Fairport Convention

Possibly the first English electric folk band. The band used to meet at a house called 'Fairport' in Muswell Hill.

Originally, in 1967, Richard Thompson, Ashley Hutchings, Simon Nicol and Shaun Frater. Later members included:

• Judy Dyble
• Sandy Denny
• Iain Matthews
• Martin Lamble
• Dave Swarbrick
• Dave Mattacks
• Dave Pegg

Many recordings including:

• What we did on our holidays
• Unhalfbricking
• Liege and Lief
• History of Fairport Convention

1. Cropredy Festival
2. Albion Band