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1965 death of folk singer Peter La Farge...
1965 death of folk singer Peter La Farge...
Item # 719145
November 04, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 4, 1965
* Peter La Farge overdose death
* Folk music singer - songwriter
The bottom of the front page has a photo of Peter La Farge with brief text on his unexpected death. (see image)
background: Peter La Farge died on October 27, 1965, at the age of 34, under circumstances that remain clouded in ambiguity and speculation. Official reports listed the cause as a stroke or possibly an aortic aneurysm, but rumors persist that his death may have involved a drug overdose or suicide, reflecting his ongoing struggles with depression and substance abuse. A complex and often tormented figure, La Farge was a prominent voice in the 1960s Greenwich Village folk scene, known for his powerful songs about Native American rights, social justice, and the American West. His most enduring work, “The Ballad of Ira Hayes,” which Johnny Cash famously covered, brought national attention to the mistreatment of Native American war heroes and cemented La Farge’s reputation as a politically charged and emotionally raw songwriter. At the time of his death, he was still a rising artist with an uncompromising voice, and his passing cut short a career that had only begun to influence the broader landscape of American folk music.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. Founded in 1955, the Voice began as a platform for the creative community of New York City.
Complete in 32 pages, tabloid-size, one crease across the center, very nice condition.
Provenance note: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive.
Alert: Many issues of The Village Voice contain articles and/or photos which some consider offensive, and are certainly inappropriate for children. Please purchase with discretion.
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