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Michael Hurley, 'Godfather of Freak Folk' Musician and Painter, Dies at 83: 'There Is No Other'
On Friday, April 4, it was confirmed that underground folk legend, cartoonist and painter Michael Hurley — who was ...
Michael Hurley, guitarist and singer/songwriter known as the ‘Godfather of freak folk,’ dies at 83
Michael Hurley, a unique guitarist and songwriter known as the ‘Godfather of freak folk,’ died last week at the age of 83.
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5 best Michael Hurley songs to remember the late 'Godfather of freak folk'
The Godfather of freak folk, Michael Hurley, died on April 3 at the age of 83. His songs often mixed humor, unusual characters, and emotion and were also described as “outsider folk.
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Did Michael Hurley have children? All about outsider folk singer’s family as he dies at 83
Michael Hurley, the iconic folk singer-songwriter who was often referred to as the "Godfather of Freak Folk," passed away on April 3, 2025, at the age of 83, according to a report in USA Today.
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Treasured folk singer who finished new album last week dead at 83
Known as the “Godfather of freak folk,” he alone was Snock, his family said. “There is no other. Friends, family, and the music community deeply mourn his loss,” they added. Quinn called ...
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Why was Michael Hurley called 'Godfather of freak folk'? Everything to know as the underground folk icon dies at 83
Folk singer and songwriter Michael Hurley passed away in Astoria, Oregon, on April 3, 2025. Dubbed as the 'Godfather of freak folk', Hurley had an unconventional music career. With over 30 albums ...
Michael Hurley, Influential Outsider Folk Singer, Dead at 83
Michael Hurley, the beloved eccentric folk singer whose music became a touchstone for a generation of singer-songwriters, has died at 83.
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Good Morning, News: Freak Folk Songwriter Michael Hurley Has Died, PSU Protesters Get Probation, and DOGE Cuts Hit Oregon Humanities
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Michael Hurley, singer-songwriter and ‘Godfather of freak folk,’ dies at 83
Hurley, a favorite of Cat Power and Lucinda Williams, was 'the purveyor of an eccentric genius and compassionate wit.' ...
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Michael Hurley, 'Godfather of Freak Folk' Musician and Painter, Dies at 83: 'There Is No Other'
"The 'Godfather of freak folk' was for a prolific half-century the purveyor of an eccentric genius and compassionate wit. He alone was Snock. There is no other." The statement concluded ...
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Singer Michael Hurley, known as 'Godfather of freak folk,' dies at 83
Folk music pioneer Michael Hurley, known as the "Godfather of freak folk," has died. He was 83. The singer's family shared news of his death on Thursday in a statement posted by Hurley's record label, ...
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Singer Michael Hurley, known as 'Godfather of freak folk,' dies at 83
Folk music pioneer Michael Hurley, known as the "Godfather of freak folk," has died. He was 83. The singer's family shared news of his death on Thursday in a statement posted by Hurley's record ...