Richard Fariña
American singer-songwriter and author
Born
March 8th, 1937
88 years ago
Died
1966
59 years ago — 29 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Fariña contributed to the folk music revival of the 1960s through his songs and literary works. Collaborated with his wife, Mimi Baez, and gained recognition for the album 'Celebration for a Grey Day' released in 1965. Authored the novel 'Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me', published in 1966, which gained a cult following. His artistic career was cut short by his untimely death in a motorcycle accident in 1966.
Released the album 'Celebration for a Grey Day'
Wrote the novel 'Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me'
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