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				Billy Fane was born in Dinnington, Northumberland. He was an apprentice baker, but left to go to teaching college. He performed in folk clubs and acted in the TV series Byker Grove and the film Billy Elliott. Songs contributed to the Anthology: Bobby Shaftoe Canny Aad Christmas (The) Fishermen Hung The Monkey (The) Fitter’s Tale Sally Gee (The) Sandgate Girl's Lament (The) Shields Lass For Me Winkle Pickin‘ Willie Wor Nanny’s A Mazer
				Bryan Ferry rose to fame with Roxy Music and has since had a glittering international solo career. Songs contributed to the Anthology: (The) Lambton Worm Written in 1867, this tells of the strange gannins-on that occurred on Wearside in the times of the Crusades. As Bryan is a Washington lad, the song was an obvious choice for him to contribute to the Anthology. “As a boy, I remember playing on Worm Hill at Biddick. I’ve known the song since I was a child”, says Bryan, “and its mixture of horror and humour appeals to me.”
				Bob Fox has been on the folk scene since the early 70s. He’s had several musical partners, including Tom McConville, Stu Luckley and Vin Garbutt. His latest collaboration is with Jed Grimes and The Hush (formed in the Summer of 2001). Songs contributed to the Anthology: (The) Bonny Gateshead Lass (with The Hush) Celebrated Working Man Going To The Mine (with The Hush) (The) Hedgehog Pie (with The Hush) Jack Crawford (with The Hush) Little Chance (The) Oakey Strike Evictions (with The Hush) (The) Row In The Gutter (with The Hush/Benny Graham) (The) Shoemakker (with The Hush) (The) South Medomsley Strike (with The Hush)
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				Vin Garbutt was born in South Bank, Middlesbrough. While he was still at school, he often performed folk songs at the local Rifle Club. He was apprenticed to ICI, but at the age of 21, decided to become a professional musician. In 1972, he recorded his first album - The Valley Of Tees. This firmly established him as a singer and songwriter. He went on to tour the USA, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Yugoslavia, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand, Cyprus, Singapore, Thailand, and Bermuda. Songs contributed to the Anthology: (The) Valley Of Tees Old Parkin Raine The Fiddler
				Alex Glasgow was born in 1935 in Gateshead. He cited one of his greatest influences as Gateshead Public Library. After graduating in Languages from Leeds University, he taught in Germany. On his return to Newcastle, he joined the BBC. He also began to write topical songs. He composed the music for Alan Plater’s play Close The Coalhouse Door. Alex is best known for his recording of Dance Te Yer Daddy, used in the TV series When The Boat Comes In. He also wrote the scripts for four episodes. Alex emigrated to Australia in 1981 where he died in 2001. To see a list of songs contributed to the Anthology, please click here
				Benny Graham has performed as a solo singer, as a member of the harmony band Pegleg Ferret, and in collaboration with Bob Fox. As well as singing, Benny also works in theatre, TV and radio. To see a list of songs contributed to the Anthology, please click here
				Richard Grainger is a native of Middlesbrough and performs traditional material as well as his own songs. He worked with Charles O’Connor, who later was a founder member of Irish folk-rock band Horslips. In the 1980s, Richard was a member of the Teesside Fettlers who brought the music of Cleveland to an international audience. Songs contributed to the Anthology: (A) Day In Redcar (The) Moulder’s Wedding Ring Of Iron
				Robson Green was born in Hexham. Although best known as a TV actor, he’s no stranger to singing. At the age of nine, he sang the lead role in Dudley primary school’s production of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Six years later, he played Frederick in The Pirates of Penzance, staged by Seaton Burn High School Drama Society. In 1995, his recording of Unchained Melody with Jerome Flynn spent seven weeks at the top of the charts. Songs contributed to the Anthology: Keep Yer Feet Still, Geordie Hinny
				Jed Grimes used to play in a folk-rock band called Hedgehog Pie. Three albums and six years of touring Europe later, the band split. Since then, Jed has worked solo and with a variety of musicians and singers, including Dave Burland, Rab Noakes, Mike Harding, Keef Hartley, The Doonan Family Band and Stewart Hardy. In 2001, He formed The Hush. Jed has also produced a variety of tracks for the Northumbria Anthology, including two contributions by Brian Johnson.
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				Johnny Handle founded the Folksong and Ballad Club in Newcastle’s Bridge Hotel with Louis Killen in 1958. He’s recorded many albums, both with the High Level Ranters and as a solo musician and singer. He plays accordion, keyboards, banjo, whistle and the Northumbrian pipes. In 1999, Johnny was engaged by the Northumbria Anthology as researcher and compiled an impressive collection of songs from many sources. To see a list of songs contributed to the Anthology, please click here
				David Haslam was offered the post of principal flute in the Scottish National Orchestra when still a student at the Royal Academy of Music. In 1962, he joined The Northern Sinfonia, again as principal flute. Since his appointment as Associate Conductor in 1966, he has conducted numerous concerts at home and abroad, working with artists including John Lill, Ida Haendel, Radu Lupu, Maurice André and Cecille Ousset. He wrote the music to six Johnny Morris stories and conducted all the Sinfonia’s children’s concerts in which Johnny appeared. In 1988, he recorded his arrangements of Northumbrian songs with Sir Thomas Allen and Sheila Armstrong. To see a list of compositions and arrangements contributed to the Anthology, please click here
				Ralph Hawkes Songs contributed to the Anthology: But It’s Mine Everything Changes (with Marian Aitchison) Jenny Was There Mary Ann (with Marian Aitchison) Mary Lister Playin’ Hard To Get (with Marian Aitchison) Take Me Up The Tyne (with Marian Aitchison) There’ll Be No-one Else For Me (with Marian Aitchison)
				Tim Healy is probably best known for his rôle as Dennis, the gaffer in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. Since then, he’s appeared in many TV dramas, including The Lost World, Heartburn Hotel, A Perfect Spy, The Grand and Common as Muck. In 2002, he rejoined fellow Geordies Jimmy Nail and Kevin Whately for the first new series of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet in over 15 years. Songs contributed to the Anthology: (The) Neighbours Doon Belaa Somebody Stole Me Bottle (with Graeme Danby)
				The High Level Ranters have been playing traditional music for over 30 years. Their name comes from the location of a folk club at the North end of the High Level Bridge across the Tyne. The original Ranters were Alistair Anderson, Tommy Gilfellon, Johnny Handle, and Colin Ross. At various times, Forster Charlton, John Doonan, Pete Wood and Louis Killen have been members. The current line up is Jim Hall, Johnny Handle and Colin Ross. Songs contributed to the Anthology: (The) Canny Shepherd Laddies Danny’s He’s Got Them On The Run Ye’re Gannin’ To Be A Keelman
				George House Monologues contributed to the Anthology: Hawks’s Men Moses
				The Hush were formed in 2001 by Jed Grimes (guitar, vocals) to record new arrangements of a range of songs from the vast repertoire originating in the North East of England. Jed is joined by Bob Fox (guitar, vocals), Paul Smith (drums, percussion), Neil Harland (bass), Graham Wood (keyboards) and Garry Linsley (sax). The Hush have also recorded with various guest singers, including Judy Dinning, Benny Graham, Ray Stubbs and Jane Wade. To see a list of songs contributed to the Anthology, please click here
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