David Ackles

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Born
27 February 1937
Born In
Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, United States
Died
2 March 1999 (aged 62)
David Ackles (February 27, 1937 - March 2, 1999) was a Californian singer-songwriter of the 1960s and 1970s. Although he never gained wide commercial success, he influenced other artists, especially British singer-songwriters such as Elvis Costello, Elton John and Phil Collins all of whom are self-declared fans of Ackles. When Collins was on the British radio show Desert Island Discs, he selected Ackles' song "Down River" as one of his eight most favorite songs. When Costello was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003, he cited Ackles in his speech as on… read more
David Ackles (February 27, 1937 - March 2, 1999) was a Californian singer-songwriter of the 1960s and 1970s. Although he never gained wide commercial success, he influenced other artists, especially British singer-songwriters such as Elvis Costello, Elton John and Phil Collins all of whom are… read more
David Ackles (February 27, 1937 - March 2, 1999) was a Californian singer-songwriter of the 1960s and 1970s. Although he never gained wide commercial success, he influenced other artists, especially British singer-songwriters such as Elvis Costello, Elton John and Phil Collins all of whom are self-declared fans of Ackles. When Collins was on the British radio sho… read more

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2 Play track American Gothic Love's Enough
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3 Play track Forever Changing: The Golden Age Of Elektra Records 1963-1973 Ballad Of The Ship Of State
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5 Play track Forever Changing: The Golden Age Of Elektra Records 1963-1973 Down River
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  1. 7,904 listeners

    4 Jul 1972 · 11 tracks

    American Gothic
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    1972 · 11 tracks

    American Gothic (US Internet Release)
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