John Renbourn
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Pentangle got a bit of stick and still does... but music is about putting ideas together and understanding them, not making sounds you think are trendy”: Why John Renbourn always stood up to the purists
By Sid Smith published
Kicked out of art school, he embarked on an accidental career in baroque prog and folk jazz - and regarded himself as a lucky winner

The story of Pentangle's Basket Of Light
By Mick Wall published
Pentangle's third album, 1968's Basket Of Light, propelled them towards the big time and even gave them a rare hit single!

John Renbourn Remembered
By Sid Smith last updated
Sid Smith looks back on the career of the late Pentangle guitarist, who died yesterday.

The best John Renbourn/Pentangle songs, as chosen by John Smith
By TeamRock last updated
Singer-songwriter John Smith chooses the best moments from his friend and mentor John Renbourn

Early Pentangle albums get deluxe heavyweight vinyl reissues
By Jerry Ewing published
Pentangle's Basket Of Light, Cruel Sister, The Pentangle and Pentangling all to be reissued on 180g vinyl

John Renbourn Group 1978 German live performance to be released
By Jerry Ewing last updated
The John Renbourn Group's 1978 recording Maid In Bremen to be released in February
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