Joe Egan, one of the founders of Stealers Wheel, co-wrote 'Stuck in the Middle with You' and shared vocals on the single with Gerry Rafferty.
Gerry Rafferty, left, and Joe Egan of Stealers Wheel posed for photographers in April 1974 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Scottish musicians founded the pop-rock band and created its biggest hit, "Stuck in the Middle with You."Joe Egan, a key member of Stealers Wheel and co-creator of the band’s biggest hit, has died at age 77.and shared vocals on the song with Rafferty.
Rafferty proved to be the best-known member of Stealers Wheel over the years, moving on to a solo career that included the late ‘70s hits “Baker Street,” “Right Down the Line” and “Night Owl.” However, Egan was highly instrumental to the Stealers Wheel sound, via his songwriting, vocals and contributions on keyboard and guitar.
“A couple of years ago, at a mutual friend’s house, I had the pleasure of meeting and sitting with Joe,” Ian Connor said. “We played and sang some of his songs, something I’ll never forget ... what a gentleman. I’ve been performing ‘Back On The Road’ for decades. R.I.P. Joe.”
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