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Owain Phyfe | |
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 Owain Phyfe plays for an audience at a Renaissance fair in 2003 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Owen Fite |
| Born | April 9, 1949 |
| Died | September 5, 2012 (aged 63)[1] |
| Genres | Folk Medieval Renaissance |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | guitar/vocals |
| Website | www.owainphyfe.com |
Owain Phyfe (April 9, 1949 – September 5, 2012) was an American vocalist, instrumentalist, composer, and the founder of Nightwatch Recording, which concentrates on Renaissance and Medieval music. He lived in Berkley, Michigan, United States, often playing at O'Mara's Restaurant when he wasn't traveling the Renaissance circuit. He died from pancreatic cancer on September 5, 2012.[1] The following day performers and fans held an all night wake in his honor.
- ^ a b Jerry Wolffe of The Oakland Press (2012-09-13). "Renaissance Musician Owain 'Phyfe' Fite Dies at 62". theoaklandpress.com. Retrieved 2013-04-05.