Artist: Ashley Hutchings
Genre: Folk Rock
Ashley Hutchings is an English bassist, known as a founding member of three of the most important British folk rock bands: Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span, and The Albion Band. Born in 1945, Hutchings has been called the 'father of folk rock' for his pioneering work in fusing traditional English folk music with rock instrumentation. His vision and bass playing were fundamental to Fairport Convention's transformation from folk-influenced pop to full electric folk rock. After leaving Fairport, Hutchings co-founded Steeleye Span and later The Albion Band, each project exploring different aspects of British folk tradition. His dedication to preserving and revitalizing English folk music while making it relevant to contemporary audiences has been his life's work. Hutchings' influence on British folk rock is immeasurable, and he continues to be active in various folk music projects, maintaining his role as a guardian and innovator of the tradition.
Ashley Hutchings vinyl records
7 Ashley Hutchings new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
ASHLEY HUTCHINGS Kickin Up The Sawdust (1978 UK 12-track vinyl LP from the Fairport Convention alumni featuring a rousing selection of traditional dancing tunes from the shires recorded in a converted Sawmill in Cornwall picture sleeve withvintage price sticker. The sleeve shows only the lightest shelfwear & the vinyl has minimal sign of play SHSP4073) Track Listing: 01
£17.00 used
ASHLEY HUTCHINGS Rattlebone & Ploughjack (1976 UK black with pink i label LP celebrating the customs of Molly Dancing & The Border Morris described in the album notes as the least civilised antics of our dancing ancestors - if that doesntwhet your appetite then nothing will. The picture sleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl is remains Excellent with little sign of play HELP24) Track Listing: Rattlebone Ploughjack
£14.00 used
ASHLEY HUTCHINGS & JOHN KIRKPATRICK The Compleat Dancing Master (1974 UK 17-track LP also featuring Simon Nichol Dave Mattacks Roger Swallow & more [even Bernard Hepton] complete [or compleat] with narrative inner. The picture sleeve showsjust a little light shelfwear with a small seam split & the vinyl displays the odd light hairline and cosmetic scuff
£17.00 used
ASHLEY HUTCHINGS By Gloucester Docks I Sat Down And Wept (1987 UK 19-track LP based on Elizabeth Smarts work of poetic prose By Grand Central Station I Sat Down And Wept complete with lyric insert & also featuring Clive Gregson ChristineCollister Pete Zorn Graeme Taylor Phil Beer Dave Mattacks & more picture sleeve
£20.00 used
ASHLEY HUTCHINGS Kickin Up The Sawdust (Very unusual 1977 Israeli white label test pressing for the 12-track LP pressed by CBS for Harvest in plain recycled sleeve with a copy of the UK press release on the front. The vinyl remains in spectacular near as new condition. As you may imagine there are not too many of these about
£50.00 used
ASHLEY HUTCHINGS By Gloucester Docks I Sat Down & Wept (1987 UK 19-track LP based on Elizabeth Smarts work of poetic prose By Grand Central Station I Sat Down & Wept complete with lyric insert. The picture sleeve shows a few light marks tothe gloss with age whilst the vinyl remains in Near Mint condition PAT1) Track Listing: 01 Prologue - I Dreamed A Dream (Died For Love) 02 Ring On Her Finger 03 Dancing Under The Rose - Again 04 What
£17.00 used
THE ASHLEY HUTCHINGS ALL STARS As You Like It (1988 UK 11-track LP also starring Dave Mattacks Pete and Bill Zorn Clive Gregson and others picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played SPIN135) Track Listing: Cajun Woman 3:18 Dont Trust The Girl Whos In Love With A Horse 3:26 My Bonny Boy 4:55 Pat Nevin Flew In On A Wing And A Prayer 4:54 Knights Of The Road 3:43 Run-Down Heroes 2:35 I Just Got Off The Plane 3:28 Ninety Miles An Hour 4:36 Marling Jig 3:09 The Electric Guitar Is King 4:42 I Cant Dance 5:50
£14.00 used