b. 1915 d. 1989
This seminal figure in the folk song revival commenced his prolific recording career with four sides of traditional, unaccompanied ballads released by HMV. These sides were recorded by Peter Kennedy under the auspices of the English Folk Song and Dance Society in 1951.
Sir Patrick Spens
From 78 rpm disk HMV B.10260 matrix OEA 16184. Recorded (by Peter Kennedy?) under the auspices of the English Folk Dance and Song Society.
Eppie Morrie
From 78 rpm disk HMV B.10260 matrix OEA 16231. Recorded (by Peter Kennedy?) under the auspices of the English Folk Dance and Song Society.
Van Diemen’s Land
Recorded un der the auspices of the English folk Dance and Song Society (by Peter Kennedy?). HMV B.10259 OEA.16229.
Lord Randall
From 78 rpm disk HMV B.10259 matrix OEA 16230. Recorded (by Peter Kennedy?) under the auspices of the English Folk Dance and Song Society.