the Glitter Band
UK
Formed: 1973
Years Active: 70, 80, 90, 2000
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Originally used as a name to credit the musicians hired to accompany Shirley Collins in 1971, the Albion Band later became a group in their own right. Bass player Ashley Hutchings, who had previously founded and left both Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span, is the driving force behind this group. The members use acoustic and electric instruments to create a folk-rock sound something like Fairport Convention's, but usually more typically English in character. They have existed as the Albion Band, the Albion Country Band, and the Albion Dance ...
Group members
- Martin Simpson (27)
- Shirley Collins (14)
- John Kirkpatrick (2)
- Ashley Hutchings (2)
- Julie Matthews (1)
- Chris While (1)
- Simon Nicol (0)
- Brian Protheroe (0)
See also
- Shirley Collins (14)
- Magna Carta (9)
Similar artists
- Steeleye Span (59)
- Fairport Convention (41)
- the Incredible String Band (19)
- John Kirkpatrick (2)
- Alan Hull (2)
- Trees (2)
Influenced by
- Bert Jansch (97)
- John Renbourn (15)
- Davy Graham (7)
- Ewan MacColl (1)
Followers
- the Festival (1)
- the Merlons (0)
Performed Songs By
- Ashley Hutchings (2)
- Julie Matthews (1)
- Chris While (1)
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