Nick Drake
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Summary
Nick Drake was born on June 19, 1948[1], in Yangon[2]. He died on November 25, 1974[3], in Tanworth-in-Arden[4]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[5], songwriter[6], guitarist[7], composer[8], and singer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31,484 views/month, #3,258 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Warwickshire[11]
- Mother: Molly Drake[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
- Occupation: musician[14]
- Field of work: folk rock[15]
- Educated at: Fitzwilliam College[16], Marlborough College[17], Eagle House School[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: traditional folk music[20], baroque pop[21], folk music[22]
- Record label: Island Records[23], Elektra[24]
- Discography: Nick Drake discography[25]
- Commons category: Nick Drake[26]
- Cause of death: drug overdose[27]
- Family name: Drake[28]
- Given name: Nicholas[29], Rodney[30]
- Official website: http://www.brytermusic.com/[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Nick Drake[32]
- Manner of death: suicide[33]
- Instrument: guitar[34], upright piano[35], clarinet[36], voice[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Topic has template: Template:Nick Drake[39]
- Birth name: Nicholas Rodney Drake[40]
- Name in native language: Nick Drake[41]
- Start of work period: 1969[42]
Why It Matters
Nick Drake has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
He has been cited as an influence by Eels[45], a rock band[46], founded in 1995[47]; Kristian Matsson[48], a singer-songwriter[49], b. 1983[50], of Sweden[51]; and Okay Kaya[52], a musician[53], b. 1990[54], of United States[55].
FAQs
Where was Nick Drake born?
Nick Drake was born in Yangon[2].
Where did Nick Drake die?
Nick Drake died in Tanworth-in-Arden[4].
Who were Nick Drake's parents?
Nick Drake's mother was Molly Drake[12].
What did Nick Drake do for work?
Nick Drake worked as a singer-songwriter[5], songwriter[6], guitarist[7], composer[8], and singer[9].
Where did Nick Drake go to school?
Nick Drake was educated at Fitzwilliam College[16], Marlborough College[17], and Eagle House School[18].
Who did Nick Drake influence?
Nick Drake has been cited as an influence by Eels[45], Kristian Matsson[48], and Okay Kaya[52].