Michael Hurley, a unique guitarist and songwriter known as the ‘Godfather of freak folk,’ died last week at the age of 83.

A folk troubadour with an eclectic style, he built a devoted following for his songs about love, death, drinking and a ...

Michael Hurley passed away last week at 83, leaving behind a legacy of untethered folk. Read our appreciation of his beloved album 'Armchair Boogie.' ...

Michael Hurley, the singer-songwriter known as the “Godfather of freak folk,” has died. Hurley passed away earlier this month ...

Michael Hurley, a groundbreaking folk musician, died on April 3, shortly days after he played three concerts over as many days.

On Friday, April 4, it was confirmed that underground folk legend, cartoonist and painter Michael Hurley — who was ...

Folk singer and songwriter Michael Hurley passed away in Astoria, Oregon, on April 3, 2025. Dubbed as the 'Godfather of freak ...

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The influential singer/songwriter was a part of the Greenwich Village folk music scene of the 1960s and 1970s.

The Godfather of freak folk, Michael Hurley, died on April 3 at the age of 83. His songs often mixed humor, unusual ...

The family of folk singer Michael Hurley, known as the "Godfather of freak folk," revealed on Thursday that Hurley has died.

Michael Hurley, the eccentric singer and songwriter who pioneered the "freak-folk" movement and inspired generations of ...