Musician. For over three decades, he was a highly regarded singer-songwriter with styles ranging from pop to jazz. At age 20, he signed a recording contract with Columbia where he put his guitar and singing abilities on Bob Dylan's "Bringing It All Back Home" album. He also recorded with Janis Ian, Helen Reddy, Peggy Lee and Mel Tormé. When Paul McCartney was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, McCartney asked Rankin to perform his version of "Blackbird". His solo recordings included "Inside", "A Song For You", "Here in My Heart", "Peaceful", "Hiding in Myself", "Professional Dreamer", " Mind Dusters", "Silver Morning" and "Like A Seed". He died of cancer.
Musician. For over three decades, he was a highly regarded singer-songwriter with styles ranging from pop to jazz. At age 20, he signed a recording contract with Columbia where he put his guitar and singing abilities on Bob Dylan's "Bringing It All Back Home" album. He also recorded with Janis Ian, Helen Reddy, Peggy Lee and Mel Tormé. When Paul McCartney was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, McCartney asked Rankin to perform his version of "Blackbird". His solo recordings included "Inside", "A Song For You", "Here in My Heart", "Peaceful", "Hiding in Myself", "Professional Dreamer", " Mind Dusters", "Silver Morning" and "Like A Seed". He died of cancer.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
