Spider John Koerner

Subject: Spider John Koerner
From: Earl
Date: 13 May 98 - 01:41 PM

I just read this in _Dirty Linen_ and thought it would be worth posting:

A fund has been set up to help pay the huge medical expenses of Spider John Koerner, who is recovering from heart bypass surgery. Those who wish to contribute can send donations to

The John Koerner Fund
P.O. Box 14770
Minneapolis, MN 55414-0770

Subject: Re: Spider John
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 29 Jun 98 - 08:54 PM

A short synopsis of John Koerner's career can be found at http://www.jdray.com/index.html. This is Dave Ray's web page.

Like many an itinerant singer, John didn't have health insurance. Donations are being accepted to help pay his hospital bills.

Send them to:

The John Koerner Fund
P.O. Box 14770

Minneapolis, MN 55414-0770

Other artists who sympathize may want to consider joining the new musicians union that will enable them to purchase health care. For more information e-mail a request to the National Folk Alliance [e-mail]

Roger in Baltimore