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Martin Simpson

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Born 05 May 1953.

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Biography

Martin Simpson (born 5 May 1953, Scunthorpe, England) is an English guitarist. He grew up in a household full of music, from his mother’s Paul Robeson records, his father’s light opera singing and the record collections of his two elder brothers. By the age of 12 his big brother Geoff and his Uncle had clubbed together to buy him his first guitar.

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Blogs from the BBC

  1. Martin Simpson on Levon Helm & Hedy West

    Mon 5 Oct 2009 17:08 Martin Simpson writes: Having listened to The Band last week in the car, I spent much... Mike Harding

  2. Martin Simpson on Driving

    Fri 2 Oct 2009 15:54 Martin Simpson writes: Here we go again!I've been having my usual conversations with... Mike Harding

  3. Martin Simpson on BBC Four

    Wed 30 Sep 2009 16:27 Martin Simpson writes: Just removed myself from the banjo in order to compose this... Mike Harding

BBC Reviews Really Simple Syndication

  1. True Stories 2009

    True Stories

    Reviewed by Michael Quinn

    Every bit as accomplished and deserving of attention and applause.

  2. Prodigal Son 2007

    Prodigal Son

    Reviewed by Harry Holgate

    Another fine album from a man in his prime...

  3. The Collection

    The Collection

    Reviewed by Simon Morgan

    Gospel-getters and soul-searchers, park your ears here.

Played By

Since December 2008

  1. Celtic music and what's on listings.

    Caithream Ciùil BBC Radio nan Gaidheal

  2. Folk, roots and acoustic music, plus artist news and the latest album releases

    The Mike Harding Show BBC Radio 2

  3. A selection of Celtic music.

    Tiompan BBC Radio nan Gaidheal

  4. End the day in the company of the song writing masters of country, folk and rock'n'roll

    Iain Anderson BBC Radio Scotland

  5. A late-night mix of live sessions, celebrity guests and listener interaction

    The Radcliffe & Maconie Show BBC Radio 2

  6. The weekly dose of Rhythm and Blues tunes from Paul Jones

    Paul Jones BBC Radio 2

  7. Classic and cutting-edge music, with live sessions and archive performances

    Marc Riley BBC 6 Music

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Played On

Since December 2008

  1. BBC Radio nan Gaidheal 100%

  2. BBC Radio 2 69%

  3. BBC Radio Scotland 17%

  4. BBC 6 Music 4%

  5. BBC Radio Ulster 4%

  6. BBC Radio Wales 4%

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