About
Double bassist known for his long-time collaboration partnership with Richard Thompson and John Martyn.
Before Fame
He took up guitar, mandolin, trumpet, and trombone before learning how to play double bass.
Trivia
He was the recipient of a 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
Family Life
He raised a son named Dan with his wife Daphne.
Associated With
He toured as a bass guitarist with Roy Orbison in 1963.
