Jimmie Macgregor
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| Born | March 10, 1930 Glasgow, Scotland |
Jimmie Macgregor (born March 10, 1930) is a Scottish folksinger and broadcaster.
He was born in Glasgow and studied at Glasgow School of Art, becoming a potter and teacher.
In 1960 he formed a musical partnership with Robin Hall. They appeared extensively on BBC Television – both on the Tonight programme and on the White Heather Club.[1] Both also played as part of The Galliards with Leon Rosselson and Shirley Bland.
Hall and Macgregor recorded over 20 albums during their partnership which ended in 1981.[2] One of their most successful singles was the anthem 'Football Crazy', released in 1960 on Decca Records.
Macgregor went on to make television programmes, including The West Highland Way and Macgregor's Gathering, a long running show for Radio Scotland. He has been involved in various conservation organisations, including the Association for the Protection of Rural Scotland[3] and was awarded the MBE in 1994 for services to Scottish heritage and culture.
[edit] References
- ^ Guida, Nick. "Robin Hall and Jimmie Macgregor". http://www.theballadeersscotland.com/HM_01.htm. Retrieved 2007-09-19.
- ^ "Robin Hall and Jimmie MacGregor". http://www.footstompin.com/artists/robin_hall_jimmie_macgregor. Retrieved 2007-09-19.
- ^ "APRS". http://www.ruralscotland.org/. Retrieved 2007-09-19.
