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Raphael Ravenscroft dead: 'Baker Street' musician, who played the most famous saxophone solo for just £27, dies aged 60

3716 days ago
The Independent Raphael Ravenscroft, the musician who played the most famous saxophone solo of all time on Gerry Rafferty’s hit record “Baker Street”, has died after a suffering a suspected heart attack. more info

'I was paid £27 for Baker Street sax solo'

3716 days ago
The TelegraphRaphael Ravenscroft, who has died aged 60, received only £27 for his great saxophone solo on Gerry Rafferty's song Baker Street - and the cheque bounced more info

Baker Street saxophonist Raphael Ravenscroft dies

3716 days ago
The TelegraphMusician who found fame almost overnight after release of 1978 Gerry Rafferty track dies following suspected heart attack more info

Gerry Rafferty Exhibition Opening In Hometown

3944 days ago
ContactMusicLate songwriter Gerry Rafferty's life and work will be celebrated at an exhibition in his hometown of Paisley, Scotland.Personal artefacts belonging... more info

Listen to Todd Terje’s eclectic Essential Mix

4164 days ago
Nialler9Norwegian space-disco don Todd Terje provided the latest BBC Essential mix over the weekend and what an eclectic two hours it is. From Steve Miller to Jim Morrison to Men At Work to Lone to Gerry Rafferty, the mix encompasses all styles from funk to ... more info

Street & Stone: Turn

4262 days ago
Here Comes The Flood Dutch bass player Peter van Straten has been a respected sideman throughout this career, providing the low end for Nina Hagen,Eric Burdon, Herman Brood and Billy Preston. Currently living on the sticks of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California, ... more info

Gerry Rafferty Given Posthumous Hometown Honour

4413 days ago
ContactMusicLate songwriter Gerry Rafferty has landed a posthumous honour in his hometown of Paisley, Scotland.Officials have named a street after the Baker... more info

Gerry Rafferty's Girlfriend Loses Legal Battle

4443 days ago
ContactMusicGerry Rafferty's girlfriend has been slapped with a $120,000 (£75,000) legal bill after losing a battle with the late singer's family over his... more info

Bonnie Raitt's first music video in 14 years is 'Right Down the Line'

4639 days ago
L.A. Times - Pop & HissBonnie Raitt's first music video in 14 years is for her version of Gerry Rafferty's song 'Right Down the Line.' The song is from Bonnie Raitt's new album, 'Slipstream.' more info

Jocky Wilson said – and other rock myths

4653 days ago
Guardian MusicWhen the darts star's face popped up behind Dexys Midnight Runners on Top of the Pops in 1982, it looked like a cock-up. Not so …As news spread of the death of two-time Darts World Champion Jocky Wilson last weekend, Twitter was trending and Facebo... more info

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