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Love No More by Alan Reid

Artist Biography For Alan Reid

Alan Reid Born 2 May 1950 Glasgow Scotland Is A Scottish Folk Multi-Instrumentalist And Songwriter. He Was A Founding Member Of Battlefield Band Which Combined Traditional Celtic Melodies And New Material.
1969–2010 The Battlefield Band Years
Alan Reid Joined Battlefield Band In 1969 At A Time When They Were Evolving Into A Folk Group. From 1973 Battlefield Band Quickly Became Pre-Eminent In The Emerging Scottish Traditional Music Scene Becoming Established Firmly At The Forefront Where They Remain Today. Battlefield Band Made Two Albums With The Breton Label Arfolk Released In 1976 & 1978 And Three Albums With The Topic Label Released In 1977 1978 & 1979 But Since 1980 Have Recorded Exclusively With Temple Records. Reid Travelled The World With The Band And Has Been Involved In Over 30 Albums. Although The Band's Lineup Changed Many Times Reid Was Keyboarder And Known As The "father And Son" Of Battlefield Band. One Of The Many Accomplishments Credited To Alan Reid Is His Use Of Keyboards In A Scottish Folk Band. Starting First With A Pump Organ Then Moving Later To Electronic Keyboards The Sound Originally Garnered Approval And Momentary Objection From Fans And Music Writers Alike. But Soon The Sound Of The Keyboards Became Part Of The Basic Sound Of Battlefield Band And Left The Door Open For Other Celtic Bands To Tailor Their Sound To Their Taste. In 1997 While Remaining A Member Of Battlefield Band Reid Released His First Solo Album The Sunlit Eye On Temple Records. It Featured Brand New Songs And Tunes. In 2001 A Song And Tune Book Martyrs Rogues And Worthies Was Released By Kinmor Music The Publishing Arm Of Temple Records. Reid Also Formed A Duo With Singer/guitarist Rob Van Sante And Released A CD In 2002 Entitled Under The Blue Which Featured More New Songs. He Also Appeared As Guest Singer In Vol. 1 And 2 Of The Linn Records Series Of The Complete Works Of Robert Burns. In 2009 He Was Nominated At The Scots Traditional Awards In The Composer Of The Year Category. Reid Is A Prolific And Fluid Songwriter His Compositions Full Of Imagery And Stories Of Common Folk And Historical Figures As Well. As Interesting And Moving As The Stories Are His Musical Compositions Leave The Listener With A Strong Memorable And Very Singable Melody.

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