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05/01/2011
Gerry Rafferty Dies At 63
'Baker Street' singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty has died at the age of 63.
The Scottish singer-song passed away after suffering a long illness.
He is best known for his 1970s hits 'Baker Street' and 'Stuck in the Middle with You'.
Rafferty recorded and toured with Billy Connolly as part of the Humblebums, before forming Stealers Wheel with his friend Joe Egan in 1972.
Battling an alcohol problem, Rafferty spent time in Bournemouth hospital suffering liver failure.
The Paisley born musician began his career as a busker on the London Underground.
He died at home with his daughter Martha at his bedside.
His funeral will be held in Paisley later this month.
(BMcN)
The Scottish singer-song passed away after suffering a long illness.
He is best known for his 1970s hits 'Baker Street' and 'Stuck in the Middle with You'.
Rafferty recorded and toured with Billy Connolly as part of the Humblebums, before forming Stealers Wheel with his friend Joe Egan in 1972.
Battling an alcohol problem, Rafferty spent time in Bournemouth hospital suffering liver failure.
The Paisley born musician began his career as a busker on the London Underground.
He died at home with his daughter Martha at his bedside.
His funeral will be held in Paisley later this month.
(BMcN)
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