Johnny Handle is an English folk musician and singer. Starting as a skiffle player in 1957 he soon crossed into folk music both as a soloist and as a member of The High Level Ranters. His repertoire is heavily influenced by the traditional music of North East England and, in particular, songs about coal mining. He worked as a coal miner before becoming a musician. In 1958, with Louis Killen, he founded the Folksong and Ballad Club in the Bridge Hotel, Newcastle. He plays accordion, keyboards, banjo, whistle and the Northumbrian pipes.
[edit] Selected recordings
* The Collier Lad - 1975 (Topic 12TS270)
* She's A Big Lass - 1979 (EMI)
* Stottin Doon The Waal – 1963 -(Topic TOP78)
* Along The Coaly Tyne – (with The High Level Ranters) (Topic TSCD498)
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A Collection of the Songs of Tommy Armstrong
A great resource for local folksong:
A Beuk of the Sangs of Tommy Armstrong The Pitman's Poet
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First complete collection of his songs.
A Beuk of the Sangs of Tommy Armstrong The Pitman's Poet
Click for Songs of Tommy Armstrong
First complete collection of his songs.
About Me
- Conrad Bladey (Peasant)
- Professor of Irish Culture, Expert in Irish Cookery, Crafts, Stories and Traditions of celebration. Tin Whistle Player and Storyteller
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