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Ian Campbell

Folk singer, lyricist and father of UB40 musicians;

Born: 10 June 1933; Died: 24 November 2012.

Ian Campbell, the well-known folk singer and lyricist who has died in London aged 79, had a lasting influence on generations of folk singers and his songs also gained a wide following with the general public. He had a broad knowledge of the traditions of folk and his various groups commanded huge respect throughout the industry. He is, rightly, credited as being a leading member of the British folk revival of the 1960s.

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