Rafferty Gerry Vedic birth chart profile
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Rafferty Gerry

• Remembering (Jan 4, 2011)

★ April 16, 1947 · Paisley, Scotland
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Moon Sign
Aquarius
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Sun Sign
Aries
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Ascendant
Gemini
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Nakshatra
Dhanishta
Birth Star
Work in teamEntertain/MusicSingerGuitaristDivorceeDestiny Number 6Soul Number 9Personality Number 3
Biography

Who is Rafferty Gerry?

Scottish musician, a folk and pop singer, guitarist and songwriter. Rafferty is best known for his work with "Stealers Wheel." Their single, "Stuck in the Middle with You," became an international hit. Born to a Scottish mother and Irish father, he was the youngest of three children. As a child, he was exposed to a wide variety of music, ranging from Catholic hymns to traditional folk music to ’50s pop songs. His father, although deaf, sang Irish rebel songs, and Rafferty and his two brothers, Joe and Jim, sang harmony. By the time he was 21, he was well on his way to a professional music career when he met Billy Connolly who, with Tam Harvey, was performing in a duo called the "Humblebums." Turning the group into a trio, they quickly became a major success in England. Tension soon erupted between the members, however, and after Harvey left the group in 1970, they released only two more albums. Rafferty and Connolly parted ways in 1971. Rafferty’s next move was joining the band "Stealers Wheel," a promising band from the mid-1970s, but after releasing just three albums, the turbulent group broke up in 1975. Legal battles from that split kept him from recording until 1978 when he signed with United Artists. He released his solo album, "City To City," that year. One of the songs, "Baker Street," was extremely successful, but his reclusive nature and decision not to tour the United States in support of the album caused a rift with his management. Despite this, "City To City" sold more than five million copies worldwide. Throughout the 1980s, Rafferty released several pop albums in Great Britain and remained popular. In 1992, he recorded "On a Wing and a Prayer," which chronicled the breakup of his marriage, and in 1994, he reworked and released several "Stealers Wheel" songs. Died in Stroud, England on 4 January 2011, age 63. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Gerry Rafferty (Gerard Rafferty)

Born: 16 April 1947, Paisley, United Kingdom

Overview

Gerry Rafferty was a Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for his work with the folk-rock band Stealers Wheel and for his influential solo career. He rose to prominence in the early 1970s with Stealers Wheel and achieved international solo fame with the 1978 hit "Baker Street" from the album City to City. Rafferty’s work blends acoustic folk roots with pop and soft rock, featuring memorable melodies and his distinctive vocal delivery.

Career highlights

  • With Stealers Wheel, released the debut album Stealers Wheel (1972) and the follow-up Ferguslie Park (1973).
  • Hit singles include "Stuck in the Middle with You" (Stealers Wheel, 1972) and, as a solo artist, "Baker Street" (1978) and "Right Down the Line" (1979).
  • Solo albums include City to City (1978) and Night Owl (1979); both helped establish Rafferty as a leading figure in late-1970s pop-rock.
  • His signature song "Baker Street" remains a defining track of the era and is frequently included in classic-rock playlists and soundtracks.

Public profile and media

There are no widely publicized official social media profiles for Gerry Rafferty. Public discussion of his work occurs through music journalism, fan pages, and archival interviews. Estate and rights management have been handled by labels and collaborators associated with his catalog.

News and legacy

Rafferty passed away in January 2011. Since then, his music has been celebrated through retrospectives, reissues, and tributes that underscore his impact on rock and pop songwriting. His songs, especially Baker Street, continue to receive radio play and appear in various media, contributing to his enduring legacy.

Recent projects

As a deceased artist, there are no new personal projects. Record labels and publishers have issued compilations and remasters to preserve and promote his catalog for new generations of listeners.

Discography – highlights

  • Stealers Wheel — Stealers Wheel (1972)
  • Stealers Wheel — Ferguslie Park (1973)
  • Gerry Rafferty — City to City (1978)
  • Gerry Rafferty — Night Owl (1979)
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Which Raj Yogas are in Rafferty Gerry's birth chart?

2 FOUND

Rafferty Gerry's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga and 1 challenging combination, including Gaja Kesari Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Rafferty Gerry live through?

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Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Rafferty Gerry, in order.

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What do Rafferty Gerry's numerology numbers say?

Rafferty Gerry's core numbers are Destiny 6, Soul Urge 9, Personality 3, Karmic Debt 33.

◎Destiny
6

Chaldean Destiny 6 indicates service and harmony as your expression. It supports counseling, teaching, design, healing, and community responsibility.

❖Soul Urge
9

Chaldean Soul 9 desires purpose and compassion. It seeks to serve, forgive, and complete cycles with wisdom.

◇Personality
3

Chaldean Personality 3 appears expressive, social, and creative. Others often see charm, optimism, and communication skills.

⚖Karmic Debt
33

Master Number 33 in Chaldean numerology amplifies compassion, healing, and teaching. It supports upliftment through service and mature love.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1970
Social
Left group 1970 (Left "The Humblebums")
1975
Social
Left group 1975 (Left "Stealers Wheel")
1975
Financial
Worst Period 1975 (Three years of legal problems with previous band)
1978
Career
Contracts, agreements 1978 (Signed with United Artists)
1994
Relationship
Divorce dates 1994
1994
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1994 (Released album)
2011
Death
Death, Cause unspecified 4 January 2011 in Stroud (Age 63)
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