Iconic star who sang about drugs dies after saying they 'want to go home'
ok.co.ukMichael Brewer, one half of the folk rock duo Brewer & Shipley, famed for their single One Toke Over the Line, has sadly passed away at 80.
Brewer's musical partner, Tom Shipley, 83, shared the news of the singer-songwriter's death on Facebook, following a three-year health struggle. "My friend of 65 years and music partner for over 60, had to go," said Tom, who last saw him at Cox Medical Center Branson in Branson, Missouri on December 14.
Tom shared: "He told me he wanted to go home. He was weak and very tired.They took him home on Sunday and his wife Scarlett called this morning to tell me he was gone.
So tonight I will raise a glass to Michael and drink to all those years, all those miles, all those songs, and all the heavenly audiences we played for." In a heartfelt conclusion to his post, Tom said, "Go with God my [friend].
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