Amoeba Music

By J Poet

Singer/songwriter Roy Harper jokingly refers to himself as “the longest running underground act in the world.” He’s known throughout British music circles for his excellent acoustic finger picking technique and poetic lyrics. Not completely folk, rock or pop, Harper’s music confounds expectations and although he’s never achieved massive fame, he’s a musician’s musician whose work has influenced many and touched the hearts of millions around the world. Many consider him England’s best folk songwriter.

Harper outside of Manchester in 1941. His mother died a few weeks after his birth and he was raised his father and step-mother, a devout Jehovah's... Read More

City Of Origin:

Rusholme, Manchester, England

Genre:

Rock, Folk, British Isles Folk

Birthdate:

06/12/1941