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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 and songwriter known for his gentle, autumnal 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, which fed his severe clinical depression. Since his death, however, Drake’s music has gained a significant cult following.

Biography
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 flute. 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 folk 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 folk rock 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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tomorrowsparty wrote:
yesterday afternoon

Jesus guys, he's been dead for years, I think he's resting pretty peacefully by now.

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FootToFace wrote:
yesterday morning

nick drake como indie, ufff, en que mundo vivimos. (3)

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faunaintestinal wrote:
Sunday evening

nick drake como indie, ufff, en que mundo vivimos. (2)

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Edelce wrote:
Sunday evening

nick drake como indie, ufff, en que mundo vivimos.

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tadahmania wrote:
Sunday evening

amazing

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deartio wrote:
Sunday afternoon

:C

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zvaichik wrote:
Saturday afternoon

=(

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mengg wrote:
Saturday afternoon

love u

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nitingarg88 wrote:
Saturday morning

Genius.

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srta_amnesia wrote:
Friday afternoon

ND:my river man

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carlosen wrote:
Thursday afternoon

R.I.P, so sad...

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glassbottle wrote:
Thursday morning

RIP :(

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grindhouseblues wrote:
Thursday morning

RIP.

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Leptossomico wrote:
Wednesday evening

I just found him today, when searching for Elliott Smith similar artists... Very, very nice musics!

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gregcobra wrote:
Wednesday evening

R.I.P Nick !

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FagDrag wrote:
Wednesday evening

R.I.P Nick

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tholynski wrote:
Wednesday evening

RIP

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RobertSVW wrote:
Wednesday afternoon

R.I.P. Nick!

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Cuordileone wrote:
Wednesday afternoon

R.I.P. Nick...

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rodmallia wrote:
Wednesday morning

@tomothyLOL: I would go with Five Leaves Left

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