 Nick Drake in 1969 Image by Keith Morris, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Nick DrakeNick Drake Nick Drake English musician (1948–1974) For the British poet and mystery writer, see Nick Drake (poet). For the American racing driver, see Nick Drake (racing driver). Nicholas Rodney Drake (19 June 1948 – 25 November 1974) was an English singer-songwriter and musician. An accomplished acoustic guitarist, Drake signed to Island Records at the age of twenty while still a student at the University of Cambridge. His debut album, Five Leaves Left, was released in 1969, and was followed by two more albums, Bryter Layter (1971) and Pink Moon (1972). While Drake did not reach a wide audience during his brief lifetime, his music found critical acclaim and he gradually received wider recognition following his death. Quick facts Background… (Source: Wikipedia)
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