Scottish singer-songwriter Rab Noakes has died aged 75.
“My dear and old friend Rab Noakes has died suddenly in hospital today,” she said.
“I am shocked. We had so much in common – The Everly Brothers, the Flying Burrito Brothers and an enduring love of songs, particularly traditionalBefore setting up production company Neon with his wife, Noakes worked for the BBC for eight years., said: “All of us at BBC Scotland are deeply saddened to hear the news about Rab Noakes.
“His contribution to music in Scotland cannot be overstated, alongside some remarkable programmes he made here at the BBC. Such sad news about our own Rab Noakes. A huge loss. He hired me at Radio Scotland and as a producer he taught me so much about the country-pop music we both loved.
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