Jesse Winchester

James Ridout Winchester (May 17, 1944 – April 11, 2014) known as Jesse Winchester, was an American musician and songwriter. He was known for being a Vietnam War activist. To avoid going to the war, he moved to Canada. He became a Canadian citizen in 1973, gained amnesty in the U.S. in 1977 and resettled there in the U.S. in 2002.

He recorded many songs with many musical artists. Some of them included Patti Page, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Buffett, Joan Baez, Anne Murray, Reba McEntire, The Everly Brothers and Emmylou Harris.

Winchester died at his home in Charlottesville, Virginia from bladder cancer, aged 69. 

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Other websites

radio interview at WRN
HOTSEAT- Southern gent? Folk legend moves to town 
Fame & Fortune: Jesse Winchester

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