Iain Matthews
British musician · United Kingdom · On the map · Musicians · Born 1946 · age 80
Iain Matthews is an English musician. He was an original member of the British folk rock band Fairport Convention from 1967 to 1969 before leaving to form his own band, Matthews Southern Comfort, which had a UK number one in 1970 with their cover of Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock".
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Sandy Denny Bandmate in Fairport Convention
Dave Pegg Bandmate in Fairport Convention
Dave Swarbrick Bandmate in Fairport Convention
Dave Mattacks Bandmate in Fairport Convention
Maartin Allcock Bandmate in Fairport Convention
Ashley Hutchings Bandmate in Fairport Convention
Simon Nicol Bandmate in Fairport Convention
Judy Dyble Bandmate in Fairport Convention
Eliza Gilkyson Bandmate in More Than a Song
Joni Mitchell Duets: Woodstock (1970)
Michael Nesmith Produced Valley Hi (1973)
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In 1979, his recording of Terence Boylan's "Shake It" reached No. 13 on the US charts.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1946 · age 80
