Magna Carta

Magna Carta were an English folk-rock band that released a self-titled album on Mercury in 1969, followed by nine studio albums and two live discs over the subsequent 19-year period, mostly on Vertigo.

Members: Chris Simpson (vocals, guitar), Glen Stuart (vocals, 1969-75, 1977), Lyell Tranter (guitar, vocals, 1969-71), Davey Johnstone (guitar, vocals, 1971-72), Stan Gordon (guitar, vocals, 1972-73), Tom Hoy (guitar, mandolin, vocals, 1975-76, 1978-79, 2009, 2015), Graham Smith (jew’s harp, bass), Nigel Smith (bass, keyboards, vocals, 1976, 1978-79), Pick Withers (drums, 1977), Robin Thyne (vocals, guitar, percussion, 1978-79), Lee Abbot (bass, vocals, 1979-92), Tom McConville (fiddle, vocals, 1979)

Discography:

  • Magna Carta (1969)
  • Seasons (1970)
  • Songs From Wasties Orchard (1971)
  • Lord of the Ages (1973)
  • Took a Long Time (1976)
  • Martin’s Cafe (1977)
  • Prisoners on the Line (1978)
  • No Truth in the Rumour (1979)
  • Midnight Blue (1982)
  • Sweet Deceiver (1983)
  • One to One (1988)

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