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May 27, 1947 76 years old

British folk musician known from Steeleye Span

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About Peter Knight Folk Musician

  • Peter Knight (born 27 May 1947) is a folk musician, a former member of British folk rock group Steeleye Span.
  • Born in London, Knight learnt to play the violin and mandolin as a child before going to the Royal Academy of Music from 1960 to 1964.
  • The recordings of the Irish fiddler Michael Coleman inspired him to take part in Irish pub sessions.
  • He teamed up with guitarist and singer Bob Johnson until 1970 when he joined Steeleye Span.
  • The parting was short-lived, as Johnson himself also joined Steeleye Span in 1972.

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