Facing Death, He Finally Chose to Live

LOA Today - Your Daily Dose Of Happy · May 20, 2026 · 1h

What happens when a musician is told he has two years to live and decides not just to survive, but to finally live on his own terms?

That’s the story Kevin shared in this powerful conversation with Walt and Jodie Lynn, a story that weaves together music, mortality, and a radical redefinition of success.

From the very beginning, Kevin framed music as destiny, not just a career. As a teenager, he discovered the mountain dulcimer and “just knew it was [his] destiny.” By 16, he was signed to a major folk label, recording alongside legends like Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie.

He went on to sing the…