Robin Williamson

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Born 24 November 1943.

Robin Williamson Philip Ryalls/Redferns

Biography

Robin Williamson (born 24 November 1943, Edinburgh) is a Scottish multi-instrumentalist musician, singer, songwriter and storyteller, who first made his name as a founding member of The Incredible String Band.

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BBC Reviews

  1. The Celtic Bard 2008

    Review of The Celtic Bard

    Reviewed by Michael Quinn

    Bizarre but strangely beautiful. File under: unique.

  2. Skirting The River Road

    Review of Skirting The River Road

    Reviewed by Peter Marsh

    ...this lovely disc (with a little help from his new mates) reaffirms Williamson's...

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