'Highwaymen' folk singer Dave Fisher dies in NY

[May 14, 2010]  NEW YORK (AP) -- Dave Fisher of the popular 1960s folk group the Highwaymen has died.

His wife, Dr. Elaine K. Haagen, said Thursday that Fisher died of a bone marrow disease last week at their home in Rye, N.Y. He was 69.

The group was formed in 1958 while its five members were freshmen at Wesleyan University. Fisher was the lead singer. By 1961, the Highwaymen had a No. 1 hit with the spiritual "Michael, Row the Boat Ashore." It was released under the title "Michael."

Haagen says a memorial service is planned for June 13 at the Clearview School in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. Fisher had been on the board of directors there.

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