George Gerdes, Singer, Songwriter and Character Actor, Dies at 72

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He worked onstage for Aaron Sorkin and Sam Shepard and appeared onscreen in 'The X-Files,' 'Bosch' and 'The 11th Green.'

his songs"were effectively balanced between overt humor — which doesn't mean silliness so much as seriousness infused with fun — and starker, more moving numbers."

Terre Roche, the founding member of the vocal group The Roches who introduced Gerdes to Johns, described his style toin a statement:"George's songs and performances were unlike anything I've ever heard before or since. The songs were beautifully crafted.

 

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