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“It’s been a wonderful ride”: Strawbs’ Dave Cousins and The Magic Of It All
Despite his best intentions, their 2023 album proved to be their last – and even though it involved a series of personal and business struggles, the release found the late bandleader in good humour and ready to fight another day
Strawbs founder, singer and guitarist Dave Cousins has died, aged 85
Dave Cousins, who founded folk prog band Strawbs as The Strawberry Hill Boys in 1964, has died
Dave Cousins’ life with Strawbs, Rick Wakeman, Sandy Denny and Led Zeppelin
Prog veteran recalls connecting with Sandy Denny, his band’s attempt to fire him, being loved by Led Zeppelin, why they’ve never had a Steven Wilson remix, the “albatross” of Part Of The Union and the unreleased, more political version
“Qualities of grandeur come across as unpretentious and grounded”: Remembering Sandy Denny
Tragically silenced at 31, she only had a decade to demonstrate her talents – but her persona and performances remain indelible after more than 40 years
“There was misinformation from fans and members. There was resentment and vindictiveness: people saying this new album isn’t the real Strawbs”: Dave Cousins on his band’s civil war
Latest album The Magic Of It All has a complex history - and although he’s retired from live performance, band leader insists it’s not a swansong
Jethro Tull grace the cover of the new issue of Prog, which is on sale now!
Plus Robert Fripp, Pat Metheny, Strawbs, TesseracT, Karnataka, Soen, Downes Braide Association, IO Earth and more...
Jon Anderson, Rick Wakeman Gentle Giant, Strawbs and more on new Tony Visconti box set
The work of famed producer Tony Visconti celebrated in new 4 disc or 8 LP box set, Produced By Tony Visconti, out in October
Strawbs in disarray as Dave Cousins hits back at fan complaints
Strawbs mainman Dave Cousins hits back at "inaccurate misinformation" surrounding the band as they prepare for final fling!
