Wainwright: My father threatened to kill me

The father of singer Rufus Wainwright threatened to kill his son because of an article in Rolling Stone magazine, it has been revealed.

Rufus was not impressed when his father, singer Loudon Wainwright III, appeared in the popular magazine and was quick to remind him that his recent popularity was only down to his (Rufus') success.

But Louden reacted angrily to the taunts.

"There was no physical - he threatened to kill me, he didn't try to kill me," said Rufus.

"But he was serious. I had to leave the house at the time because he was so angry."