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Dave Swarbrick

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British folk musician and singer-songwriter

United KingdomMusiciansLived 1941 to 2016 · aged 75
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David Cyril Eric Swarbrick was an English traditional folk musician and songwriter who primarily played the violin.

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Swarbrick as a member of Fairport Convention, appearing on the Dutch television show TopPop in 1972Swarbrick as a member of Fairport Convention, appearing on the Dutch television show TopPop in 1972Swarbrick on stage in July 1995 (performing solo)Swarbrick on stage in July 1995 (performing solo)

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David Cyril Eric Swarbrick was an English traditional folk musician and songwriter who primarily played the violin. He was one of the most highly regarded musicians produced by the second British folk revival, contributing to some of the most important groups and projects of the 1960s, and he became a much sought-after session musician, which led him throughout his career to work with many of the major figures in folk and folk rock music.

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United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1941 to 2016 · aged 75
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13 languages

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