Ashley Hutchings
Ashley Hutchings MBE | |
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Hutchings with Fairport Convention; August 2007 Photo: Brian Marks | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ashley Stephen Hutchings |
| Also known as | The Guv'nor; Tyger |
| Born | 26 January 1945 Southgate, London, England |
| Genres | Folk, British folk rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, arranger, bandleader, author, producer |
| Instrument | Bass guitar |
| Years active | 1964– |
| Labels | Island Records |
| Website | www |
Ashley Stephen Hutchings (born 26 January 1945), MBE, sometimes known in early years as "Tyger" Hutchings, is an English bassist, songwriter, arranger, band leader, writer and record producer. He was a founding member of three noteworthy English folk-rock bands: Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and The Albion Band. Hutchings has overseen numerous other projects, including records and live theatre, and has collaborated on film and television projects.