JONES, NIC - Penguin Eggs (LP) (Sealed) (LP)

Singer Nic Jones was among the most acclaimed artists to emerge from the British folk revival, winning praise for his moving vocals as well as his prowess on guitar and fiddle. Greatly influenced by Martin Carthy, whose percussive guitar style Jones adopted for his own, he first surfaced during the late 1960s as a member of the group the Halliard, mounting a solo career in 1970 with his debut album Ballads and Songs. Other projects included appearances on albums from artists including Richard Thompson and June Tabor. 1980's Penguin Eggs - named Folk Album of the Year by Melody Maker and Froots - was his final new recording; in 1982 he was critically injured in an auto accident and forced to retire from performing.