Bert Jansch was a British acoustic guitarist and singer-songwriter who played a significant role in shaping the folk music scene of the 1960s. Born on April 3, 1943, in Glasgow, Scotland, Jansch moved to London at a young age where he became involved with the city's thriving folk scene. He was one of the founder members of the influential band Pentangle, which blended folk with rock and jazz elements.
Jansch's guitar playing style was characterized by his use of complex fingerpicking patterns, which influenced many other musicians including Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and John Renbourn. His music was often introspective and melancholic, reflecting his Scottish heritage and the folk tradition he grew up with. Despite struggling with hearing loss towards the end of his life, Jansch continued to perform and record music until his passing on October 5, 2011.
Jansch's impact on British folk music cannot be overstated. He was a true innovator who helped shape the genre by incorporating elements from rock, jazz, and blues into his playing style. His music has inspired generations of musicians, including many who have covered his songs or been influenced by his unique approach to the acoustic guitar.
BERT JANSCH Birthday Blues LP Transatlantic 1969 Stereo UK 1st Press Pentangle
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BERT JANSCH - NEEDLE OF DEATH 1966 UK VINYL EP 7 45 RPM TRA EP 145 - VG+/VG+
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Bert Jansch - Box Of Love The Sampler Vol. II - Used Vinyl Record - A16227z
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THE PENTANGLE Basket Of Light 1981 UK vinyl LP Bert Jansch John Renbourn *
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THE PENTANGLE - THE PENTANGLE 1968 TRA 162 UK FOLK BERT JANSCH SHEL TALMY
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BERT JANSCH - BERT JANSCH 1st UK Press 1965 Rare FlipBack Sleeve LP
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Vintage Vinyl Bundle 70s-Bert Jansch, Stomu Yamashtas, Baron Von Tollbooth
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Bert Jansch Bert Jansch A B LP Album Vinyl Record TRA 125 - VG/VG+
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LP Folk Bert Jansch John Renbourn - Bert And John (12 Song) TRANSATLANTIC UK cut
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Bert Jansch Life Depends On Love 7” Vinyl Single Big T 1967 BIG 102 UK Folk
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Bert Jansch Conundrum – Thirteen Down UK 1980 Kicking Mule Records – SNKF 162
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BERT JANSCH- Such A Simple Soul 2-LP NEW Vinyl 2018 (The Best of/Folk 60s Hits)
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Bert Jansch Birthday Blues A1 B1 LP Album Vinyl Record TRA 179 - VG+/VG
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Bert Jansch The Black Swan (Vinyl) 12" Album Coloured Vinyl (Limited Edition)
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Bert Jansch - Nicola * Vinyl Lp * 1967 * 1st Press * TRA 157 * Free P&P UK *
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"" NICK DRAKE "" Bert Jansch,, Davy Graham " Folk Blues " 60s Film .... DVD
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Bert Jansch Early Bert Volume 2 Vinyl Lp UK 1976 Xtra1164 Ex/Vg+
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BERT JANSCH - Early Bert Volume 1 LP vinyl FOLK TRAD WORLD 1976 UK XTRA 1163
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Bert Jansch: The Bert Jansch Sampler, 1969, Transatlantic, Folk, VG+
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BERT JANSCH - EARLY BERT VOL 3 (XTRA 1165) 1976 UK VINYL LP REISSUE NICOLA FOLK
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LP Folk Bert Jansch John Renbourn - Bert And John (12 Song) TRANSATLANTIC UK cut
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Bert Jansch- Avocet, 1979 Charisma Records Vinyl LP. A/1B/1 Matrix. CLASS6
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Bert Jansch and John Renbourn - Bert and John (1966) vinyl record LP
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