Jon Raven (1940-2015) was a pivotal figure in the 1960s/'70s British folk revival, working as a solo artist and frequent collaborator, and perhaps most importantly as a producer, working with many of the eras greatest musicians, including Sue Harris, Nic Jones, John Kirkpatrick, Tony Rose and, of course, his own brother, Michael Raven, who also has an extensive recording career. Raven was also a prolific author, publishing several volumes of folklore and regional British history. Fun fact: Jon Raven's sons also went into musical careers, notably bassist Paul Raven, who moved through a variety of rock, post-punk and industrial bands, including later editions of Killing Joke and Ministry... (Thank you Wikipedia!)
Here's a quick look at his work...
The Black Country Three "The Black Country Three" (Transatlantic Records, 1966) (LP)
Jon & Mike Raven/Jean Ward "Kate Of Coalbrookdale" (Argo Records, 1971) (LP)
Jon Raven/Nic Jones/Tony Rose "Songs Of A Changing World" (Trailer Records, 1973) (LP)
Jon Raven & Malcolm Totten "Songs From The Nailmakers" (Broadside Records, 1973) (LP)
Jon Raven "Ballad Of The Black Country" (Broadside Records, 1975) (LP)
Jon Raven "Harvest" (Broadside Records, 1976) (LP)
Jon Raven/Various Artists "The Bold Navigators: The Story Of England's Canals In Song" (Tradition Records, 1975) (LP)
Reissued on Fellside...
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