What ever happened to Gerry Rafferty?
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What ever happened to Gerry Rafferty?
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. The mass was streamed live over the Internet.
How much was Gerry Rafferty worth when he died?
Probate records released last week reveal that his estate was worth £1,747,802, reduced after liabilities to a net total of £1,248,524. The star sold ten million records in his 40-year career.
Who was Gerry Rafferty’s wife?
Carla Ventillam. 1970–1990
Gerry Rafferty/Wife
At a dancehall in 1965, Gerry met his future wife, apprentice hairdresser Carla Ventilla. She was 15, from an Italian Clydebank family. They married in 1970, after courting at the bohemian bungalow of the artist and future playwright John “Patrick” Byrne and his wife, Alice.
What age was Gerry Rafferty when he died?
63 years (1947–2011)
Gerry Rafferty/Age at death
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 much money did Gerry Rafferty make from Baker Street?
GERRY Rafferty, the reclusive Paisley-born singer-songwriter, has revealed that he earns more than (pounds) 80,000 a year in royalties from Baker Street, his 1970s classic song. The 55-year-old, who shot to worldwide fame with the 1978 hit, said he could have retired on the profits of the single.
Who did Gerry Rafferty play with?
Stealers Wheel
The Humblebums1969 – 1971
Gerry Rafferty/Music groups
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty has died at the age of 63 after suffering a long illness. His career high came in the 1970s and included the anthemic Baker Street and Stuck in the Middle with You, recorded with his band Stealers Wheel.
How many hits did Gerry Rafferty have?
Gerry Rafferty released ten solo albums throughout his career. He also released 20 singles.
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 Gerry Rafferty biggest hit?
Baker Street
1: Baker Street (from ‘City To City’, 1978) Venting his frustrations with legal troubles surrounding the dissolution of his former band Stealers Wheel, Rafferty struck gold with Baker Street, which hit the Top 5 in both the UK and the US and became his all-time biggest hit.
Did Gerry Rafferty ever tour?
His Stealers Wheel hit Stuck In The Middle With You achieved notoriety when it was used in the infamous torture sequence in the Reservoir Dogs movie. But Gerry refused to tour, preferring to stay out of the limelight. In 2005, he was admitted to a London hospital after collapsing at home but later recovered.