Sandy Denny
By J Poet
For many people, Sandy Denny’s luminous vocals defined the sound of British folk rock. Her work with Fairport Convention, particularly on their earth shaking Liege and Lief (1969 Island UK, A&M US), the most seminal album of the British folk revival, set a high bar for any woman singer that followed her. Denny’s incandescent stage presence and her strong, clear, emotional alto touched everyone who heard her, and her deep knowledge of the folklore of the British Isles was an immense contribution to every project she undertook. She made major contributions to the work of the Strawbs and Fotheringay, and while she only made four solo albums before her untimely death in 1978, they’re some of the best folk rock... Read More
- City Of Origin:
- Wimbledon, England
- Genre:
- Folk, Folk Rock, British Folk Rock
- Birthdate:
- 01/06/1947
- Death date:
- 04/21/1978
