FOLK legend Roy Harper is bringing his show to Darwen on May 8.
Widely considered one of Britain's most unique songwriters, Manchester-born Harper is an icon of modern British folk rock.
The singer began playing skiffle music with his younger brother, David Harper, at ten years old but was also influenced by blues music, jazz and classical.
His first album, The Sophisticated Beggar, was recorded in 1966 after Harper was signed to Peter Richard's Strike Records.
His 1977 album Bullinamingvase featured "One of Those Days in England" with backing vocals by Paul and Linda McCartney, which became a Top 40 hit.
The first recipient of the Mojo Hero Award, it was said: "He may be cantankerous and opinionated but through all this he remains a highly intelligent poet and hopeless romantic blessed with a remarkable voice."
Support is from Matt Churchill.
Tickets for the May 8 concert at Darwen Library Theatre costing £15 are available from the box office on 01254 706006.
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