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  1. British folk rock was taken up and developed in the surrounding Celtic cultures of Brittany, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man, to produce Celtic rock and its derivatives, and has been influential in countries with close cultural connections to Britain.

  2. Apr 14, 2024 · There is a British folk rock band for everyone, whether you like the punk rock of Skinny Lister, the indie folk of Mumford & Sons, the progressive rock of Jethro Tull, or the traditional sound of Fairport Convention.

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  3. The greatest British Folk Rock albums of all time, as voted by RYM/Sonemic users.

    • Bob Dylan. 1,007 votes. Emerging from the Greenwich Village folk scene in the early 1960s, Bob Dylan would go on to revolutionize the genre with his poetic lyrics and distinctive voice.
    • Paul Simon. 900 votes. After the dissolution of Simon and Garfunkel, Paul Simon embarked on a solo career that further solidified his reputation as a master of the folk-rock genre.
    • Simon and Garfunkel. 1,056 votes. This dynamic duo, comprised of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, expertly blended mesmerizing harmonies with captivating storytelling, resulting in such essential classics as "Scarborough Fair" and "Mrs.
    • Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. 843 votes. Composed of David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and the legendary Neil Young, this supergroup burst onto the scene in 1969 with their debut album, "Déjà Vu."
  4. Aug 12, 2024 · British Folk Rock is my favorite genre, and I'm looking to spread the gospel. This ranking is based on three categories. British-folkiness: How many of the songs are traditional? If they're original, how close do they sound to the traditional songs? Rockingness: Does it rock? Does it have electric instrumentation?

  5. Jul 12, 2020 · The HOBBLEDEHOY recently came upon this excellent overview of the history of British Folk Rock written by Hugh Fielder. Folk’s music’s not all “hey nonny nonny” y’know. In the 70s, it sneaked its way into the heaviest of rock’s repertoire. We look at the groups that spearheaded the genre.