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Fairport Convention

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Fairport Convention has announced a UK tour to mark their diamond anniversary, reflecting on their enduring legacy. The band's 1969 song 'Meet On The Ledge' continues to resonate as a powerful emotional anthem, while their 1969 release 'Angel Delight' celebrates 55 years of influential folk rock.

Artist· English folk rock band

Fairport Convention

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Mike Leigh Fairport Convention

PopMatters Aug 17

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The Gardening Club David Gilmour Pete Townshend Eric Burdon Dan Hill Mary Margaret O’Hara Pentangle

Louder Sound Aug 12

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Ian Anderson Jethro Tull Yes Emerson, Lake & Palmer Genesis Aqualung John Lydon Rick Wakeman Hugh Cornwell The Stranglers Derek Shulman Gentle Giant Carl Palmer

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Strawbs Kirk Pasich Rick Wakeman Sandy Denny Blue Weaver Fairport Convention Steeleye Span

The Guardian Music Sep 14

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Americana Highways Sep 11

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It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine Sep 8

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Progressive Rock Journal Aug 19

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Strawbs Fairport Convention Sandy Denny Blue Weaver Rick Wakeman Kirk Pasich Cat Power

The Spill Magazine Aug 16

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3 articles Aug 12

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Rolling Stone France, RTBF – Musique, Stereogum

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