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.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...-west-12115604

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

Catfish · 01-05-11, 06:51 AM

A shame, he made some phantastic music, not only "Baker street" but "Take the money and run", "Night Owl" and lots of others, still have the vinyl records

Get it right next time

Night Owl

Take the money and run

Great musician, completely underestimated. Rest in Peace ..

Jimbuna · 01-05-11, 08:05 AM

How tragic....I grew up listening to his fantastic music

RIP Gerry

TorpX · 01-06-11, 02:40 AM

Yes, it's sad. I hadn't thought about him in a long time. I hope his last years were good ones. Baker Street is a very meaningful song for me.
R.I.P.

01-05-11, 03:53 AM	#1
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

01-05-11, 08:05 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,555 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	How tragic....I grew up listening to his fantastic music RIP Gerry __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-05-11, 06:51 AM	#2
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,767 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	A shame, he made some phantastic music, not only "Baker street" but "Take the money and run", "Night Owl" and lots of others, still have the vinyl records Get it right next time Night Owl Take the money and run Great musician, completely underestimated. Rest in Peace ..

01-06-11, 02:40 AM	#4
TorpX Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,975 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 11	Yes, it's sad. I hadn't thought about him in a long time. I hope his last years were good ones. Baker Street is a very meaningful song for me. R.I.P.