Bob Neuwirth, Singer-Songwriter and Bob Dylan Collaborator, Passed away at 82
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Famous folk singer Bob Neuwirth passed away at the age of 82 recently, leaving a big void behind him. While Bob has been a popular folk artist. His death news came out as a big shock to everyone who knew him. The news of his demise was confirmed by Paula Batson who was an entertainment executive and partner of Bob. But how did the folk artist die?
Read ahead to know more about Bob Neuwirth and his sudden demise.
Who was Bob Neuwirth?
Bob Neuwirth popular as a folk singer was born in the year 1939 on May 20th. In the year 1964, he became an associate and friend of the widely known Bob Dylan. As far as schooling took Bob, he studied in the art school in Boston.
In fact, he even became a part of the Cambridge blues-folk scene. He performed in the folk clubs often. During his mid-60s, he even travelled with Dylan a lot. His two popular solo albums came out as Back to the Front and 99 Monkeys.
Bob Neuwirth died of heart failure at the age of 82
Unfortunately, just before turning 83 next month. The news of his demise shook everyone. While his partner and entertainment executive Paula Batson took to social media to share the news of Bob’s demise on the 18th of May this year. The reason for his death came out to be heart failure.
In the post by Paula, it was written that Bob worked as an artist who never thought of taking credits. In fact, he inspired others to create art by themselves. He was a folk singer giving life to his work through every cell of the body. Lastly, it read that he would be missed by all forever.
Tributes pour in as Bob Neuwirth passes away
While it came as a big shock for everyone to know that Bob has died. He left behind a big legacy of folk singing. Social media ever since his death has been full of tributes for the late folk artist who served the folk singing for several decades.
All who knew him have expressed their grief on social media too. Also, heartfelt condolences have been out to the loved ones and family of Bob Neuwirth on social media. While his absence would always be there forever.
RIP Bob Neuwirth. Artist, songwriter, and friend and witness to Bob Dylan’s craziest motorcycle trip around the globe pic.twitter.com/Y5jbysn86S
— jeff benzos (@aaronposting) May 19, 2022
Bob Neuwirth RIP. Incredible career, here's a tune he wrote with Elvis & T Bone https://t.co/DmPvOnrw4d
— Martin Foyle (@martinfoyle) May 19, 2022
If you need a definition for legend: Bob Neuwirth. Always right time, right place. Plus a brillant musical legacy. #bobdylan #johncale #vincebell #janisjoplin RIP. https://t.co/4tVImCulWd
— Martin Wimmer (@deinland) May 19, 2022
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