Roger Whittaker, Durham Town folk singer, dies aged 87
nme.comBild, confirmed that Whittaker passed on Wednesday, September 13 in a hospital in the south of France.It is with great sadness we share the news of Roger's passing at age 87.
His life, artistry and legacy has meant so…Posted by Roger Whittaker on Monday, September 18, 2023“Roger was an iconic artist, a wonderful husband and father.
He touched so many hearts with his music throughout his life and will always live on in our memories,” his family shared in a statement.The folk singer was born in in Nairobi, Kenya, in 1936, while his parents were from Staffordshire, England.
He was raised around music. Whittaker’s grandfather sang in various clubs and his father played the violin.He went on to study medicine after doing national service in Kenya.While studying for his degree, he sang in local clubs and wrote his own songs.
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