For their fourth album, Fairport Convention released what is regarded by many as not only the best record in their history but also one of the seminal English folk-rock albums of all time. ...more about Fairport Convention
First of all, lineup changes. Founder member Ashley Hutchings left for Albion Band and 'Morris On' fame. Sandy Denny leaves for Fotheringay and an acclaimed solo career. ...more about Fairport Convention
Unhalfbrickingwas, if only in retrospect, a transitional album for the young Fairport Convention, in which the group shed its closest ties to its American folk-rock influences and started to edge towa ...more about Fairport Convention
By far the most rock-oriented of Fairport Convention's early albums, this debut was recorded beforeSandy Dennyjoined the band (Judy Dyblehandles the female vocals). ...more about Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention have had their fair share of anthologies, but the double-disc setMeet on the Ledge: The Classic Years (1967-75)is arguably the best yet, rivaling the classicFairport Chronicles, wh ...more about Fairport Convention
Recorded during Fairport Convention's September 1970 shows in Los Angeles (their second visit to the city in six months),House Fullcaptures the four-pieceFull Houselineup at its zenith -- a point prov ...more about Fairport Convention
While they are generally considered a British folk-rock group, the Fairport Convention's influence on the post-'60s Celtic rock movement is noteworthy as well. ...more about Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention has long been British folk-rock with the emphasis on British and folk, but listeners most familiar with their revved-up interpretation of traditional English ballads (and like-mind ...more about Fairport Convention
The Wood & The Wire. Yes, I did say 51st! One of the "grandaddy's" of the folk music scene, Fairport Convention, in one guise or another, has been making music since the early 60's. ...more about Fairport Convention