Since I began working on Everything Is an Afterthought: The Life and Writings of Paul Nelson a little over three years ago, four people who played key roles in various stages of Paul Nelson's life have passed away. I've already written about two of them here: photographer Dave Gahr last year and, a couple of months ago, musician Mike Seeger.

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During Paul Nelson's five-year tenure at Mercury Records, when he wasn't busy trying to sign the New York Dolls, he was responsible for the release of two solo, traditional folk albums by Mike Seeger: Music from True Vine (1972) and The Second Annual Farewell Reunion (1973). Seeger, founding member of the New Lost City Ramblers, passed away last ( Read more... )