Craig Mclearie

Craig came south in 1971, initially singing in folk clubs in Maidenhead. He went on to “host” Maidenhead Folk Club and founded Nettlebed Folk Club (which he fronted for the first few years) with Mike Sanderson. He also sang in a number of folk groups over the years. An eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary folk, acoustic versions of rock and pop, and a smattering of his own compositions, having recorded 8 albums to date. This month’s issue of Shindig(#316) has an article covering his very first album recorded in 1976.