Rafferty died of liver failure at the home of his daughter Martha in Stroud, Gloucestershire, on 4 January 2011. A requiem mass was held for Rafferty at St Mirin’s Cathedral in his native town of Paisley on 21 January 2011.

Did Gerry Rafferty pass away?

Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty has died at the age of 63 after suffering a long illness. Rafferty had battled a drink problem and spent time in hospital in Bournemouth with liver failure. He was born in Paisley and began his musical career as a busker on the London Underground.

What was the cause of Gerry Rafferty’s death?

Liver disease
Gerry Rafferty/Cause of death
Scottish singer/songwriter Gerry Rafferty, best known for his solo hit “Baker Street” and “Stuck In The Middle,” which he recorded as a member of Stealers Wheel, died January 4th after a long battle with liver disease. He was 63.

Who is Gerry Rafferty’s brother?

Jim Rafferty
Joe Rafferty
Gerry Rafferty/Brothers

When was Gerry Rafferty born?

April 16, 1947
Gerry Rafferty/Date of birth

Rafferty was born April 16, 1947, in Paisley, Scotland. After playing in local bands, in the late 1960s he joined the Humblebums, which included the actor and comedian Billy Connolly.

How did Gerry Rafferty die?

Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty, most famous for his classic 1978 single Baker Street, is to posthumously release a new album. Rest In Blue will be available from September 3, a decade after Rafferty’s death from organ failure in 2011.

How much did Gerry Rafferty earn on Baker Street?

The Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty, who has died aged 63 after a long illness, wrote the multimillion-selling hit Baker Street, which more than 30 years after its 1978 release still netted him an annual £80,000.

When does Gerry Rafferty’s rest in blue come out?

Gerry Rafferty’s Rest In Blue will be released in September, and Billy Connelly says “I’ve never heard Gerry sing so well” – listen to first single Slow Down Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty, most famous for his classic 1978 single Baker Street, is to posthumously release a new album.

Who sang in Gerry Rafferty’s first band?

Comedian Billy Connelly, who sang in Rafferty’s first band, the Scottish folk rock band The Humblebums, says “I’ve never heard Gerry sing so well. He never fails to amaze me.”