Seattle Folk Legend Dick Foley Passes at 85

0:00Seattle fold pioneer Dick Foley has passed away at 85 after a long illness. The Grammy nominated singer fronted the Brothers 4 in the folk revival days and later became an Emmy-winning host at K-O-M-O-TV. Formed in the late 1950s with his University of Washington Fratt Brothers, the group scored big with their hit Greenfields, which hit number 2 on the charts and earned 3 Grammy nons in 1961. They also got an Oscar nomination for the Green Leaves of Summer from the Alamo soundtrack. Foley's widow Mary highlighted his warmth, compassion, and humor that drew people close, rooted in his faith and family love. Band made Bob Flick called him the lead voice early on, a quiet guy who cracked up the crew reciting comedy bits on tour. Foley shifted to TV in the 80s, hosting Northwest Afternoon and other shows for 16 years, even bringing his old band on air. After K-O-M-O, he handled audio-visual work at Virginia Mason and M.C.'s Seattle Charities

1:00while serving on boards for diabetes, cystic fibrosis, and cancer groups. His influence echoes in today's harmonies from artists like Brandy Carlyle and the Brothers 4, keeps performing. Foley's legacy rolls on strong-in. Seattle's music scene, you've been listening to Vancouver News today, AI-powered local news.