This special collector's edition of bassplayer magazine lists Peggy at number four, ahead of the Eagles' Timothy B Schmidt and - by implication - many others. Fairport, Tull, The Uglys and Ian Campbell all get a mention. The magazine says: "VOTE FOR ...
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Quick photo captured before tonight's Fairport gig in the gorgeous Wells Cathedral. Given that there are at least a couple of space-themed songs in the current set, it seems only fitting that Simon should pose with our nearest celestial neighbour. Ha...
Peggy recently did an interview with Roger Williams which will be broadcast on Tuesday, October 12th between 8.00pm and 10.00pm; it's then repeated on Friday at 5.30am...you know, if any of you are on an early morning commute! The interview goes out ...
Author and long-time friend of Fairport, Nigel Schofield has penned this ode to 'the Pegg Man'. It seems familiar, but we can't quite put our finger on what it reminds us of. Maybe you'll have better luck!A to D to B to CNow play them all togetherSee...
From the Strange Brew website: "Dave Pegg of Fairport Convention looks over his musical career. We cover his roots in the 1960s Birmingham musical scene, playing with Nick Drake, Jethro Tull and stories from Fairport over the last 50 years."Here's a ...
Talking Elephant has re-issued two classic Fairport-related albums. First, there's Steve Ashley's Family Album; second is Maart's OX15 solo album. Family AlbumRemastered with two extra tracks, Steve Ashley’s Family Album (originally released and...
Dear Fairporters,We have an update regarding Cropredy following the PM’s announcement on Monday.The increasing number of cases of the Delta variant and the announcement of a 4-week delay to Step 4 has placed all remaining festivals this summer in a v...
I had a request from Dan Boyd who does a podcast from Georgia in the U.S.A. specifically for senior citizens. I am one, and when I had eventually sussed how to get Zoom working - this was the result. Have a listen even if you are not a senior c...
Dave Pegg of Fairport Convention has been a leading light of the British folk-rock movement for half a century. Sessions with troubadours such as Nick Drake, Sandy Denny, and John Martyn cemented his reputation over the years, with a 15-year stint in...
I have news regarding Roger Burridge, who sadly passed away this week. It is from a friend of his in the U.S.A. Here's what he sent:"It took 8 years of gentle prodding, but he did share some early memories of growing up in Somerset, playing fid...