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Pentangle, along with Fairport Convention, were one of the shining lights in the modernisation of British folk music in the 1960s. Rather than adding elements of rock music, however, they leaned toward jazz, supplementing twin acoustic guitars with jazzy drums and acoustic bass.
The band consisted of two of the superstars of British folk guitar, Bert Jansch (3rd November 1943 - 5th October 2011) and John Renbourn (both of whom also sang,) singer Jacqui McShee, bassist Danny Thompson and drummer Terry Cox. The original line-up lasted until the early 70s, when a series of ins and outs resulted in erratic output, which continued through the 80s and 90s.
The core of the band’s identity was the eclectic virtuosity of Jansch and Renbourn, who added elements of Middle Eastern music, blues, jazz and classical to their style. At various times, they also experimented with electric guitar and sitar.
In the UK, probably best known for providing ‘Lite Flight’ as the theme to the BBC drama series ‘Take Three Girls’.
The band consisted of two of the superstars of British folk guitar, Bert Jansch (3rd November 1943 - 5th October 2011) and John Renbourn (both of whom also sang,) singer Jacqui McShee, bassist Danny Thompson and drummer Terry Cox. The original line-up lasted until the early 70s, when a series of ins and outs resulted in erratic output, which continued through the 80s and 90s.
The core of the band’s identity was the eclectic virtuosity of Jansch and Renbourn, who added elements of Middle Eastern music, blues, jazz and classical to their style. At various times, they also experimented with electric guitar and sitar.
In the UK, probably best known for providing ‘Lite Flight’ as the theme to the BBC drama series ‘Take Three Girls’.
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tiagohardrock wrote:
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Retinend wrote:
Wikipedia says there's no definite article. But the first album has one. No sleep tonight.
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AztecPortal wrote:
RIP Bert
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tekknoveteran wrote:
always the best are going before.
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KeithJones wrote:
RIP, Bert
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misantropodelia wrote:
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Buffalo_JFK wrote:
RIP Bert
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Mullington wrote:
RIP Bert
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themonkskitchen wrote:
ahoy 3 free new home recorded albums on our last fm page sirs wink wink nudge nudge. xxx
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AndMr wrote:
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Yurko wrote:
RIP dear Bert
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enjoybellwoods wrote:
RIP.
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trough wrote:
So sad about Bert. Condolences to all.
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ashleyrobb wrote:
bert ! :(
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jagabandhu wrote:
RIP Bert Jansch
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AndMr wrote:
909.451 execuções, não demorará muito a chegar a 1 milhão
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NLLObStEr wrote:
If you like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQw0Pl63tNg
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ashleyrobb wrote:
Jeff Airplane and Pentangle are distinct from one another anyway. The Airplane was about statements while Pentangle was about understatement... not buying it,Mossphenom! [one mo' time]
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stupidstuff wrote:
Jeff Airplane and Pentangle are distinct from one another anyway. The Airplane was about statements while Pentangle was about understatement... not buying it,Mossphenom!
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blebbio wrote:
i highly doubt they never took drugs
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