Simon Nicol
English singer-songwriter and guitarist
Born
October 13th, 1950
74 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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An English singer-songwriter and guitarist, this individual co-founded the folk-rock band Fairport Convention in 1967. The band played a significant role in the folk-rock movement and released influential albums such as 'Liege and Lief'. In addition to work with Fairport Convention, also pursued a successful solo career and collaborated with various artists throughout the years. His contributions to folk music and the genre's development have been recognized within the music community.
Co-founded Fairport Convention
Released the album 'Liege and Lief'
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