Roger Whittaker, Durham Town folk singer, dies aged 87
Folk singer Roger Whittaker, who was known for hits such as 'Durham Town' and 'The Last Farwell', has died at the age of 87.
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Folk singer Roger Whittaker, who was known for hits such as 'Durham Town' and 'The Last Farwell', has died at the age of 87.
The British singer was beloved by fans who enjoyed his German-language songs. "The Last Farewell" was the song that found Whittaker fans in the U.S.
The Kenyan-born British folk singer is famous for his 1982 hit song 'My Land is Kenya' and expert whistling.
The multi-lingual musician was known for his whistling and cultivated a passionate fanbase in Germany over the course of his career after performing there in 1976.
The British singer was beloved by fans who enjoyed his German-language songs. "The Last Farewell" was the song that found Whittaker fans in the U.S.