This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7787485.stm
The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Previous version
1
Next version
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Folk legend Graham dies aged 68 | Folk legend Graham dies aged 68 |
(21 minutes later) | |
Guitarist Davy Graham, an influential figure in the 1960s folk music revival in England, has died at the age of 68, his manager has announced. | Guitarist Davy Graham, an influential figure in the 1960s folk music revival in England, has died at the age of 68, his manager has announced. |
According to his website, the musician died "from a massive seizure at home after a short battle with lung cancer". | According to his website, the musician died "from a massive seizure at home after a short battle with lung cancer". |
Born in 1940, Graham is probably best known for his acoustic instrumental Anji, covered by Simon and Garfunkel on their 1966 Sound of Silence album. | Born in 1940, Graham is probably best known for his acoustic instrumental Anji, covered by Simon and Garfunkel on their 1966 Sound of Silence album. |
Ray Davies of the Kinks once described him as "an awesome influence". | Ray Davies of the Kinks once described him as "an awesome influence". |
Born to a Scottish father and a Guyanese mother, Graham reportedly inspired many famous practitioners of the acoustic guitar. | |
A private funeral will be held this week, followed by a public memorial service in January. | |
"Davy was one of the true originals of the British folk scene - a man who could play everything from jazz and blues to traditional music," wrote Radio 2's Mike Harding on his blog. | |
"A giant of a man and an amazing performer in his heyday, he made many great albums and had a huge influence on people such as Paul Simon, Bert Jansch and Nick Drake." |
Previous version
1
Next version