Bert Jansch RIP

Bert Jansch - Cambridge Folk Fest 2011 (photo © Mark Taylor)

 
We’re sorry to report the passing of infuential fingerstyle guitarist and founder member of Pentangle, Bert Jansch, who died early this morning aged 67, following a long battle with cancer. Listen to Bert performing Black Waterside below. RIP Bert.

Obits: The Guardian (written by Derek Schofield), The Telegraph and BBC News.

 
***Steve Tilston will be appearing on Later With Jools on BBC 2 on Friday 14th October 2011 to talk about Bert Jansch and play a song.***

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