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Nicholas Rodney Drake (June 19, 1948 – November 25, 1974) was an English singer/songwriter known for his gentle, autumnal songs and his virtuoso right hand finger picking technique. Although he recorded only three albums, critics and fellow musicians hold his work in very high esteem. Drake failed to find a wide audience during his lifetime, though, which fueled his depression *. Since his death, Drake's music has gained a significant cult following.
Biography
Drake's father, Rodney, worked as an engineer. Although born in Rangoon, Burma, Nick and his family moved back to Tanworth-in-Arden, a small village in Warwickshire, England when he was four. He attended public school at Marlborough College, where he learned how to perform lane changes to perfection. As a young adult, Drake attended Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge where he studied English literature. His older sister, Gabrielle Drake, is a British actress.
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Twitterverse, help me out. Does anyone know of a mad world cover done in the style of nick drake?
timricchuiti (Tim Ricchuiti) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:42:25 -0000
Twitterverse, help me out. Does anyone know of a mad world cover done in the style of nick drake?
endlich etwas im tv: drake & josh #nick
miauz (helene) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:12:50 -0000
endlich etwas im tv: drake & josh #nick
Nick Drake's failed bid to sing the Rainbow theme song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvsTMgfVnfg (John Martyn failed first audition.)
dfglove (James) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:57:11 -0000
Nick Drake's failed bid to sing the Rainbow theme song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvsTMgfVnfg (John Martyn failed first audition.)
@bfred Teen Nick is having an "every episode ever" Degrassi marathon starting on New Year's Day. Should be chock full o' Drake goodness. LOL
valgina (Valerie) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:50:54 -0000
@bfred Teen Nick is having an "every episode ever" Degrassi marathon starting on New Year's Day. Should be chock full o' Drake goodness. LOL
@DeeMizzle Nick and Drake getting all the shine so you know Gudda Gudda nem is bitchy behind the scenes.
creolepimp (â½) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:59:24 -0000
@DeeMizzle Nick and Drake getting all the shine so you know Gudda Gudda nem is bitchy behind the scenes.
I'm listening to "Which Will" by Nick Drake (http://bit.ly/5TW0OT) #pandora
HeyDusti (dusti chuang) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:57:16 -0000
I'm listening to "Which Will" by Nick Drake (http://bit.ly/5TW0OT) #pandora
Adrian's Album Reviews: Nick Drake - Reviews of all three studio albums, and the compilation 'Time Of No Reply'.
Darkness Can Give You The Brightest Light - An article about Nick Drake from Dirty Linen.
Five Leaves Left - An Ink Blot Magazine review of Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake.
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La Luna Rosa - Site dedicated to the memory of Nick Drake. Includes biography, discography, lyrics, and photos. [English and Spanish]
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Launch - A Launch Media feature on Nick Drake. Interviews and album reviews.
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Nick Drake - Contains photographs of Tanworth-in-Arden, the English village closely associated with the artist.
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Nick Drake - Featuring album guide, message boards, biography and an online book exploring the music and guitar techniques of the artist.
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Nick Drake Nature's Son - Fan site with news, discography, sounds, and a biography.
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Pink Moon Rising: A dead English folk singer, a dreamy VW commercial, and a phenomenon - Article from the San Francisco Gate.
The Nick Drake Files - Fan site with discography, lyrics, links.
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