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Lindisfarne | |
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| Also known as | Brethren (1968) Lindisfarne Acoustic (2002–2004) Ray Jackson's Lindisfarne (2013–2014) |
| Origin | Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
| Genres | Folk rock |
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| Members | Rod Clements Ian Thomson Dave Hull-Denholm Steve Daggett Paul Smith |
| Past members | Ray Jackson Ray Laidlaw Charlie Harcourt Simon Cowe Alan Hull Kenny Craddock Tommy Duffy Paul Nichols Marty Craggs Steve Cunningham Billy Mitchell Paul Thompson |
| Website | www.lindisfarne.com |
Lindisfarne is an English folk rock band from Newcastle upon Tyne established in 1968 (originally called Brethren).[1] The original line-up comprised Alan Hull (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Ray Jackson (vocals, mandolin, harmonica), Simon Cowe (guitar, mandolin, banjo, keyboards), Rod Clements (bass guitar, violin) and Ray Laidlaw (drums).[2]
They are best known for the albums Nicely Out of Tune (1970), Fog on the Tyne (1971) (which became the biggest selling UK album in 1972), Dingly Dell (1972) and Back and Fourth (1978), and for the success of songs such as "Meet Me on the Corner", "Lady Eleanor", "Run for Home", "Fog on the Tyne" and "We Can Swing Together".[3]
- ^ "Brethren". Rodclements.com. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
- ^ "Who's Who". Lindisfarnestory.
- ^ "Lindisfarne Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 May 2023.