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   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.

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3. www.guitarworld.com › features › simon-nicolFairport Convention’s Simon Nicol looks back on 55 years of ...

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   Oct 20, 2022 · Guitarist. Fairport Convention’s Simon Nicol looks back on 55 years of the band that transformed British music. By David Mead. ( Guitarist ) published 20 October 2022. Nicol reflects on a guitar journey that went on to change the country's musical landscape, writing new songs that sounded like they had been recovered from the century before.

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   Jan 2, 2024 · By Paul Sexton. ( Prog ) published 2 January 2024. Simon Nicol reflects on how the pioneers of British folk prog wound up taking a career path rather than a short cut to temporary commercial success. (Image credit: Getty Images)

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   Who is Simon Nicol?

   • Here, founder member and guitarist Simon Nicol traces the band’s origins from the perspective of his own musical journey… “There are many things in favour of the guitar. When you’re a young chap it’s portability, the fact you can have it around when you’re at the beginning of the learning curve.

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   When did Simon Nicol join Fairport Convention?

   • Fairport Convention was in its early stages when guitarist and vocalist Simon Nicol agreed to join the budding British folk-rock band. Except for brief periods from 1972 to 1976 and 1978 to 1985, Nicol… Explore Simon Nicol's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Simon Nicol on AllMusic.

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   Who were Simon Nicol & Steve Ashley?

   • In 1972 Simon Nicol was part of the by now reduced six-piece-line up of the Albion Country Band featuring vocalists Royston Wood and Steve Ashley, Sue Draheim on fiddle, Ashley Hutchings on bass guitar and Dave Mattacks on drums. This band played a session for BBC Radio 1 and contributed one lengthy song to Steve Ashley 's debut album.

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   What technique does Nicol use?

   • Like Richard Thompson, Nicol uses a hybrid picking technique that uses a pick between thumb and forefinger and remaining fingers to pluck the higher strings, the pick can then be used to strum. Nicol described his technique as 'percussive'.

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fairport_ConventionFairport Convention - Wikipedia

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   Roger Burridge. Maartin Allcock. Gerry Conway. Website. fairportconvention .com. Fairport Convention are an English folk rock band, formed in 1967 by guitarists Richard Thompson and Simon Nicol, bassist Ashley Hutchings and drummer Shaun Frater (with Frater replaced by Martin Lamble after their first gig). [1]

7. darrensmusicblog.com › 2024/01/23 › interview-withInterview with Fairport Convention’s Simon Nicol

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   Jan 23, 2024 · Simon Nicol, the founding member and lead singer of Fairport Convention, talks about the band's 2024 Winter Tour, the return of Dave Mattacks, the Cropredy Festival and more. Read the full interview and learn about the folk rock legend's history and vision.

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9. www.musicomh.com › features › interviewsFairport Convention’s Simon Nicol: “The band is about today ...

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   Simon Nicol, the sole original member of Fairport Convention, talks about the band's history, legacy and future, as well as the revival of the Cropredy Festival. He reflects on the challenges, joys and tragedies of 38 years of folk-rock music.

10. www.allmusic.com › artist › simon-nicol-mn0000042278Simon Nicol Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More... | AllMusic

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    Explore Simon Nicol's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Simon Nicol on AllMusic.