Gerry Rafferty
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Summary
Gerry Rafferty was born on April 16, 1947[1], in Paisley[2]. He died on January 4, 2011[3], in Stroud[4]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[5], singer[6], songwriter[7], guitarist[8], and recording artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24,168 views/month, #4,879 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Occupation: composer[12], musician[13]
- Educated at: St Mirin's Academy[14]
- Member of: Stealers Wheel[15], The Humblebums[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Genre: rock music[18]
- Record label: Transatlantic Records[19]
- Discography: Gerry Rafferty discography[20]
- Commons category: Gerry Rafferty[21]
- Cause of death: liver failure[22]
- Family name: Rafferty[23]
- Given name: Gerald[24]
- Official website: https://www.gerryrafferty.com/[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26]
- Instrument: guitar[27], voice[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Nickname: Gerry[30]
- Birth name: Gerald Rafferty[31]
- Name in native language: Gerry Rafferty[32]
- Start of work period: 1966[33]
- End of work period: 2011[34]
Why It Matters
Gerry Rafferty has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Gerry Rafferty born?
Gerry Rafferty's place of birth was Paisley[2].
Where did Gerry Rafferty die?
Gerry Rafferty died in Stroud[4].
What did Gerry Rafferty do for work?
Gerry Rafferty worked as a singer-songwriter[5], singer[6], songwriter[7], guitarist[8], and recording artist[9].
Where did Gerry Rafferty go to school?
Gerry Rafferty was educated at St Mirin's Academy[14].