Where is Gabrielle Drake now?
She lives in Wenlock Abbey in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, in a house she bought in 1983 with her husband, South African-born artist Louis de Wet, who died in 2018. They renovated their home over several years as an artistic project and, in 2004, he described it as “the most beautiful building site in the world”.
Who is Gabrielle Drake married to?
Louis de Wettm. 1977
Gabrielle Drake/Spouse
Who owns Nick Drake’s music?
Blue Raincoat Publishing
It was announced on Tuesday that Blue Raincoat Publishing signed a deal with the estate of Nick Drake to acquire the singer-songwriter’s entire back catalog of recorded music. Drake, who died in 1974 at the age of 26, only released three albums before his death: Five Leaves Left, Bryter Layter, and Pink Moon.
Who was Nick Drake’s sister?
Gabrielle Drake
Nick Drake/Sisters
Why did Nick Drake suicide?
During the early hours of 25 November 1974, Drake died at his home from an overdose of amitriptyline, an antidepressant.
Who is Gabrielle Drake, sister of Nick Drake?
A sumptuous new book compiled by his actress sister, Gabrielle Drake, contains a wealth of material never seen before, including extracts from the diary their father Rodney kept, as he and Molly battled desperately to help their son. After tea Nick and I had a good discussion.
How did Molly Drake find out Nick Drake had died?
Naw (the Drakes’ housemaid) had looked in on Nick at 11.45, found him lying across the bed and called to Molly. She went in and found him dead. After desperate phone calls we got Ackroyd and, shortly after, an ambulance which was, of course, too late. Ackroyd had declared Nick to be dead and to have been so for some hours.
What was last 10 days of Nick Drake’s life?
A new book compiled by his actress sister Gabrielle sheds new light on the last days of the iconic musician’s life. HE remains one of music’s most revered songwriters, his life and promise cruelly cut short.
Why did Nick Drake become a cult hero?
Although none of them initially sold well, he was to become a cult hero and fans still travel from afar to visit his grave.