British Folk
British Folk
| The British folk scene was really bustling during the 1960's and 70's. There was a multitude of great music generated during this time by many artists, Americans included (Paul Simon, Jackson C. Frank, etc). | |
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In addition to Bert Jansch and John Renbourn, who are featured with their own pages, the following artists contributed in the shaping of the folk scene during the '60's and 70's, and continue to this day. Check out www.folkblues.co.uk for more info on British Folk. |
| If you are into British Folk music, then Rockin' World is a must. They have an unbelievable collection of new/used CDs, LPs and videos, including many Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, Davey Graham, Wizz Jones, Dave Evans, Martin Carthy and a host of others. Great selection! Rockin' World also have their own record label including Wizz Jones new CD. | |
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Davey Graham | |
John James |
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Wizz Jones | |
Ralph McTell |
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Martin Carthy | |
Steve Tilston |
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Nic Jones | |
Dave Evans |
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Donovan |
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Davey Graham:
Davey Graham is the legendary Folk, Blues, and Jazz guitarist that started a revolution with his instrumental 'Anji'. The Davey Graham web site has a thorough biography, as well as other interesting information. Davey Graham CDs are currently enjoying a revival, and are available at Rockin' World (They have many hard to find LPs and CDs). Some of his '70's tabs are available at Stefan Grossman's Guitar workshop. A couple of tabs in tabledit format are available here. New Tabs Added!!!! |
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Wizz Jones:
Wizz Jones is one of those musicians who had a tremendous impact on the folk scene, but may not be very well known - especially in the United States. Check out Wizz Jones Home Page here. A nice biography and Discography at Rockin' World (You can also order CDs and Wizz' video- in both NTSC and PAL- through them). A video clip of Wizz playing Shake Sugaree here . |
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Martin Carthy:
Martin Carthy is another that had a tremendous impact on the folk and pop world. His arrangement of Scarborough Fair was recorded by Paul Simon (without credit). A nice detailed biography is available here. Stefan Grossman's Guitar workshop has a video available of some of Martin's guitar arrangements. |
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Nic Jones:
Master of folk guitar, fiddle, and the long ballad. Nic Jones was part of the folk revival in Britain in the 1970s. Search out his vinyl albums, all are superb – but only Penguin Eggs has been re-released in CD format. The story has been well-aired in the Mudcat Forum and also on the newsgroup uk.music.folk. Excellent site with Discography, Tunings, Lyrics etc here. |
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OK, Why Donovan? In the early 80's, when I was discovering all this great fingerstyle guitar music, I came upon some early recordings of Donovan. I really liked them. Then I noticed that a couple of tunes he sang were written by a guy named Bert Jansch (Oh Deed I do, Do you Hear Me Now?). So while I was in college, some friend of a friend mentioned that she had a Bert Jansch album. She gave it to me and, I was floored when I listened to it. That's why Donovan! (Go to the tablature page for some tabs!) Donovan Discography: A nice thorough discography. |
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John James:
John James is one of the best Ragtime guitar players in the world. His Kicking Mule albums from the '70's are wonderful records. Rockin' World also has a number of John James LPs and CDs. A video clip of John is available here (along with information on ordering a tape of John's playing. |
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Ralph McTell:
Ralph Mctell has been a major player in the folk world for many years. Check out his detailed biography on his home page here. From his web site, you can order CDs, videos, and tab books. You can also order many of his CDs from Rockin' World.
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Steve Tilston:
Steve's Home Page is here. Order Steve's re-issued debut album 'An Acoustic Confusion' on CD from Rockin' World. |
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Rockin' World has a number of hard to find CDs/LPs on hand. Some Dave Evans tabs (in tabledit format) can be found here. |