Everyone's heard of the 1960s psychedelic folk music movement, but what about the lesser-known subgenre of freak folk?

On Friday, April 4, it was confirmed that underground folk legend, cartoonist and painter Michael Hurley — who was influential to a generation of singer-songwriters including Will Oldham and Lucinda ...

Hurley, a favorite of Cat Power and Lucinda Williams, was 'the purveyor of an eccentric genius and compassionate wit.' ...

Folk singer and songwriter Michael Hurley passed away in Astoria, Oregon, on April 3, 2025. Dubbed as the 'Godfather of freak folk', Hurley had an unconventional music career. With over 30 albums ...

Known as the “Godfather of freak folk,” he alone was Snock, his family said. “There is no other. Friends, family, and the music community deeply mourn his loss,” they added. Quinn called ...

“The ‘Godfather of freak folk’ was for a prolific half-century the purveyor of an eccentric genius and compassionate wit. He alone was Snock. There is no other.” His publicist confirmed to ...

Michael Hurley, a legendary singer-songwriter known as the “Godfather of freak folk” has died. He was 83. His family announced his death through his record label — No Quarter Records — on ...

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"The 'Godfather of freak folk' was for a prolific half-century the purveyor of an eccentric genius and compassionate wit. He alone was Snock. There is no other." The statement concluded ...