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The Corries | |
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| Origin | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Genres | Scottish folk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | guitar, banjo, mandolin, bodhrán, combolin, harmonica, tin whistle, bouzouki, concertina, Northumbrian smallpipes, banduria, psaltery, flute |
| Years active | 1962–1990 |
| Past members | Roy Williamson Bill Smith Paddie Bell Ronnie Browne |
| Website | corries |
The Corries were a Scottish folk group that emerged from the Scottish folk revival of the early 1960s.[1] The group was a trio from their formation until 1966 when founder Bill Smith left the band but Roy Williamson and Ronnie Browne continued as a duo until Williamson's death in 1990.
They are particularly known for the song "Flower of Scotland", written by Williamson, which has become an unofficial national anthem of Scotland.
- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. p. 304. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.