Album: Wintersmith by Steeleye Span (2013)
Genre: Rock | Style: Folk
Record Label: Chrysalis
Format: Album

Description: "Wintersmith" is the twenty-second studio album by the electric folk band Steeleye Span. It was released on 28 October 2013. It features the line-up of Maddy Prior, Peter Knight, Rick Kemp, Julian Littman, Pete Zorn and Liam Genockey. Guest musicians are Terry Pratchett (voice), Kathryn Tickell (Northumbrian Pipes), Bob Johnson (Vocals), and John Spiers (Melodeon).
The songs on the album are inspired by the Tiffany Aching series of Discworld books. There is a spoken contribution by the author Terry Pratchett.

Artist Background: Steeleye Span formed in 1969 from members of Fairport Convention and out of the ashes of Sweeney's Men creating a distinctive fusion of both British folk with electric rock music. The resulting first version of the band was formed by ex-Fairport bassist Ashley Hutchings and built around two pairs of vocalists, Tim Hart and Maddy Prior and Gay & Terry Woods. Rhythm was to be supplied largely by Hutchings' bass, and without drums. Tensions between the band grew during the production in 1970 of ... Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Tags: Rock, Folk, 2010s, Album, Chrysalis


"Wintersmith" is the twenty-second studio album by the electric folk band Steeleye Span. It was released on 28 October 2013. It features the line-up of Maddy Prior, Peter Knight, Rick Kemp, Julian Littman, Pete Zorn and Liam Genockey. Guest musicians are Terry Pratchett (voice), Kathryn Tickell (Northumbrian Pipes), Bob Johnson (Vocals), and John Spiers (Melodeon).
The songs on the album are inspired by the Tiffany Aching series of Discworld books. There is a spoken contribution by the author Terry Pratchett.

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