Nick Drake was the brother of Gabrielle Drake. Nick was an English singer-songwriter who died very young. Gabriella played Gay Ellis in UFO. Siblings at the heart of the Sixties and Seventies.
Nick was a beautiful singer and gorgeous guitarist, now widely recognised as one the greatest musicians of his generation. His profound sensibilities, haunting wistful voice and unique acoustic guitar playing created some of the most poetic songs of all time like Pink Moon and Fruit Tree. My own personal favourite is Northern Sky from 1970.
Gabriella has written a book about her brother, along with Joe Boyd. You can hear them discussing Nick and their book in an interview on UK radio 4. Its very insightful.
Bet he doesnt look half as good in a Bacofoil skirt and a purple wig..
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