Dave Swarbrick
Dave Swarbrick | |
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 Swarbrick performing in Toronto, 1977 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | David Cyril Eric Swarbrick |
| Also known as | 'Swarb' |
| Born | 5 April 1941 New Malden, Surrey, England |
| Died | 3 June 2016 (aged 75) |
| Genres | Folk music, folk rock, electric folk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, arranger |
| Instruments | Violin, viola, mandolin, guitar |
| Years active | 1960s – 2016 |
| Labels | Transatlantic, Sonet, Logo |
David Cyril Eric Swarbrick (5 April 1941 – 3 June 2016) was an English folk musician and singer-songwriter. He was one of the most highly known musicians produced by the second British folk revival.
His work for the group Fairport Convention from 1969 along with their album album Liege & Lief (1969) was thought to create the electric folk movement.
Swarbrick died on 3 June 2016 from emphysema, aged 75.[1]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ News. "Musician Dave Swarbrick Of Fairport Convention Dies at 75". Retrieved 5 June 2016.
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Other websites[change | change source]
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