In 1970 , Near was a cast member of the Broadway musical '' Hair '' . Following the Kent State shootings in May of that year , the entire cast staged a silent vigil in protest . The song , " It Could Have Been Me " ( which was released on '' A Live Album , '' 1974 ) , was her heartfelt response to the shootings . In 1971 , she joined the FTA ( Free The Army ) Tour , an anti-Vietnam War road show of music , comedy , and plays that performed for soldiers , many of whom were resisting war and racism from within the military . The tour was organized by antiwar activist Fred Gardner and actors Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland . Near was only 21 and the youngest member of the troupe
Kent State shootings
Kent State shootings
Holly Near