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Thread #168614 Message #4087440
Posted By: Tony Rees
10-Jan-21 - 08:16 PM
Thread Name: Hullabaloo (UK TV 63-64) on DVD
Subject: RE: Hullabaloo (UK TV 63-64) on DVD
A fascinating cross-section of folk (and some blues/R&B) artists from the early 60s - many no longer with us of course... Davey Graham (prior to Jansch & Renbourn's rise to prominence, as his one time disciples and rivals to a degree), UK R&B exponents the Cyril Davies Rhythm & Blues All Stars, Long John Baldry, etc. (prior to the rise of the Rolling Stones, Yardbirds, etc.), Isla Cameron plus others representing the female side of the revival - before Sandy Denny, Jacquie McShee, etc., early Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick (in separate or solo affiliations), and so on; also reaffirming the place in history of performers like Rory & Alex McEwen, little known today but pioneers of folk music in the UK from the early 1950s, and with 10 years or so performing experience by 1963 (who were popularising not only folk/scottish music but also American blues with their performances). Plus visiting U.S. performers as well - Carolyn Hester, Sonny Boy Williamson, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Peter Paul & Mary... quite a cast list!