Nick Drake, Tim Buckley, Sandy Denny

British folk singer-songwriter

Nick Drake was an English singer-songwriter and musician known for his acoustic, folk-influenced music. Born on June 19, 1948, in Rangoon, Burma (now Yangon, Myanmar), he grew up in a musical family and began playing the guitar at an early age. Drake released three studio albums during his lifetime: "Five Leaves Left" (1969), "Bryter Layter" (1970), and "Pink Moon" (1972). Despite critical acclaim, his work did not achieve widespread commercial success during his lifetime. Drake's introspective and melancholic songs are characterized by his soft vocal delivery and intricate guitar work. His music has subsequently gained a significant cult following and has influenced many artists. Tragically, Nick Drake's life was cut short at the age of 26 due to an overdose of antidepressant medication, which may have been accidental or intentional. Since his death in 1974, Drake's music has continued to be discovered by new generations of fans and musicians.