On Friday, April 4, it was confirmed that underground folk legend, cartoonist and painter Michael Hurley — who was ...

The family of folk singer Michael Hurley, known as the "Godfather of freak folk," revealed on Thursday that Hurley has died.

Folk singer and songwriter Michael Hurley passed away in Astoria, Oregon, on April 3, 2025. Dubbed as the 'Godfather of freak ...

Michael Hurley, a groundbreaking folk musician, died on April 3, shortly days after he played three concerts over as many days.

The influential singer/songwriter was a part of the Greenwich Village folk music scene of the 1960s and 1970s.

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Actor Jay North, best known for his childhood role on the sitcom "Dennis the Menace," died on Sunday. He was 73.

The Godfather of freak folk, Michael Hurley, died on April 3 at the age of 83. His songs often mixed humor, unusual ...

Michael Hurley, known as the "Godfather of freak folk" has died at 83. He released more than 30 albums in his 60-year career.

Michael Hurley, a legendary singer-songwriter known as the “Godfather of freak folk” has died. He was 83. His family ...

Michael Hurley, a beloved underground singer-songwriter who emerged in the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960s, has ...

Hurley, a favorite of Cat Power and Lucinda Williams, was 'the purveyor of an eccentric genius and compassionate wit.' ...