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Dave Swarbrick was a cornerstone of British folk music, renowned for his masterful fiddle playing and insightful songcraft. He joined Fairport Convention in 1969 and helped redefine folk-rock with the watershed album Liege & Lief, a touchstone in the genre. Over his long career, Swarbrick released a substantial solo catalogue and remained active in music through health challenges and new collaborations. This page celebrates his life, discography, and the ongoing impact of his work.

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Stay connected for updates on Dave Swarbrick’s legacy projects, including Swarb's Lazarus, and explore official social channels that preserve his musical footprint. Secure your seats for tribute events or performances associated with his wider body of work, and explore the venues and dates in your city. We’ve got you covered with reliable, no-fuss access to his music and performances.

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Quick Facts About Dave Swarbrick

  • Joined Fairport Convention in 1969 and contributed to Liege & Lief, a watershed album in British folk rock.
  • Awarded BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Lifetime Achievement (2004) and Best Duo (with Martin Carthy) at the 2007 Folk Awards.
  • Suffered emphysema, underwent a double lung transplant in 2004, and remained active in music through later years.
  • Released a substantial solo catalog from 1976–2010, including Swarbrick (1976), Life and Limb (1990), Skin + Bone (1992), English Fiddler: Swarbrick plays Swarbrick (2003), and Raison d'être (2010).
  • Active post-Fairport projects included Swarb's Lazarus (2006–2009) as a live/ensemble outfit.
  • Social/media presence for his legacy includes the Swarb’s Lazarus project site and related channels (e.g., YouTube topic pages for Swarbrick).

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Dave Swarbrick Discography

  • Raison d'être
    2010 · Shirty
  • It Suits Me Well: The Transatlantic Anthology
    2004 · Castle
  • English Fiddler: Swarbrick plays Swarbrick
    2003 · Naxos World
  • Live at Jackson's Lane
    1996 · Musikfolk
  • Skin + Bone
    1992 · Special Delivery Records
  • Life and Limb
    1990 · Special Delivery Records
  • When the Battle is Over
    1986 · Conifer
  • Flittin'
    1983 · Spindrift
  • Smiddyburn
    1981 · Logo
  • Lift The Lid and Listen
    1978 · Sonet
  • The Ceilidh Album
    1978 · Sonet
  • Swarbrick 2
    1977 · Transatlantic
  • Swarbrick
    1976 · Transatlantic

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Top Dave Swarbrick Songs

  • Meet on the Ledge
    1968 · 52
  • Si Tu Dois Partir
    1969 · 21
  • Rubber Band
    1980 · Did not chart

Stay connected for updates on Dave Swarbrick’s legacy projects, including Swarb's Lazarus, and explore official social channels that preserve his musical footprint. Secure your seats for tribute events or performances associated with his wider body of work, and explore the venues and dates in your city. We’ve got you covered with reliable, no-fuss access to his music and performances.

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