Judy Henske

Judy Henske
Birth nameJudith Anne Henske
Born(1936-12-20)December 20, 1936
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedApril 27, 2022(2022-04-27) (aged 85)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals

Judith Anne Henske (December 20, 1936 – April 27, 2022) was an American folk singer-songwriter. Her 1963 recording of "High Flying Bird" was a well known folk-rock song. Her 1969 album Farewell Aldebaran was very popular.

Henske died on April 27, 2022 from a long-illness in Los Angeles, California at the age of 85.

References

  1. ↑ An Evening with Judy Henske & Jerry Yester Celebrating Farewell Aldebaran
  2. ↑ Unterberger, Richie (2002). Turn! Turn! Turn!: the 60s folk-rock revolution. San Francisco: Backbeat Books. p. 59-60. ISBN 0-87930-703-X.
  3. ↑ Review by Mark Deming, Allmusic.com. Retrieved 30 June 2020
  4. ↑ Barry Alfonso, "Judy Henske, Folk Singer Known for ‘High Flying Bird,’ Dies at 85", Best Classic Bands, April 29, 2022. Retrieved April 30, 2022