Jazz Articles about David Cousins

Strawbs: The Ferryman's Curse

by Glenn Astarita
June 3, 2018

This beloved British progressive rock band started as a bluegrass unit in 1964 under the moniker, The Strawberry Hill Boys. But they shortened the group name to the Strawbs in 1967, when they soon morphed into the wonderful world of prog and enjoyed radio success integrating folk and related genres into its burgeoning signature sound. With its first album in eight years, leader/co-founder Dave Cousins realigns with his longtime musical associates, supplemented by keyboardist/guitarist Dave Bainbridge for a presentation flowing ...