John Renbourn Musical artist

John Renbourn (born 8 August 1944, Marylebone, London, UK) is an English guitarist and songwriter. He is possibly best known for his collaboration with guitarist Bert Jansch as well as his work with the folk group Pentangle, although he maintained a solo career before, during and after that band's existence (1967–1973).While most commonly labelled a folk musician, Renbourn's musical tastes and interests take in early music, classical music, jazz, blues and world music. His most influential album, Sir John Alot (1968), featured his take on tunes from the Medieval era.

Personal facts

John Renbourn
Birth dateAugust 08, 1944
Birth place
Marylebone

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Musical artist

Career started1961
associated musical artist
Pentangle (band)
The John Renbourn Group
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Folk music
Folk rock
Folk baroque
instrument
Sitar
Acoustic guitar

John Renbourn on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.folkblues.co.uk/artistsrenbourn.htm
  2. http://www.johnrenbourn.co.uk