 · Jesse Winchester, who moved to Canada to avoid the draft in the Sixties, wrote songs like "Yankee Lady" and "Biloxi" that reflected his love for America. He was praised by Robbie Robertson, Joan Baez and other artists, and released a new album in 2011.
Apr 11, 2014 · Jesse Winchester, a honey-voiced singer who wrote thoughtful songs with deep Southern roots, died on Friday at his home in Charlottesville, Va. He was 69. The cause was bladder cancer, said his...
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Apr 14, 2014 · Jesse Winchester was a cult figure who wrote tender, wistful songs about the American South he left behind. He moved to Canada in 1966 to avoid the draft and became a popular artist in the US despite his anti-war stance.
Apr 11, 2014 · Jesse Winchester, whose "blend of folk, blues and country ... embodies the spirit of American music ," has died. His manager, Keith Case, tells NPR's Jacob Ganz that Winchester died Friday...
Apr 12, 2014 · TORONTO (AP) — Jesse Winchester, a U.S.-born singer who established himself in Montreal after dodging the Vietnam War and went on to write songs covered by the likes of Elvis Costello, Jimmy Buffett and Joan Baez has died of cancer.
