Bass player Dave Pegg “Peggy” has had a crucial role in the continuing story of Fairport Convention, the most influential and enduring British folk-rock act in history.

He has also helped to grow their annual festival Cropedy as well as working with a who’s who of artists such as Jethro Tull, Richard Thompson, John Martyn and Nick Drake.

On today's episode Peggy talks about the Birmingham beat scene of the 1960’s, the unlikely downside of having John Bonham as your drummer, persuading the Chieftains to use microphones on stage and the enduring appeal and influence of Fairport Convention.

Enjoy the show!

Brendan Murphy, THE 4 OF US

This podcast has been produced by Fuzion Communications.