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"Sometimes performing on stage with her could be a transcendent experience": the triumph, trauma and tragedy of Sandy Denny
By Paul Rees published
With one of the most captivating voices of her era, Sandy Denny seemed assured of major success. But insecurity, mistakes and finally tragedy meant she never fulfilled her potential

10cc, Strawbs, Toyah and Robert Fripp and more for Cropredy 2023
By Jerry Ewing published
Fairport Convention's annual Cropredy shindig will take place in Banbury, Oxfordshire August 10-12

The story of Fairport Convention's Full House
By Mike Barnes last updated
The Fairports recall the making of 1970's Full House, the band's first album without founding member Ashley Hutchings and with new boy Dave Pegg

A people's history of Fairport Convention to be published
By Jerry Ewing last updated
Gonna See All My Friends - A People’s History of Fairport Convention will be published in November

Robert Fripp takes a bow on the cover on the new issue of Prog, on sale now!
By Jerry Ewing published
Plus Adrian Belew, Lonely Robot, Tim Bowness, Al Di Meola & John McLaughlin, Oceans Of Slumber and more...

Ashley Hutchings on the progressive spirit that fuelled his classic albums
By Paul Sexton last updated
The story of Ashley Hutchings is the story of modern-day folk music. He founded Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and The Albion Band, and tells Prog about the prog spirit that fuels him.

Judy Dyble Memorial Festival announced for July
By Jerry Ewing last updated
And new recipe book in honour of former Fairport Convention singer Judy Dyble to be published

Mostly Autumn announce new album for September
By Jerry Ewing published
UK prog rockers Mostly Autumn will release their new album, Graveyard Star, in September
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