Fairport Convention: Folk Heroes (2017)

In the late 1960s, a group of North London musicians shook traditional English folk music to its roots by fusing it with rock - simultaneously outraging the purists and delighting a new and devoted audience. Through new interviews with the band including Richard Thompson, the film examines how the group survived tragedy when their drummer was killed in a car crash early in their career, followed by the tragic death of lead vocalist Sandy Denny; and how they overcame numerous line-up changes to continually reinvent themselves by discovering and recruiting some of the finest virtuosos in the country.

Director: Charlie Thomas, Mark Rivers
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date:
Production: Special Treats Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

folk rock

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fairport Convention: Folk Heroes about?
In the late 1960s, a group of North London musicians shook traditional English folk music to its roots by fusing it with rock - simultaneously outraging the purists and delighting a new and devoted audience. Through new interviews with the band including Richard Thompson, the film examines how the group survived tragedy when their drummer was killed in a car crash early in their career, followed by the tragic death of lead vocalist Sandy Denny; and how they overcame numerous line-up changes to continually reinvent themselves by discovering and recruiting some of the finest virtuosos in the country.
Who directed Fairport Convention: Folk Heroes?
Fairport Convention: Folk Heroes was directed by Charlie Thomas, Mark Rivers.
How long is Fairport Convention: Folk Heroes?
Fairport Convention: Folk Heroes has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
What genre is Fairport Convention: Folk Heroes?
Fairport Convention: Folk Heroes is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Fairport Convention: Folk Heroes produced?
Fairport Convention: Folk Heroes was produced in United Kingdom.