Any Roy Harper fans?

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Anyone here a diehard fan of this disturbingly underapprecialted folkie? Despite his sometimes skeptical/anti-religious and morally questionable lyrics he has become my most favorite singer. I don’t think I’ve ever been as captivated by a musician as much as him. Just his delivery is top notch. It sounds like a well concocted blend of Donovan, Al Stewart, Bert Jansch, and George Harrison. And his skills as an acoustic guitarist are nothing shot of supurb. I believe Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull named him as his biggest influence.

Favorite track(s): “Girlie”, “Ageing Raver”, “She’s The One”, “Me And My Woman”, “The Flycatcher”, just to name a few.
Favorite album(s): I have more than one fav… All of them were released between 1966-1980. Stormcock is a masterpiece. I have Folkjokeopus blasting from my iHome as I write this 😛

(For those unaware of him he was the subject of Led Zeppelin’s “Hats Off To (Roy) Harper” and also sang the lead vocal on Pink Floyd’s “Have A Cigar”.)
 
I’ve read a bit about him because I’ve read Led Zeppelin biographies (they’re my favorite band). I’m going to check out the songs you mentioned.
 
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