{"title":"Fotheringay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFotheringay was a folk rock quintet formed in 1970 by Sandy Denny after she left Fairport Convention. The group produced only one LP, Fotheringay, on Island Records before disbanding in 1971.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar Artists: Fairport Convention, Sandy Denny, Anne Briggs, Pentangle, Steeleye Span, Martin Carthy, Trees, The Albion Band, John Renbourn, Maddy Prior \u0026amp; Tim Hart, The John Renbourn Group, Silly Sisters,\nLinda Thompson,\nShelagh McDonald,\nRoy Harper,\nJune Tabor,\nMaddy Prior,\nThe Bunch,\nTrader Horne,\nThe Watersons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the beautiful folk rock sound of Fotheringay and discover their unique blend of captivating melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Led by the incredible talent of Sandy Denny and influenced by artists such as Fairport Convention and Pentangle,Fotheringay's self-titled album is a must-have for any music lover. Despite their short-lived existence,the band's impact on the folk rock genre cannot be understated. Don't miss out on this iconic piece of musical history!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fotheringay","title":"Fotheringay","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing her departure from Fairport Convention at that end of 1969, Sandy Denny formed the short lived folk-rock group, Fotheringay, with her husband Trevor Lucas and released their debut album on Island Records in 1970. The band was comprised of Sandy on vocals, guitar and piano, Trevor Lucas on acoustic guitar and vocals plus ex-Eclection drummer, Gerry Conway, and former members of Poet and The One Man Band, Jerry Donahue on lead guitar and vocals and Pat Donaldson on bass and backing vocals. The album comprises of 4 Sandy Denny originals, one song co-written with Trevor Lucas, the Trevor Lucas penned, \u003ci\u003eBallad of Ned Kelly\u003c\/i\u003e plus covers of Bob Dylan’s \u003ci\u003eToo Much of Nothing\u003c\/i\u003e and Gordon Lightfoot’s \u003ci\u003eThe Way I Feel\u003c\/i\u003e, all rounded off by the epic traditional song, \u003ci\u003eBanks of The Nile\u003c\/i\u003e. The album was produced by legendary American producer Joe Boyd and sports an iconic sleeve painted by Marion Appleton, sister of Trevor Lucas. Following the release of the album, Sandy left to pursue a solo career and the band split up without completing their 2nd album. Sandy briefly re-joined Fairport Convention in 1975 for their \u003ci\u003eRising For The Moon\u003c\/i\u003e album and died following a fall in 1978. 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