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Albion Country Band


 

The Albion Country Band were an English folk band.

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The band was formed in April 1972 by Steeleye Span member Ashley Hutchings. Dave Mattacks from Fairport Convention was recruited, and later that year Richard Thompson and Linda Thompson also joined. Shirley Collins was briefly listed as a member. The band split in august 1973 and retrospectively released their sole album, Battle Of The Field, on Island Records. They also acted as backing band on Shirley Collins' No Roses LP.

Related Topics:
1972 - Steeleye Span - Fairport Convention - Richard Thompson - Linda Thompson - Shirley Collins - 1973 - Island Records

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