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wiseguy182 · 01-18-2009, 02:59 AM

Gerry Rafferty, who had a big #2 hit in the 70's with Baker Street, has been missing since Aug 1, 2008

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerry_Rafferty

catlover79 · 01-18-2009, 05:43 PM

Wow, I hadn't heard that.

nohwheregirl · 01-18-2009, 06:30 PM

How totally random. "Right down the Line" is one of my favorite songs.

The only actual "news" article I could find about it was the one they linked to on Wikipedia from a Scottish outlet. Although I haven't done a Lexis-Nexis search or anything, that seems a little bizzare. Even the article above just sort of mentions the disappearance in passing.

I'm sorry to hear that he's had such a rough battle with alcoholism. Maybe it's not bigger news because people figured his days were numbered anyway? It sounds terrible, but it might be true. It's not like the guy is Paul McCartney, but he's had some pretty big hits.

ETA: To be safe, I also checked Snopes due to the lack of actual news coverage on this. I didn't find any entries.

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-18-2009, 07:40 PM

That is a long time to be missing

BTO · 01-18-2009, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiseguy182

Gerry Rafferty, who had a big #2 hit in the 70's with Baker Street, has been missing since Aug 1, 2008

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerry_Rafferty

Never trust anything on Wikipedia. Several monthe ago they reported that Adam West of Batman had passed away and we all no that wasn't true.

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-18-2009, 08:10 PM

see you think is Fake WGN America is saying that theses show's are coming but I don't belive Wikipedia.

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Cori aka ChrisSCrush · 01-20-2009, 05:30 AM

This seems to be well-known among bloggers but no one else seems to care. Thanks for bringing it up.

Cheryl Harrell · 01-20-2009, 06:09 AM

I had never heard this but am sure sorry to hear about it. Hope they find him soon...

crochetbuff · 01-21-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheryl Harrell

I had never heard this but am sure sorry to hear about it. Hope they find him soon...

Here's another site that talks about this. A couple of commenters claim he's o.k., but who knows? http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/...l_missing.html

Zoneboy · 01-21-2009, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTO

Never trust anything on Wikipedia. Several monthe ago they reported that Adam West of Batman had passed away and we all no that wasn't true.

Agreed, You can't always trust Wikipedia. I didn't know about Adam West but last month someone reported that John Larroquette had died in a boating accident. That entry was submitted and removed at least 6 times.

Baker Street

SitcomsAreTheWay · 01-23-2009, 09:51 PM

Wikipedia? Anyone can add info on there and in many instances the info is inaccurate. But the name didn't ring a bell until I saw the title, "Baker Street". If he is in fact missing then I hope he'll be found safe and sound.

cmyweb · 02-17-2009, 11:39 PM

New blog post: http://unsolveditn.blogspot.com/2009...er-street.html

nohwheregirl · 02-18-2009, 01:04 AM

Screw the blogs, there's an actual news source on this now, but the article is saying that the internet rumors are just that. Here's the article from The Guardian. He's in hiding being cared for by a friend, according to the author.

cmyweb · 02-20-2009, 11:54 PM

Singer Gerry Rafferty has issued a statement to say he is "extremely well" at his house in Tuscany despite rumours that he had gone missing.

It was reported this week that worried friends of the musician thought he had disappeared after he was hospitalised six months ago for liver failure.

In a solicitors' statement, Rafferty said he was still composing and hoped to release an album this year.

The Baker Street singer offered "a personal thank you" to concerned fans.

The Scottish singer and his band Stealers Wheel had a hit in 1972 with Stuck in the Middle with You, a song which became popular again when it was used the film Reservoir Dogs.

Bogus sightings

The Daily Mail reported earlier this week that Rafferty's Stealers Wheel band mate Tony Williams had contacted police about the singer.

He and Rafferty's family had not heard from the singer in over six months after his departure from St Thomas' Hospital London in August 2008.

Rumours circulated on the internet with Rafferty sightings reported in a Bournemouth bed and breakfast and a central London restaurant.

However, Rafferty said he had been at his Tuscan home, just north of Florence, for the last six months.

Hearing of the statement, Williams said: "I'm delighted he's fine."

Rafferty started out as a busker on the London underground and his biggest hit, Baker Street, was based on his experiences there.

The song is still in constant rotation on soft rock music stations around the world, earning Rafferty thousands in royalties.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7896777.stm

Cori aka ChrisSCrush · 02-21-2009, 07:02 AM

Thanks, I was worried and now feel better.

01-20-2009, 06:09 AM	#8
Cheryl Harrell I Love You Mike 4-Ever Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Location: Pixley!!!! Actually VA--USA LOL! Posts: 6,192	I had never heard this but am sure sorry to hear about it. Hope they find him soon...
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02-20-2009, 11:54 PM	#14
cmyweb Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 04, 2009 Posts: 85	'Missing' singer Rafferty is fine Singer Gerry Rafferty has issued a statement to say he is "extremely well" at his house in Tuscany despite rumours that he had gone missing. It was reported this week that worried friends of the musician thought he had disappeared after he was hospitalised six months ago for liver failure. In a solicitors' statement, Rafferty said he was still composing and hoped to release an album this year. The Baker Street singer offered "a personal thank you" to concerned fans. The Scottish singer and his band Stealers Wheel had a hit in 1972 with Stuck in the Middle with You, a song which became popular again when it was used the film Reservoir Dogs. Bogus sightings The Daily Mail reported earlier this week that Rafferty's Stealers Wheel band mate Tony Williams had contacted police about the singer. He and Rafferty's family had not heard from the singer in over six months after his departure from St Thomas' Hospital London in August 2008. Rumours circulated on the internet with Rafferty sightings reported in a Bournemouth bed and breakfast and a central London restaurant. However, Rafferty said he had been at his Tuscan home, just north of Florence, for the last six months. Hearing of the statement, Williams said: "I'm delighted he's fine." Rafferty started out as a busker on the London underground and his biggest hit, Baker Street, was based on his experiences there. The song is still in constant rotation on soft rock music stations around the world, earning Rafferty thousands in royalties. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7896777.stm

01-18-2009, 02:59 AM	#1
wiseguy182 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 11, 2006 Location: Wendy's salad bar Posts: 7,030	Singer Gerry Rafferty missing Gerry Rafferty, who had a big #2 hit in the 70's with Baker Street, has been missing since Aug 1, 2008 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerry_Rafferty

01-18-2009, 05:43 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Wow, I hadn't heard that.
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01-18-2009, 06:30 PM	#3
nohwheregirl THE Mystery Machine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Posts: 1,057	How totally random. "Right down the Line" is one of my favorite songs. The only actual "news" article I could find about it was the one they linked to on Wikipedia from a Scottish outlet. Although I haven't done a Lexis-Nexis search or anything, that seems a little bizzare. Even the article above just sort of mentions the disappearance in passing. I'm sorry to hear that he's had such a rough battle with alcoholism. Maybe it's not bigger news because people figured his days were numbered anyway? It sounds terrible, but it might be true. It's not like the guy is Paul McCartney, but he's had some pretty big hits. ETA: To be safe, I also checked Snopes due to the lack of actual news coverage on this. I didn't find any entries.

01-18-2009, 07:40 PM	#4
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	That is a long time to be missing
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01-18-2009, 08:10 PM	#6
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	see you think is Fake WGN America is saying that theses show's are coming but I don't belive Wikipedia. #1 Captain Planted and The Planetters #2 Richie Rich #3 Back to The Future Tha Animated Series #4 Fievel's The American Tales #5 Richie Rich.

01-20-2009, 05:30 AM	#7
Cori aka ChrisSCrush Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 30, 2001 Location: USA and still trying to be proud of it! Posts: 2,070	This seems to be well-known among bloggers but no one else seems to care. Thanks for bringing it up.

01-23-2009, 09:51 PM	#11
SitcomsAreTheWay Retro Sitcoms Fanatic Forum Regular Join Date: May 12, 2002 Location: NY Posts: 612	Wikipedia? Anyone can add info on there and in many instances the info is inaccurate. But the name didn't ring a bell until I saw the title, "Baker Street". If he is in fact missing then I hope he'll be found safe and sound.

02-17-2009, 11:39 PM	#12
cmyweb Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 04, 2009 Posts: 85	New blog post: http://unsolveditn.blogspot.com/2009...er-street.html

02-18-2009, 01:04 AM	#13
nohwheregirl THE Mystery Machine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Posts: 1,057	Screw the blogs, there's an actual news source on this now, but the article is saying that the internet rumors are just that. Here's the article from The Guardian. He's in hiding being cared for by a friend, according to the author.

02-21-2009, 07:02 AM	#15
Cori aka ChrisSCrush Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 30, 2001 Location: USA and still trying to be proud of it! Posts: 2,070	Thanks, I was worried and now feel better.