Guitarist and singer-songwriter Tim Krekel has died at the age of 58, after his health deteriorated following surgery for cancer.
Krekel, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, released eight albums over the course of his career and collaborated over the years with the likes of Jimmy Buffett, Bo Diddley, Billy Swann and Kris Kristofferson. His songs were recorded by a number of other artists, including Crystal Gayle, who scored a hit with 'Turning Away'.
He is survived by his wife Deborah, and four children.