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

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

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

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

Michael Hurley, known as the "Godfather of freak folk" has died at 83. He released more than 30 albums in his 60-year career.

Michael Hurley, a beloved underground singer-songwriter who emerged in the Greenwich Village folk scene of the 1960s, has ...

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