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The Pentangle
127,279 listeners
Pentangle (or The Pentangle), along with Fairport Convention, were one of the shining lights in the modernisation of British folk music in … read morePentangle (or The Pentangle), along with Fairport Convention, were one of the shining lights in the modernisation of British folk music in the 1960s. Rather than adding elements of rock music, however, they leaned toward jazz, supplement… read morePentangle (or The Pentangle), along with Fairport Convention, were one of the shining lights in the modernisation of British folk music in the 1960s. Rather than adding elements of rock music, however, they leaned toward jazz, supplementing twin acoustic guitars with jazzy drums and acoustic bass… read more -
Mellow Candle
20,091 listeners
Mellow Candle was an Irish progressive folk rock band of the 70s. Though sometimes compared to Renaissance, Pentangle, and Fairport Convent… read moreMellow Candle was an Irish progressive folk rock band of the 70s. Though sometimes compared to Renaissance, Pentangle, and Fairport Convention, Mellow Candle had a distinctive sound driven by the interweaving harmonies of singers Clodagh… read moreMellow Candle was an Irish progressive folk rock band of the 70s. Though sometimes compared to Renaissance, Pentangle, and Fairport Convention, Mellow Candle had a distinctive sound driven by the interweaving harmonies of singers Clodagh Simonds and Alison Williams, the melodic bass playing of Fr… read more -
Spirogyra
27,213 listeners
Spirogyra is an English progressive folk band that recorded three albums between 1971 and 1973, with further original albums in 2009 and 20… read moreSpirogyra is an English progressive folk band that recorded three albums between 1971 and 1973, with further original albums in 2009 and 2011. Martin Cockerham (vocals/guitar, born 1950; died 5 April 2018) and Mark Francis originally for… read moreSpirogyra is an English progressive folk band that recorded three albums between 1971 and 1973, with further original albums in 2009 and 2011. Martin Cockerham (vocals/guitar, born 1950; died 5 April 2018) and Mark Francis originally formed Spirogyra as a duo in Bolton, Lancashire, UK in the summ… read more -
Trader Horne
25,017 listeners
Trader Horne was a British folk duo formed in 1969 by the former Fairport Convention singer Judy Dyble and Jackie McAuley, who had been org… read moreTrader Horne was a British folk duo formed in 1969 by the former Fairport Convention singer Judy Dyble and Jackie McAuley, who had been organist and guitarist with Them. The duo released one single, "Sheena", with a Judy Dyble … read moreTrader Horne was a British folk duo formed in 1969 by the former Fairport Convention singer Judy Dyble and Jackie McAuley, who had been organist and guitarist with Them. The duo released one single, "Sheena", with a Judy Dyble song on the flipside, "Morning Way", which became … read more -
Steeleye Span
168,357 listeners
Steeleye Span formed in 1969 from members of Fairport Convention and out of the ashes of Sweeney's Men creating a distinctive fusion o… read moreSteeleye Span formed in 1969 from members of Fairport Convention and out of the ashes of Sweeney's Men creating a distinctive fusion of both British folk with electric rock music. The resulting first version of the band was formed b… read moreSteeleye Span formed in 1969 from members of Fairport Convention and out of the ashes of Sweeney's Men creating a distinctive fusion of both British folk with electric rock music. The resulting first version of the band was formed by ex-Fairport bassist Ashley Hutchings and built around two … read more -
Strawbs
104,016 listeners
Strawbs are an English rock band founded in 1964. Led throughout by talented musician Dave Cousins, they are best-known for their folk-rock… read moreStrawbs are an English rock band founded in 1964. Led throughout by talented musician Dave Cousins, they are best-known for their folk-rock and progressive rock albums of the 1970s and for including Sandy Denny as an early member of the … read moreStrawbs are an English rock band founded in 1964. Led throughout by talented musician Dave Cousins, they are best-known for their folk-rock and progressive rock albums of the 1970s and for including Sandy Denny as an early member of the band (before she joined Fairport Convention) and Rick Wakema… read more -
Pearls Before Swine
78,063 listeners
Pearls Before Swine was an American psychedelic folk band formed by Tom Rapp in 1965 in Melbourne, Florida, United States. The group signed… read morePearls Before Swine was an American psychedelic folk band formed by Tom Rapp in 1965 in Melbourne, Florida, United States. The group signed to ESP Disk and recorded One Nation Underground, a fairly successful release that was followed by… read morePearls Before Swine was an American psychedelic folk band formed by Tom Rapp in 1965 in Melbourne, Florida, United States. The group signed to ESP Disk and recorded One Nation Underground, a fairly successful release that was followed by the anti-war Balaklava (1968). In the next few years, Rapp … read more -
Fairport Convention
325,359 listeners
Fairport Convention is often credited with being one of the first English folk rock bands. Formed in 1967, Fairport rapidly developed from playing cover versions of American 'west coast' music to an individual style which melded rock music with traditional English folk tunes and songs.… read more -
Mark Fry
81,537 listeners
Mark Fry (born in Epping, Essex, on 4 November 1952) is an English psychedelic folk musician and also a painter. He is best known for his a… read moreMark Fry (born in Epping, Essex, on 4 November 1952) is an English psychedelic folk musician and also a painter. He is best known for his album "Dreaming with Alice", released in 1972, which has been hailed by critics as a psyc… read moreMark Fry (born in Epping, Essex, on 4 November 1952) is an English psychedelic folk musician and also a painter. He is best known for his album "Dreaming with Alice", released in 1972, which has been hailed by critics as a psychedelic folk classic. In 1970 Fry enrolled at the Accademia… read more -
Sandy Denny
147,537 listeners
Sandy Denny (Alexandra Elene Maclean Denny, 6 January, 1947 – 21 April, 1978) was an English singer and songwriter, perhaps best known as t… read moreSandy Denny (Alexandra Elene Maclean Denny, 6 January, 1947 – 21 April, 1978) was an English singer and songwriter, perhaps best known as the lead singer for the folk rock band Fairport Convention. She has been described as "the pre… read moreSandy Denny (Alexandra Elene Maclean Denny, 6 January, 1947 – 21 April, 1978) was an English singer and songwriter, perhaps best known as the lead singer for the folk rock band Fairport Convention. She has been described as "the pre-eminent British folk rock singer". After briefly worki… read more