Which newspaper critic gave Prine an early boost?
Pete Wells
Roger Ebert
Lester Bangs
Pauline Kael
Answer
Roger Ebert, the renowned film critic, also played a pivotal role in recognizing Prine's talent. In a 1971 review of Prine's debut album, Ebert praised his "unusually clear and intelligent" songwriting and compared him to Bob Dylan. This early endorsement from Ebert helped Prine gain wider recognition and establish himself as a respected singer-songwriter.
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