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Magna Carta (band)

Magna Carta
(from left to right) Chris Simpson, Linda Simpson, Matt Barnhoorn. May 2008.
(from left to right) Chris Simpson, Linda Simpson, Matt Barnhoorn. May 2008.
Background information
OriginEngland
GenresProgressive rock, folk, folk rock, acoustic, rock
Years active1969–2019
LabelsFontana, Vertigo, HTD, Tembo, Mercury, Talking Elephant, Repertoire, Harvey,
Past membersChris Simpson
George Norris
Wendy Ross
Lyell Tranter
Glen Stuart
Davey Johnstone
Nigel Smith
Tom Hoy
Linda Simpson
Pick Withers
Lee Abbott
John Carey
Matt Barnhoorn
Nick Hall
Laurens Joensen
Websitehttp://www.magnac.com/
Magna Carta (Amsterdam, 1972)

Magna Carta was a progressive rock/folk rock group, originally formed in London in April 1969.[1] Their first concert was on 10 May 1969, by Chris Simpson (guitar, vocals), Lyell Tranter (guitar, vocals), and Glen Stuart (b. Alastair Urquhart, vocals).[2]

The trio released albums for Mercury Records and Vertigo Records, enjoying particular success with 1970's Seasons.

  1. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. pp. 786/7. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
  2. ^ John Tobler (1999). Lord of the Ages / Martin's Cafe - liner notes. Mercury Records.

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