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Gerry Rafferty

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Musician

The Resume

    (April 16, 1947-January 4, 2011)
    Member of The Humblebums (1968-71)
    Frontman for Steelers Wheel (1972-75)
    Recorded 'Stuck In the Middle With You' (with Steelers Wheel)
    As a solo artist recorded 'Baker Street,' 'Right Down the Line,' 'Home and Dry,' 'Night Owl,' 'Get It Right the Next Time,' 'Take the Money and Run,' 'The Royal Mile (Sweet Darlin'),' 'Bring It All Home' and 'Sleepwalkers'

Why he might be annoying:

    He is reclusive.
    Infighting led to the break-up of Steelers Wheel, then legal battles kept him from recording between 1975-78.
    He refused to tour the U.S. to promote 'Baker Street' and its album, 'City To City.'
    There was renewed interest in Steelers Wheels when Quentin Tarantino used 'Stuck In the Middle With You' in his 1992 film 'Reservoir Dogs,' but bitter feelings left no chance for a band reunion.

Why he might not be annoying:

    His father was deaf (but still enjoyed singing).
    To fulfill a contractual obligation after leaving the Humblebums, he recorded a tongue-in-cheek solo album, 'Can I Have My Money Back?'
    As singles, 'Stuck In the Middle With You,' 'Baker Street' and 'Right Down the Line' all sold more than 1 million copies.
    His 'City To City' album sold over 5.5 million copies and his 'Night Owls' album sold over 2.5 million copies.
    The haunting, memorable sax in 'Baker Street' jump started the career of session saxophonist Raphael Ravenscroft, who went on to work with Pink Floyd, Robert Plant, Marvin Gaye, ABBA, America and Kim Carnes.

Credit: Scar Tactics


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 897 Votes: 61.65% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 153 Votes: 48.37% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 28 Votes: 53.57% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 41.18% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 130 Votes: 50.77% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 22 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 26 Votes: 42.31% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 29 Votes: 62.07% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 68 Votes: 57.35% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 141 Votes: 48.23% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 379 Votes: 44.59% Annoying