Scottish singer-songwriter Rab Noakes dies at 75

Singer, songwriter Rab Noakes founded Stealers Wheel and was also a solo performer who put out more than 20 albums and made an appearance in renowned events such as Celtic Connections. Noakes worked as a senior music producer at the BBC before starting his own production company.

Noakes frequent musical partners included Dickson, who referred to him as ‘my beloved and old buddy.’
She also wrote on Twitter that she was startled. They had a lot in common, including their mutual love of traditional music, ‘The Everly Brothers’, and ‘The Flying Burrito Brothers’. She added that she wishes him a peaceful rest.


Writer, Val McDermid posted that he is in tears after hearing the news of Rab Noakes' death. He said that he had the privileged of knowing this talented, kind, open-hearted and generous man since he was 14 years old. He had never known a kinder soul or a better guitarist. He said he was being his typically positive self only a few days ago when they last messaged him.

Other well-known members of Scotland's artistic community also published memorial tributes.
Rab Noakes was described as a gentleman and an outstanding musician by Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis. Being with him was always enjoyable and educational , she said.

Horse McDonald, a singer-songwriter, said Noakes was a "giant of a guy" who will be "sorely missed."

FAQs

1. Since when did writer Val McDermid know Rab Noakes?
Writer Val McDermid had known Rab Noakes since he was 14.

2. Where did Noakes work as a senior music producer?
Noakes worked as a senior music producer at BBC.