Nic Jones
Nicolas Paul "Nic" Jones (born January 9, 1947 in Orpington ) is an English folk singer, guitarist and fiddler . A serious car accident ended his career in 1982.
biography
Nic Jones grew up in Essex . In the late 1960s he was a member of the folk band The Halliard . From 1969 onwards, Jones appeared solo and released five albums . His last, Penguin Eggs from 1980, is considered a milestone in British folk. In February 1982 Jones had a serious car accident on the way back from a performance, which resulted in an eight-month hospital stay and permanent impairment of his motor skills, which ended his music career. After a 28-year hiatus, he was back on stage for the first time in 2010 and has since performed regularly as a guitarist.
Discography
Studio albums
- Ballads and Songs (1970), only on vinyl
- Nic Jones (1971), only on vinyl
- The Noah's Ark Trap (1977), only on vinyl
- From the Devil to a Stranger (1978), only on vinyl
- Penguin Eggs (1980)
Live albums
- In Search of Nic Jones (1998)
- Unearthed (2001)
- Game Set Match (2006)
all recordings from before 1982
Web links
- Website for Nic Jones (English)
- Biography of Nic Jones on his website
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Jones, Nic |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Jones, Nicolas Paul (real name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English folk singer and guitarist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 9, 1947 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Orpington |