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Ashley Hutchings

Ashley Hutchings
MBE
Hutchings with Fairport Convention; August 2007 Photo: Brian Marks
Hutchings with Fairport Convention; August 2007
Photo: Brian Marks
Background information
Birth nameAshley Stephen Hutchings
Also known asThe Guv'nor; Tyger
Born (1945-01-26) 26 January 1945 (age 79)
Southgate, London, England
GenresFolk, British folk rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, arranger, bandleader, author, producer
InstrumentBass guitar
Years active1964–
LabelsIsland Records
Websitewww.ashleyhutchings.com

Ashley Stephen Hutchings (born 26 January 1945), MBE, sometimes known in early years as "Tyger" Hutchings, is an English bassist, songwriter, arranger, band leader, writer and record producer.[1] He was a founding member of three noteworthy English folk-rock bands: Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and The Albion Band.[1] Hutchings has overseen numerous other projects, including records and live theatre, and has collaborated on film and television projects.

  1. ^ a b Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. pp. 634/5. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.

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