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My Take
That saxophone hook in "Baker Street" is one of the most haunting sounds in pop, and it's pure Rafferty: melancholy and warmth braided together. What moves me about him is how a working-class kid from Paisley turned introspection into craft, first with Stealers Wheel's "Stuck in the Middle with You" and then a run of beautifully understated solo songs. He never seemed built for the spotlight's noise; his gift was quiet observation set to melody. Years after his death in 2011, his music still rewards solitary late-night listening. A songwriter's songwriter, in the best sense.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gerry Rafferty
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェリー・ラファティ
- Reading
- じぇりー・らふぁてぃ
- Born
- April 16, 1947 – January 4, 2011
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Boar
- Origin
- Paisley, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / singer / songwriter / guitarist / recording artist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.gerryrafferty.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/officialgerryrafferty/
- Xhttps://x.com/therealrafferty
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerry%20Rafferty
Frequently asked questions
When was Gerry Rafferty born?
April 16, 1947 – January 4, 2011.
Where is Gerry Rafferty from?
Gerry Rafferty is from Paisley, United Kingdom.
What does Gerry Rafferty do?
Gerry Rafferty works as singer-songwriter, singer, songwriter, guitarist, recording artist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.