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Mike Heron

b. 1942

British musician

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About Mike Heron

Born 1942. Mike Heron is a British singer, musician, composer and songwriter.

James Michael Heron (born 27 December 1942) is a Scottish singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, best known for his work in the psychedelic folk Incredible String Band, being the lead singer, playing the guitar, sitar, harmonica and more in the 1960s and 1970s.

Career Heron was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Heron has said that "It was an exploring era in the Sixties and people were rebelling from the boring pop stuff into folk and blues and world music. You couldn't sit down and listen to Buddy Holly and pass the joint around. So we tried to make the kind of music we felt was missing from our lives, that fitted with the hippy lifestyle."

Heron has also released a number of solo recordings, mostly more rock-oriented than the Incredible String Band material. Heron's part of the book, an account of his life from 1957 to 1966, occupies pages 5–104.

Solo discography Smiling Men with Bad Reputations (1971) Mike Heron's Reputation (as Mike Heron's Reputation) (1975) Diamond of Dreams (as Heron) (1977) Mike Heron (1979) The Glen Row Tapes (1988) Where the Mystics Swim (as Mike Heron's Incredible Acoustic Band) (1996) Conflict of Emotions (1998) Futurefield (2002) Echo Coming Back (2005)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Edinburgh, George Heriot's School
Also known as
James Michael Heron

People in Mike Heron's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mike Heron?

British musician

When was Mike Heron born?

Mike Heron was born on 27 December 1942 in Glasgow.

What is Mike Heron's occupation?

Mike Heron is a singer, musician, composer and songwriter.

What nationality is Mike Heron?

Mike Heron is British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Mike Heron

Β· Wikidata: Q6847220

Β· DBpedia: Mike Heron

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