Latest about Roy Harper
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
“It could have been a huge record, but they buried it”: Roy Harper’s Stormcock remains relevant
His four-track concept rock masterpiece is a primer for revolutionary thinking that’s as relevant now as it was in 1971
“This mysterious fog looked like God was up there. It was tobacco smoke”: Nick Harper on growing up around Pentangle
He recalls discovering what Bert Jansch was really like, leaving Danny Thompson on stage, and the band’s artistic connection to Jimi Hendrix
“David Gilmour openly accused Roger Waters of copying me”: The folk artist who missed stardom but won respect
Acclaimed by Pink Floyd, Kate Bush, Led Zeppelin and Peter Gabriel, he recalls feeling insulted by the way his best-known album was treated, his short stint in a US prison, and his decision to stop writing long notes to fans on their record sleeves
Roy Harper wants to hear new ambitious music, but knows why he’s struggling
The folk rock hero reflects on what the world lost when groups of hopeful artists stopped forming their own schools, like he did in the 60s with Bert Jansch, Paul Simon, Alexis Korner, John Martyn, Al Stewart and others
The silencing of The Lamb... Genesis are on the cover of the new issue of Prog, which is on sale now
Plus Roy Harper, Hawkwind, Jeff Wayne, Jakko Jakszyk, Green Carnation, Ihlo, Discipline, Chimpan A, Kindred Spirit and loads more...
Roy Harper tried to retire in 2013, but returned with Man & Myth instead
When a new generation of acclaimed musicians discovered the folk-rock veteran’s music he gave up his attempt to bow out, but made sure his most recent album to date remained typically non-commercial and challenging to understand
"I needed to be back on a stage. I made a few calls..." Roy Harper announces Final Tour Part Two
Prog folk veteran Roy Harper will perform three concerts in Manchester, London and Birmingham later this year
