Some fans have expressed anger at the fake report saying it was reckless, distressing and hurtful to fans of the much loved singer. He's still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet,” they said. “ He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. On Wednesday (September 14) the singer's reps officially confirmed that Donovan is not dead. Some pointed out that the news had not been carried on any major Scottish network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of a singer of Donovan's stature would be major news across networks.Ī recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that a large majority (93%) of respondents think those Donovan death rumors are not funny anymore.ĭonovan Death Hoax Dismissed Since Singer Is ‘Alive And Well’ Where as some trusting fans believed the post, others were immediately skeptical of the report, perhaps learning their lesson from the huge amount of fake death reports emerging about celebrities over recent months. And as usual, Twittersphere was frenzied over the death hoax. Hundreds of fans immediately started writing their messages of condolence on the Facebook page, expressing their sadness that the talented 76-year-old singer and songwriter was dead. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.” ET on Tuesday (September 13, 2022), our beloved singer Donovan passed away.
Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the Scottish singer’s passing: “ At about 11 a.m.
Donovan’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Rumors of the singer’s alleged demise gained traction on Tuesday after a ‘ R.I.P. Thankfully, the singer best known for hit songs like Mellow Yellow, Sunshine Superman or Colours is alive and well. However the September 2022 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. News of singer Donovan’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. But the version to look out for must surely be the 1970 recording by Eartha Kitt from her album Sentimental Eartha.Is Donovan secretly gay and hiding in the closet? The song has been covered at least a dozen times by the likes of Butthole Surfers, Steve Hillage and even Neil from The Young Ones. It's hard to think of another record this side of the Beatles which taps into the 60s zeitgeist so comprehensively. George Harrison wrote a few lines for the song which were not recorded and Donovan now sings the Quiet One’s 'lost verse' when he performs “Hurdy Gurdy Man” live. Eventually the task fell to session player and future Blue Mink guitarist Alan Parker who, under the circumstances (no pressure, then?), played an absolute blinder. Don originally wanted Hendrix to play on the record, but Jimi was unavailable and so was second choice Jimmy Page. It combines elements of everything that made Donovan’s records so beguiling: psychedelic whimsy, eastern influences, otherworldly vocals and a killer guitar solo. Written alongside the Beatles in India during their 1968 visit to study Transcendental Meditation under the Maharishi, “Hurdy Gurdy Man” is a 3-minute psych masterpiece and one of the most original pop singles of the 60s. With so many classics to choose from, picking Donovan’s best track was never going to be an easy task, but after much deliberation I’m opting for this one.