Roy Guest
Roy Guest (13 March 1934 – 23 September 1996) was a folk singer and impresario.
Born in Izmir, Turkey, Guest came to prominence in the 1960s as a promoter with Harold Davison, and with Brian Epstein's NEMS enterprises. He oversaw the London concert debuts of Simon and Garfunkel,[1] the Incredible String Band and Fairport Convention. He was also an agent during the early careers of Al Stewart and Sandy Denny.[2] Guest was also co-founder, with Jim Haynes (of the Traverse Theatre), of the Howff folk music club in Edinburgh. Notably Bert Jansch started his career at the club which became a meeting place for folk musicians including Archie Fisher and Owen Hand, and the folk duo of Robin Hall and Jimmie Macgregor.[3]
Guest died in Faversham, Kent in September, 1996, at the age of 62.[2]
References
- ^ "Concerts & Package Tours : 1967 (March - April)". www.bradfordtimeline.co.uk. Retrieved October 9, 2011.
- ^ a b Adams, Rob. "Roy Guest". www.heraldscotsman.com. Retrieved October 9, 2011.
- ^ Steven, Alasdair (October 6, 2011). "Obituary: Bert Jansch, musician". News.scotsman.com. Retrieved October 9, 2011.