Gerry Rafferty

Scottish singer-songwriter, member of Stealers Wheel and solo artist best known for the song "Baker Street" and the album City to City. Died January 4, 2011.

Mentioned in the reviews: born/associated with Paisley (Scotland); member of Stealers Wheel with Joe Egan; "Baker Street" features a famous sax solo by Raphael "Raf" Ravenscroft; struggled with alcohol and died on January 4, 2011.

Two appreciative DeBaser reviews focus on Gerry Rafferty's best-known work, especially "Baker Street" and the 1978 album City to City. Reviews highlight the famous saxophone solo (Raphael "Raf" Ravenscroft), Rafferty's Paisley origins, and his struggles with alcohol. Both reviewers give the material high praise and contextualize Rafferty within Stealers Wheel and 1970s British pop/folk-rock.

For:Fans of 1970s singer-songwriters, listeners of folk-rock and soft rock, and those interested in British/Scottish music history.