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Bert Jansch

Scottish folk musician (1943-2011) · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Died at 67

Herbert Jansch was a Scottish folk musician and founding member of the band Pentangle. He was born in Glasgow and came to prominence in London in the 1960s as an acoustic guitarist and singer-songwriter. He recorded more than 28 albums and toured extensively from the 1960s to the 21st century.

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Awards

MOJO Awards2006
BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards2001
Honorary Doctor of the Edinburgh Napier University

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1943 to 2011 · aged 67

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