Simon Nicol
Simon Nicol | |
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Simon Nicol performing at Fairport's Cropredy Convention 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Simon John Breckenridge Nicol |
| Born | 13 October 1950 Muswell Hill, London, England |
| Genres | British folk rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, Dulcimer, Synthesiser, Drums |
| Years active | 1960s–present |
| Labels | Track, Island, Vertigo, Woodworm, Matty Grooves |
| Website | fairportconvention |
Simon John Breckenridge Nicol (born 13 October 1950) is an English guitarist, singer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. He was a founding member of British folk rock group Fairport Convention and is the only founding member still in the band. He has also been involved with the Albion Band and a wide range of musical projects, both as a collaborator, producer and as a solo artist. He has received several awards for his work and career.