Alistair Hulett

Alistair Hulett, born in Glasgow, is an acoustic folk singer with a distinctively political tone. In the early 80's Hulett was the founding member of the five piece folk punk band, Roaring Jack, opening for overseas acts, including Billy Bragg, The Pogues and The Men They Couldn't Hang.

Hullett's first solo CD, "Dance of the Underclass", was released in 1991 and was completely acoustic, featuring contributions from other members of Roaring Jack, and a rendition of The Internationale. The album was hailed as a folk classic, with the song, "He Fades Away", being covered by Roy Bailey and June Tabor, and later by Andy Irvine. A second album, "In The Back Streets Of Paradise", was released in 1994, and was a collection of songs originally intended as the next Roaring Jack's release.

In addition to his solo albums, Hulett has worked with Dave Swarbrick of Fairport Convention, producing three albums.

Album Discography

Solo

Dance of the Underclass, 1991
In The Back Streets Of Paradise, 1994
In Sleepy Scotland, 2001
Riches And Rags, 2006

With Dave Swarbrick

Saturday Johnny and Jimmy The Rat, 1996
The Cold Grey Light of Dawn, 1998
Red Clydeside, 2002

External links

* [http://www.AlistairHulett.com Official site]
* [http://www.folkicons.co.uk/alisbio.htm Alistair Hulett Biography]
* [http://www.folkicons.co.uk/aliswarb.htm Alistair Hulett and Dave Swarbrick]
* [http://www.roaringjack.com Roaring Jack Tribute site]