Vin Garbutt
Vincent Paul Garbutt (20 November 1947 – 6 June 2017) was an English folk singer and songwriter. A significant part of his repertoire consisted of protest songs covering topics such as "the Troubles" in Northern Ireland (Welcome Home Howard Green, Troubles of Erin, To Find Their Ulster Peace), unemployment, and social issues. Whilst the subject of his songs featured many political and social topics, Garbutt's on stage wit, humour and storytelling between songs became a hit with audiences and for which he became widely known. He would wish his audiences "All the very best" along with, "I'm knackered now, aren't you?"
Vin Garbutt | |
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Garbutt in 2010 at the National Folk Festival | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Vincent Paul Garbutt |
| Born | 20 November 1947 Middlesbrough, England |
| Origin | South Bank, Teesside, North Riding of Yorkshire |
| Died | 6 June 2017 (aged 69) |
| Genres | Folk music |
| Instrument(s) | guitar, tin whistle, voice |
| Years active | 1970s to 2017 |
| Website | http://www.vingarbutt.com |
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