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70s cult-legend folk musician Bill Fay dies aged 81

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Billy Fay, a cult-favourite folk singer and songwriter, has died in London at 81 years old.

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70s cult-legend folk musician Bill Fay dies aged 81

Billy Fay, a cult-favourite folk singer and songwriter, has died in London at 81 years old.

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Cult folk musician and songwriter Bill Fay dies aged 81

A post shared by Dead Oceans (@deadoceans)Born in North London in 1943, Fay went to Wales to study electronics at University. During his time studying, he began writing songs on the piano and harmonium, recording some demos that were noticed by former Van Morrison drummer Terry Noon. Noon helped Fay sign to Decca Records subsidiary Dream and he released two albums: 1970’s ‘Bill Fay’ and 1971’s ‘Time of the Last Persecution’. His second LP didn’t…

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Bill Fay, Revered British Singer-Songwriter, Passes Away at 81

Bill Fay, the renowned British singer-songwriter who enjoyed a remarkable resurgence in his career later in life, has passed away at the age of 81. An official statement confirmed his death, describing Fay as “a gentle man and a gentleman, wise beyond our times.” The statement highlighted his private nature and the profound impact of his emotionally resonant songs, which are expected to continue reaching listeners for years to come. While the ca…

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