Latest Gerry Rafferty News
Gerry Rafferty's Shipyard Town Guitar Up For Auction
A number of guitars once owned by Gerry Rafferty are set to go under the hammer.The lots include a white Fender Esquire guitar, which the Scottish musician appeared with in the 1988 video for his...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 23 June 2014
Gerry Rafferty Given Posthumous Hometown Honour
Late songwriter Gerry Rafferty has landed a posthumous honour in his hometown of Paisley, Scotland.Officials have named a street after the Baker Street hitmaker, who died last year (11). The star's daughter Martha and...
By WENN on 23 November 2012
Gerry Rafferty's Girlfriend Loses Legal Battle
Gerry Rafferty's girlfriend has been slapped with a $120,000 (£75,000) legal bill after losing a battle with the late singer's family over his collection of artwork and guitars.The Baker Street hitmaker had been living with...
By WENN on 24 October 2012
Bonnie Raitt Returns With 'Slipstream' After Lengthy Hiatus
Bonnie Raitt has returned to the recording studio and will be releasing her first album in seven years. According to New York Daily News, the country-blues songwriter will be releasing Slipstream, after taking a lengthy...
By WENN on 10 April 2012
Gerry Rafferty's Fiancee Battling For Share Of His Fortune
Gerry Rafferty's fiancee has launched a court battle in a bid to win a share of the late star's fortune.The 63-year-old Scottish songwriter, known for his iconic tracks Stuck In The Middle With You and...
By WENN on 15 January 2012
The Proclaimers To Play At Gerry Rafferty Tribute
Scottish singing duo The Proclaimers will be among the stars performing at a tribute show in honour of late musician Gerry Rafferty.The Baker Street icon passed away in January (11) after suffering liver failure, and...
By WENN on 26 October 2011
Gerry Rafferty's Fiancee Not Included In $2.7 Million Will
Gerry Rafferty's estate was worth $2.7 million (£1.7 million) at the time of his death, but none of the money will go to his beloved fiancee.The 63-year-old Scottish songwriter, known for his iconic tracks Stuck...
By WENN on 17 October 2011
Rafferty Laid To Rest In Scotland
Singing duo THE PROCLAIMERS were among hundreds of fans who turned out to pay their last respects to singer GERRY RAFFERTY as he was laid to rest in Scotland on Friday morning (21Jan11).The Baker Street...
By WENN on 21 January 2011
Connolly Pays Tribute To 'Genius' Rafferty
Funnyman BILLY CONNOLLY has paid tribute to his friend and former singing partner GERRY RAFFERTY, hailing the late musician as "a true genius".Rafferty joined the Scottish comedian's folk group the Humblebums before rising to fame...
By WENN on 05 January 2011
Baker Street Singer Rafferty Dead
GERRY RAFFERTY, the man behind hits like STUCK IN THE MIDDLE WITH YOU and BAKER STREET, has died, aged 63.The Scottish musician passed away from liver failure on Tuesday (04Jan11) after a long battle with...
By WENN on 05 January 2011
Baker Street Singer Rafferty Dead
GERRY RAFFERTY, the man behind hits like STUCK IN THE MIDDLE WITH YOU and BAKER STREET, has died, aged 63.The Scottish musician passed away from liver failure on Tuesday (04Jan11) after a long battle with...
By WENN on 04 January 2011
Connolly's Song Inspiration
Scottish comedian/actor BILLY CONNOLLY was the inspiration behind the song STUCK IN THE MIDDLE WITH YOU, written by GERRY RAFFERTY, a former bandmate of his. Connolly, who was in band HUMBLEBUMS with Rafferty, left the...
By WENN on 08 May 2006
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