Dave Swarbrick
David Cyril Eric Swarbrick (5 April 1941 – 3 June 2016) was an English folk musician and singer-songwriter. He was one of the most highly known musicians produced by the second British folk revival.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | David Cyril Eric Swarbrick |
| Also known as | 'Swarb' |
| Born | 5 April 1941 New Malden, Surrey, England |
| Died | 3 June 2016 (aged 75) |
| Genres | Folk music, folk rock, electric folk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, arranger |
| Instruments | Violin, viola, mandolin, guitar |
| Years active | 1960s – 2016 |
| Labels | Transatlantic, Sonet, Logo |
| Associated acts | Ian Campbell Folk Group, Martin Carthy, Fairport Convention, Whippersnapper, Swarb's Lazarus |
His work for the group Fairport Convention from 1969 along with their album album Liege & Lief (1969) was thought to create the electric folk movement.
Dave Swarbrick Media
Swarbrick as a member of Fairport Convention, appearing on the Dutch television show TopPop in 1972
Swarbrick in concert at Convocation Hall, Toronto, 1977
Dave Swarbrick (right) with Simon Nicol at the 1981 Essex Festival
Swarbrick on stage in July 1995 (performing solo)
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References
- ↑ News. "Musician Dave Swarbrick Of Fairport Convention Dies at 75". Retrieved 5 June 2016.
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Other websites
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