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Martin Simpson is an English folk singer-songwriter and guitarist, born on May 5, 1953 in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. A major figure on the British folk scene since the 1970s, he is renowned for his fingerpicking virtuosity and his ability to blend traditional English and American music with original compositions. He began his recording career in 1976 with the album Golden Vanity, and became known for his fluid style, blending acoustic guitar, banjo and slide. After spending several years in the USA, he recorded albums influenced by old-time, blues and country music, including Sad ...