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Yangon, Myanmar (1948 – 1974)

Nick Drake (Nicholas Rodney Drake, Rangoon, Burma, June 19, 1948 - Tanworth-in-Arden, England, November 25, 1974) was an English singer known for his gentle, enigmatic songs and his virtuoso right-hand finger picking technique.

Although he recorded only three albums, critics and fellow musicians hold his work in very high esteem. Drake failed to find a wide audience during his lifetime, and had a strong aversion to performing. Since his death, however, Drake’s music has gained a significant cult following.

Drake’s father worked as an engineer. Although he was born in Rangoon, Burma, Nick’s family moved back to England soon afterward, and Drake was brought up in Tanworth-in-Arden, a small village in the English county of Warwickshire. He went to public school at Marlborough College, where he learned to play the clarinet and piano. As a young adult, Drake enrolled in Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, to study English. His older sister, Gabrielle Drake, is an actress.

Drake was a fan of British and the emerging American music scene, including artists Bob Dylan and Phil Ochs. While a university student, Drake began performing in local clubs and coffee houses. He was discovered by Ashley Hutchings, the bass player of the group Fairport Convention. Hutchings introduced Drake to the other members of Fairport Convention, folk singer John Martyn and producer Joe Boyd.
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  • Snaaek

    Beautiful

    yesterday evening
  • IHoldVertigo

    Snippets from a music video made by Heath Ledger using Nick's song Black Eyed Dog. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyHyX2CQy6g

    yesterday morning
  • DrKerryKing

    I think I'm in love with his music and don't know why

    9 days ago
  • elfruna

    There's a new tribute to Nick Drake "Requiem for a Pink Moon. An Elizabethan Tribute to Nick Drake" Could anybody share a link with a free download, if there is one? Please... Please!!!

    10 days ago
  • M3tthew

    http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Grokko

    11 days ago
  • RussellChap

    @trackaghost. I don't. Besides he was so enigmatic not seeing his face makes sense ;-)

    12 days ago
  • heaventree22

    i hope he can see this shoutbox from where he is now. such beautiful music he left us.

    17 days ago
  • trackaghost

    I'll never understand why the photos where you can't see his face are the ones always voted up for the default. I mean, who doesn't want to see Nick Drake's beautiful face?

    17 days ago
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