“Carefully selecting their repertoire from less than obvious sources [Acoustic Strawbs] invest the rarely performed material with considerable energy and thoughtful arrangements.”
- Record Collector.
As Strawbs move gracefully into their fifth decade of music making, it is still difficult to categorise the unique sound that has made them Britain’s most successful international progressive folk-rock band.
It is well documented that Rick Wakeman left Strawbs to join Yes but returned to appear at Strawbs 40th Anniversary Celebration.
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Their first recording with Sandy Denny attracted the attention of A&M Records in Los Angeles who signed Strawbs as the first British band on the label! Today, Strawbs has a devoted fan base that continues to grow.
Acoustic Strawbs comprise David Cousins, along with lead guitarist Dave Lambert, and the astonishingly versatile Chas Cronk, who together formed the front-line of the classic 1970s line-up of the band.
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"Mr. [John Wesley] Harding sings like Elvis Costello...inventive wordplay and complex pop rhythms."
- The Washington Times.
Pop and folk artist John Wesley Harding has been joined onstage by Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, John Prine, Bruce Springsteen (with whom he recorded a duet on his album AWAKE), Joan Baez, Peter Buck, Evan Dando, David Baddiel, Rick Moody, Tanya Donelly, Josh Ritter, Rosanne Cash, Colin Meloy, Scott MacCaughey and Robyn Hitchcock among others.
John Wesley Harding's songs have been featured in films (including High Fidelity) and covered by other artists.
