Bill Fay, the cult British singer-songwriter whose music was later championed by artists like Jeff Tweedy and Nick Cave, leading to a late-career resurgence, has died at the age of 81.
Dead Oceans — the record label that released Fay’s three most albums, which arrived decades after inactivity — confirmed the folk artist’s death on social media Saturday. No cause of death was provided.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bill Fay, who died peacefully this morning in London, aged 81. Bill was a gentle man and a gentleman, wise beyond our times. He was a private person with the biggest of hearts, who wrote immensely moving, meaningful songs that will continue to find people for years to come,” Dead Oceans wrote.
“Only a month before his passing, Bill was busy working on a new album. Our hope is to find a way to finish and…
