Album: XXXV by Fairport Convention (2002)
Genre: Rock | Style: Folk
Record Label: Matty Grooves
Format: Album

Description: "XXXV" is a 2002 album by Fairport Convention, subtitled "The 35th Anniversary Album" celebrating the band's existence from 1967-2002. XXXV celebrates the band's long history by dipping into a few old favorites like "I Wandered by a Brookside" and "The Deserter." 

Artist Background: Fairport Convention played its first concert in a church hall in May 1967. Based in suburban north London, the group had coalesced around bass guitarist Ashley 'Tyger' Hutchings. The youngsters 'convened' for rehearsals at a house named Fairport, the family home of rhythm guitarist Simon Nicol. Thus was born the name of a band that has endured for nearly four decades. As well as Hutchings and Nicol, there was lead guitarist Richard Thompson and Shaun Frater on drums. However, that initial lin... Part of the London,England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Music Scene: Part of the London,England music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Tags: Rock, Folk, 2000s, Album, Matty Grooves

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"XXXV" is a 2002 album by Fairport Convention, subtitled "The 35th Anniversary Album" celebrating the band's existence from 1967-2002. XXXV celebrates the band's long history by dipping into a few old favorites like "I Wandered by a Brookside" and "The Deserter." 

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