Pentangle

[Bob]

Pentangle is a British folk rock (or folk-jazz) band. The original band was active in the late 1960s and early 1970s; its successor has been active since the early 1980s. The original line-up, which was unchanged throughout the band's first incarnation (1967–1973), was: Jacqui McShee, vocals; John Renbourn, guitar; Bert Jansch, guitar; Danny Thompson, double bass; and Terry Cox, drums.

The name Pentangle was chosen to represent the five members of the band, but the pentagram symbol also has a number of mystical associations and is the device on Sir Gawain's shield in the Middle English poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight .

In 2007, the original members of the band were reunited to receive a Lifetime Achievement award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and to record a short concert that was broadcast on BBC radio. In January 2008, a twelve date UK tour featuring all five original members was announced.

Have any of you had a listen to their music? I am thinking of getting some of their work.

[pledm]

Hi Bobin,I`ve listened to their music and have enjoyed it,like this song;



oh Bert Jansch is 65 today.

Great little song.