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Magna Carta | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | England |
| Genres | Progressive rock, folk, folk rock, acoustic, rock |
| Years active | 1969–present |
| Labels | Fontana, Vertigo, HTD, Tembo, Mercury, Talking Elephant, Repertoire, Harvey, |
| Members | Chris Simpson George Norris Wendy Ross |
| Past members | Lyell Tranter Glen Stuart Davey Johnstone Nigel Smith Tom Hoy Linda Simpson Pick Withers Lee Abbott John Carey Matt Barnhoorn Nick Hall Laurens Joensen |
| Website | http://www.magnac.com/ |
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Magna Carta is a progressive rock/folk rock group, originally formed in London in April 1969.[1] Their first concert was on 10 May 1969, by Chris Simpson (guitar, vocals), Lyell Tranter (guitar, vocals), and Glen Stuart (b. Alastair Urquhart, vocals).[2]
The trio released albums for Mercury Records and Vertigo Records, enjoying particular success with 1970's Seasons.
- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. pp. 786/7. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
- ^ John Tobler (1999). Lord of the Ages / Martin's Cafe - liner notes. Mercury Records.