We explore the life of Nick Drake of until 1968 with Richard Morton Jack, author of Nick Drake: The Life. This authorised biography, written with the involvement of Nick’s sister Gabrielle and Estate, provides unprecedented access to his story through original research, interviews, and personal archives.
In 1968, Nick Drake had all the ingredients for a promising life ahead. Born into a loving, creative family and blessed with a privileged background, he not only possessed striking looks and popularity as a Cambridge undergraduate but also secured a coveted record deal with the UK’s trendiest label, Island. In the first part of Jason Barnard’s extensive interview with Richard, taken from a forthcoming podcast, we trace Nick’s path to Five Leaves Left: Nick Drake: The Way To Five Leaves Left
