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Simon John Breckenridge Nicol, born October 13 1950, Muswell Hill, North
London is an English electric folk guitarist and singer. He is a founding
member and the longest-serving member of Fairport Convention although
between 1971 and 1975/6 he took a "sabbatical" from the band, during which
he recorded and toured with former members and produced albums. His return
to the fold came when he was sound engineer for their 1976 album 'Gottle o'
Geer'. He re-joined Fairport shortly after.He is married to Sylvia. They
have three children and live in Oxfordshire.
He is also inextricably linked with the Albion Band, (playing with its
first and many other incarnations) and with Richard Thompson both live and
on record. Although he is most well-known for his membership in the
aforementioned bands, he is also a solo artist and has performed and
recorded as a duo with Dave Swarbrick.
Discography
· In the Club
