Maggie Roche obituary

Singer who brought alto harmonies and quirky songwriting to the folk-pop family trio the RochesMaggie Roche, who has died aged 65, was the eldest of the trio of singing sisters the Roches, whose songs bridged the gap between American folk and pop styles. Maggie brought her low alto voice to the harmonies she wove with her sisters, Terre and Suzzy, in her quirky, often funny but always heartfelt songs.Maggie received her first big break when she and Terre attended a songwriting course led by Paul