Bob Fox

For nearly 50 years, Bob Fox has been celebrated as one of the most iconic voices on the British folk scene.

Born in County Durham, his powerful, clear storytelling and masterful guitar work deeply evoke the working-class culture, humour, and musical heritage of North East England's coal mining communities.

He famously portrayed "The Songman" for over four years in the West End production of the National Theatre's hit play War Horse, as well as its subsequent UK, Ireland, and South Africa tours.

Bob is a co-founder of the highly popular folk supergroup The Pitman Poets, celebrating mining culture alongside Billy Mitchell, Jez Lowe, and Benny Graham.

He is renowned for his award-winning 1970s duo with Stu Luckley (their debut album Nowt So Good'll Pass won Melody Maker's Folk Album of the Year), as well as his roles in bands like Home Service and The Hush.

Bob featured heavily alongside John Tams on the critically acclaimed BBC Radio Ballads series and has had multiple nominations for Folk Singer of the Year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.