Singer Michael Hurley, known as 'Godfather of freak folk,' dies at 83
The family of folk singer Michael Hurley, known as the "Godfather of freak folk," revealed on Thursday that Hurley has died.
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Sometimes called the father of freak-folk, the 83-year-old singer-songwriter lived, worked and died on his own terms.
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Michael Hurley, Godfather of Freak Folk, Dead at 83
Michael Hurley, a groundbreaking folk musician, died on April 3, shortly days after he played three concerts over as many days.
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The iconic outsider folk legend Michael “Snock” Hurley has passed away. The freak folk legend’s family confirmed the news of ...
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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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The Godfather of freak folk, Michael Hurley, died on April 3 at the age of 83. His songs often mixed humor, unusual ...
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Folk singer and songwriter Michael Hurley passed away in Astoria, Oregon, on April 3, 2025. Dubbed as the 'Godfather of freak ...
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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 ...