Ashley Hutchings MBE | |
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![]() Hutchings with Fairport Convention; August 2007 Photo: Brian Marks | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Ashley Stephen Hutchings |
Also known as | The Guv'nor; Tyger |
Born | Southgate, London, England | 26 January 1945
Genres | Folk, British folk rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, arranger, bandleader, author, producer |
Instrument | Bass guitar |
Years active | 1964– |
Labels | Island Records |
Website | www |
Ashley Stephen Hutchings (born 26 January 1945), MBE, sometimes known in early years as "Tyger" Hutchings, is an English bassist, songwriter, arranger, band leader, writer and record producer.[1] He was a founding member of three noteworthy English folk-rock bands: Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and The Albion Band.[1] Hutchings has overseen numerous other projects, including records and live theatre, and has collaborated on film and television projects.