Albion Country Band was an English electric folk band initially formed in 1971 that, by 1978, took the shortened name,
The Albion Band. The band was formed in April 1971 by
Ashley Hutchings (formerly founding member of
Fairport Convention and
Steeleye Span), initially to accompany singer
Shirley Collins on her 'No Roses' album. Dave Mattacks from Fairport Convention was recruited, and later that year Richard Thompson and Linda Thompson also joined for a short tour. Hutchings was keen to make a permanent band from these musicians and the first attempt included Royston Woo…
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