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“Robert Plant sat at the back thinking, ‘I should do this’”: What drives the prog veteran who’s been compared to God?
With 100 albums to his name, prime mover of folk rock Ashley Hutchings has never run out of creative goals.
Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson quizzed by Yes, Genesis, ELP stars and others
Discover his thoughts on three-fingered guitar playing, a rock icon asking for his autograph, hot chillis, abandoned rabbit suits, never learning to drive, retirement, the 70s codpiece – and why he took up flute in the first place
The story of Meet On The Ledge, Fairport Convention's most stirring, emotive anthem
Richard Thompson used to think Fairport Convention's Meet Me On The Ledge was “immature, juvenile" - now it's a much-loved communal singalong
Judy Dyble was always amazed at the quality of her collaborators
In 2018, Fairport Convention’s first female vocalist found herself inspired by a trapped rainbow, a bad Elvis impersonator and her early work with Giles, Giles and Fripp
Fairport Convention announce Spring tour dates for 2026
Durable folk rockers Fairport Convention will celebrate their Diamond Anniversary in 2027
The bassist who survived Fairport Convention, Jethro Tull and believing he’d murdered his bandmate on stage
Veteran admits he sailed close to the wind as he taught prog giants to drink – but he learned how much it means to play live with a band
“We thought it would be hard to replace her, so we didn’t”: Prog pioneers evaded disaster in 1970
What happens when a band’s trademark vocalist leaves? In 1970, the answer for this band was to take the pain and rely on their other strengths
Fairport Convention and The Stranglers is one of the more unlikely collaborations you'll hear this year!
Hugh Cornwell hooks up with members of Fairport Convention for a charity single cover of Tobacco Road
