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Nick Drake, born Nicholas Rodney Drake on June 19, 1948, in Rangoon, Burma, was an English singer-songwriter known for his gentle, melancholic songs that have posthumously found a wide and appreciative audience. Growing up in Tanworth-in-Arden, England, Drake was educated at Marlborough College and later studied at Cambridge University, though his passion for music led him to drop out and pursue a career in London's burgeoning folk scene. His debut album, 'Five Leaves Left' (1969), introduced his intricate guitar work and soft, whispery vocals, but failed to make a significant commercial impact at the time. This pattern continued with his subsequent albums, 'Bryter Layter' (1970) and 'Pink Moon' (1972), both of which received critical acclaim but little commercial success, contributing to Drake's deepening depression. Struggling with mental health issues and disillusioned by his lack of recognition, Drake lived reclusively in his final years, passing away on November 25, 1974, at the age of 26 from an overdose of antidepressants, which was ruled as suicide. Decades after his death, Drake's music has been rediscovered, with his delicate compositions and poetic lyrics influencing a wide range of musicians and earning him a significant place in music history as a cult figure whose work has transcended his tragic life story.