About Henry Gaffney
Lived 1949 – 2010 (aged 60–61). Henry Gaffney was an American composer and singer-songwriter.
Henry Gaffney (1949–2010) was an American singer-songwriter and composer. He initially recorded as a solo artist, releasing the albums "Waiting for a Wind" and "On Again Off Again". In his later career he composed and wrote for other artists, most notably Roberta Flack, The Pointer Sisters, The Four Tops, Judy Collins, Jennifer Warnes, and Glen Campbell. He also composed for film and television, notably for the soundtrack to the television show "Fame", receiving gold and platinum records for his work.
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Who was Henry Gaffney?
American singer-songwriter and composer
When was Henry Gaffney born?
Henry Gaffney was born in 1949.
When did Henry Gaffney die?
Henry Gaffney died in 2010.
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Henry Gaffney was a composer and singer-songwriter.
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Henry Gaffney was American.
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