The Band. The Albion Band. Group Profile in English
The Albion Band, originally known as the Albion Country Band, was a prominent British folk rock group founded in 1971 by Ashley Hutchings, a key figure in the English folk rock movement and a founding member of Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span. The band's mission was to reinterpret traditional English songs and dances with a rock foundation, making them one of the most influential groups in the genre. Over its long history, the band underwent numerous lineup changes and stylistic shifts, reflecting Hutchings' evolving musical vision.