How did folk artist Tucker Zimmerman die?

Tucker Zimmerman died of asphyxiation in a house fire in Belgium.

Who was Tucker Zimmerman associated with?

Tucker Zimmerman was an American folk artist known for his cult following in Europe and his 2024 collaboration with the band Big Thief.

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Cult Folk Icon Tucker Zimmerman Dies in Belgian Fire

Q: When did Tucker Zimmerman release 'Dance of Love'?

Tucker Zimmerman's collaborative album 'Dance of Love' with Big Thief was released in 2024.

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Summary

American folk artist Tucker Zimmerman died in a house fire.
He passed away with his wife of 50 years, Marie-Claire Lambert.
Zimmerman was 84 and known for his work with Big Thief.

Cult Folk Icon Tucker Zimmerman Dies in Belgian Fire

Cult American folk artist Tucker Zimmerman died on Saturday, January 17, in a house fire at his home in Belgium. He was 84 years old and passed away with his wife of 50 years, Marie-Claire Lambert, succumbing to asphyxiation. Zimmerman, born in San Francisco in 1941, initially studied music theory and composition before turning to folk music in 1965.

After receiving a Fulbright scholarship to study in Rome, Zimmerman established a European foothold, meeting his wife, Marie-Claire, in 1967. He released his debut album, 'Ten Songs by Tucker Zimmerman,' in 1968, produced by Tony Visconti and later lauded by David Bowie. Ejected to Belgium in 1970, Zimmerman built a dedicated following and released several acclaimed albums, including 'Over Here in Europe' and 'Word Games'.

He also took a hiatus from performing between 1984 and 1996 to focus on writing fiction and poetry, and composing for ensembles. His final release was the 2024 collaborative album 'Dance of Love' with Big Thief. The label 4AD confirmed his death in a recent press release.