Fairport Convention is often credited with being one of the first English
folk rock bands. Formed in 1967, Fairport rapidly developed from playing cover versions of American 'west coast' music to an individual style which melded
rock music with traditional
English folk tunes and songs. Like their peers
The Byrds,
Buffalo Springfield and
Jefferson Airplane they were blessed with several considerable individual talents and produced music that -at least initially- was eclectic, as well as exploratory. This side of the band may best be heard on
Heyday, a collection of tracks …
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