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Rab Noakes (Robert Ogilvie Noakes) was born on 13 May, 1947 in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, is a Scottish musician (1947–2022). Discover Rab Noakes's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?

Popular As Robert Ogilvie Noakes
Occupation Singer-songwriter, musician, record producer
Age 75 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 13 May 1947
Birthday 13 May
Birthplace St Andrews, Fife, Scotland
Date of death 11 November, 2022
Died Place Glasgow, Scotland
Nationality Scotland

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1920

The first set consists of new compositions that show his gift for Melody and love of Americana, and includes "Out of Your Sight", influenced by Buddy Holly, a tribute to a 1920s minstrel singer, and a poignant lament for Rafferty.

The second album is dominated by "interpretations" (he hated the word "covers") of songs from early Cliff Richard to Garbage and Beck, along with the skiffle standard "Freight Train", on which he was joined by Jimmie Macgregor, and a finely sung treatment of the traditional "The Two Sisters".

1947

Robert Ogilvie Noakes (13 May 1947 – 11 November 2022) was a Scottish singer-songwriter.

He was at the forefront of Scottish folk music for over 50 years and recorded over 19 studio albums.

He toured folk clubs and often performed at the Glasgow music festival Celtic Connections.

Noakes was born in St Andrews, Fife, on 13 May 1947, and brought up in Cupar.

1963

In 1963, Noakes moved to London and worked for the Civil Service, where he played folk clubs at night.

1967

He returned to Scotland in 1967 and began a duo with Robin McKidd.

They played their first gig at the Glasgow Folk centre.

In the same yea,r he secured a month's residency in Denmark.

1970

In 1970.

Noakes released his first album ,Do You See the Lights, a blend of easy-going country rock which included the songs "Too Old to Die", "Together Forever" and "Somebody Counts on Me".

Noakes released his first album ,Do You See The Lights, in 1970, with a line-up that included McKidd on electric guitar and the Scottish jazz bassist Ronnie Rae.

This recording included the songs "Too Old to Die", "Together Forever" and "Somebody Counts on Me".

1971

In 1971, he was a founding member of the folk rock band Stealers Wheel, along with Gerry Rafferty and Joe Egan.

He played on Rafferty's Can I Have My Money Back, notably "Mary Skeffington".

Noakes was a founding member in 1971 of the folk rock band Stealers Wheel, along with Gerry Rafferty and Joe Egan.

He sang backing vocals and played on Rafferty's first solo album, Can I Have My Money Back, most notably on "Mary Skeffington", a song about Rafferty's mother.

After these sessions, he became an early member of Stealers Wheel, but left them before the release of the band's first album.

1972

He recorded with Lindisfarne in 1972, on the songs "Turn a Deaf Ear", "Nicely Out of Tune", "Together Forever" and "Fog on the Tyne".

Noakes recorded and performed with Lindisfarne, whom he supported on a national tour in 1972, and recorded his songs "Turn a Deaf Ear" on their first album, Nicely Out of Tune, and "Together Forever" on their second, Fog on the Tyne.

Barbara Dickson recorded "Turn a Deaf Ear" on her album Do Right Woman, on which Noakes performed.

In May 1972, the British music magazine NME reported that Noakes was to appear at the Great Western Express Lincoln Festival on 26 May that year.

Other acts to perform in the "Giants of Tomorrow" marquee included Budgie, Skin Alley, Tea & Sympathy, John Martyn, Warhorse and Gnidrolog.

1974

One of Noakes's best-known recordings, "Branch", was released as a single in summer 1974 from his album Red Pump Special, which was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, and produced by Elliot Mazer.

It had considerable airplay on BBC Radio 1, but without making the UK Singles Chart.

1978

The album Restless (1978) was produced by Terry Melcher at Starling Sounds, based at Tittenhurst Park in Ascot, the former home of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, then owned by Ringo Starr.

1980

The albums, Rab Noakes (1980) and Under the Rain (1984) followed, but it was not until 1994 that Standing Up appeared.

Noakes subsequently toured with the Varaflames, containing Pick Withers, Rod Clements and the harmonicist, Fraser Speirs.

Noakes became the senior producer for music programmes on BBC Radio Scotland.

He left to create the production company Neon.

1995

He performed with Lindisfarne for a John Peel concert and in 1995 produced the BBC Radio 2 programme, The Story of Lindisfarne.

One of his best-known recordings, "Branch", from his Red Pump Special album, received airplay on BBC Radio 1.

Noakes' songs have been covered by Lindisfarne and Barbara Dickson.

2007

In November 2007, his album Unlimited Mileage, again with the Varaflames, was released.

2012

In 2012, CDs of Standing Up Again' '(made in 2009) and Just in Case'' (recorded in 2007) were made available, having only been available to download until then.

2015

In 2015, he released the album I'm Walking Here.

2017

On 20 July 2017, he appeared on the BBC quiz programme Eggheads.

2019

It was his 19th solo album and many of the songs tell the story of his working life as a songwriter and performer.

It is a double album containing 26 songs.