John Renbourn
John Renbourn (8 August 1944 – 26 March 2015) was an English guitarist and songwriter. He was best known for his collaboration with guitarist Bert Jansch as well as his work with the folk group Pentangle.
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 John Renbourn on the Custom House Square stage at New Bedford Summerfest 2005. Photo by Thom C. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 8 August 1944 Marylebone, London, England |
| Died | 26 March 2015 (aged 70) Hawick, Scotland |
| Genres | Folk/folk-rock, folk baroque |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Acoustic guitar, sitar |
| Years active | 1961–2015 |
| Associated acts | Pentangle, The John Renbourn Group, Ship of Fools |
Renbourn died on 26 March 2015 from a heart attack at his home in Hawick in the Scottish Borders, aged 70.[1]
John Renbourn Media
- John Renbourn and Stefan Grossman, Norwich 1978.jpg
Renbourn (left) and Stefan Grossman on stage at the 1978 Norwich Folk Festival
- Mcsheerenbournfelix-nov8-2003-small.jpg
Jacqui McShee, John Renbourn and Wynd Theatre owner Felix Sear on 8 November 2003
References
- ↑ "Guitarist Renbourn dies aged 70". Independent.ie. 2015-03-21. Retrieved 2015-03-26.