Baker Street singer Gerry Rafferty dies at age of 63

Gerald · 01-05-11, 03:53 AM

Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty has died at the age of 63 after suffering a long illness.His career high came in the 1970s and included the anthemic Baker Street and Stuck in the Middle with You, recorded with his band Stealers Wheel.Rafferty had battled a drink problem and spent time in hospital in Bournemouth with liver failure.He was born in Paisley and began his musical career as a busker on the London Underground.Rafferty died peacefully at home, with his daughter Martha at his bedside.

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Note: 5 January 2011 Last updated at 01:44 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Baker Street singer Gerry Rafferty dies at age of 63 Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty has died at the age of 63 after suffering a long illness.His career high came in the 1970s and included the anthemic Baker Street and Stuck in the Middle with You, recorded with his band Stealers Wheel.Rafferty had battled a drink problem and spent time in hospital in Bournemouth with liver failure.He was born in Paisley and began his musical career as a busker on the London Underground.Rafferty died peacefully at home, with his daughter Martha at his bedside. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...-west-12115604 Note: 5 January 2011 Last updated at 01:44 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie