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 ...
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.
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.' ...
Music pioneer known as ‘Godfather of freak folk’ dies at 83
The influential singer/songwriter was a part of the Greenwich Village folk music scene of the 1960s and 1970s.
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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 ...
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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.
Folk music ‘Godfather’ dead at 83
Michael Hurley, a legendary singer-songwriter known as the “Godfather of freak folk” has died. He was 83. His family ...
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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 ...
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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, 'Godfather of Freak Folk' Musician and Painter, Dies at 83: 'There Is No Other'
The late musician, known as the "Godfather of Freak Folk" was influential to a generation of singer-songwriters including Will Oldham and Lucinda Williams Ilana Kaplan is a Staff Editor at PEOPLE.
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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 ...
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Michael Hurley, singer-songwriter and ‘Godfather of freak folk,’ dies at 83
Michael Hurley, the eccentric singer and songwriter who pioneered the “freak-folk” movement and inspired generations of artists, has died. He was 83. “It is with a resounding sadness that ...