‘Highwaymen’ folk singer Dave Fisher dies in N.Y.
Published 8:59 am Thursday, May 13, 2010
NEW YORK — Dave Fisher, 69, lead singer of the popular 1960s folk group the Highwaymen has died.
His wife, Dr. Elaine K. Haagen, said today that Fisher died of a bone marrow disease last week at their home in Rye, N.Y.
The group was formed in 1958 while its five members were freshmen at Wesleyan University. By 1961, the Highwaymen had a No. 1 hit with the spiritual “Michael, Row the Boat Ashore.” It was released under the title “Michael.”
Haagen says a memorial service is planned for June 13 at the Clearview School in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. Fisher had been on the board of directors there.
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