Martin Simpson
Martin Simpson
Artist Information
Genres: Celtic, British Folk, Contemporary Folk, Contemporary Celtic
Active: 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's
Born: May 5, 1953 in Scunthorpe, England
Influences
Bob Dylan, Fairport Convention, Ralph McTell, Tom Paxton
Similar Artists
Sandy Denny, Steeleye Span, Richard Thompson, Nic Jones, The Incredible String Band
Followers
June Tabor
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Biography
Martin Simpson is one of the most visible examples of the relationship between the Celtic folk of the United Kingdom and American musics such as country and the blues, which branched away from their British sources as American immigrants grew distanced from their past countrymen.
Discography
Release: October 6, 2009
Label: Compass, Topic Records
Release: September 25, 2007
Label: Compass, Topic Records