Just found out the bad news. Bill has caught the west bound. God speed Bill. Tell Utah Phillips hello. You will be missed.

Sad that Bill is not with us at this time. I remember him from the days in the 70's when he would come to our restaurant every other Tuesday. That was in Henniker NH. I still have a recording of him in that restaurant and he signed it for me a few years back. His music touched me and i am sad that he will not be here to tell us about the shit we are about to go through. Bob.

The first time I saw Bill was one night in December 1976 when I climbed the stairs to the Stone Church. I opened the big doors and was immediately stunned by how poised he was on stage as he put out the most sincere version of "don't think twice" that I had ever heard. He must have been 25 years old and looked 17. I'd see him every chance I had those days when I was a student at UNH. There was so much talent in that community at the time and Bill was at the center of it. We all admired how well he wrote and his ability to move so quickly from the serious and melancholy to his gut busting humor. No one influenced my own music more than Bill and now he has even found his way into what my daughter is doing with hers. Wish that during his darkest moments he had a way of knowing the expanse of people he touched and how grateful we are to him for what he gave us. My condolences to all of you who knew and loved him.

so saddended by this news. I've been an admirer of his songs for well over 20 years. Bill - thank you for the music. RIP. Andreas, Frankfurt, Germany

An economical writer like Bill would probably get on my case for going on and on and on about what his music meant to so many of us. Fortunately, I got the chance a time or two to tell him myself. His songs were a master class in How to Write a Folk Song, and his voice had the comfortable slouch of a well-worn pair of shoes that had seen a lot of miles but still got you home in one piece. I've a feeling he made it home in one piece, too.

So, so saddened by the news. My heart goes out to all Bill's friends and family. I have so many happy memories of seeing him play at the Stone Church in Newmarket in the 70s and 80s. So many beautiful, sad, funny songs, not to mention all the discussions about "General Hospital". RIP, Bill.

I loved Bill's music forever and was fortunate to see him in twice within the last few years. I was really looking forward to seeing him again but will just have to hold those great shows in my heart. I'm saddened by his loss and I honor his place in the folk music world. What a beautiful poet.

Bill was a musical poet whose songs are perfect distillations, very concise with not a wasted word . I will miss him .. In a field full of Singer songwriters he made a huge impression and his recorded work will stand up to the passing years , his songs were often sad , sometimes funny but always true.. He was a special unique talent...God bless Bill Andy Young, England

Bill, the Polish American Club in Newmarket will never be the same without you. So long pal, its been good to know ya. Say hi to Mississippi John Hurt for me and we'll see you in the great bye and bye someday.

I heard the news of his passing from the main stage at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. I remember hearing Barstow when it was first released and thinking what a great voice. I got to see him at the Cherry Tree in Philadelphia and at Godfrey Daniels. Iâ??ll always remember him in that dark green corduroy jacket and I will miss him.