Nigel Mazlyn Jones

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Nigel Mazlyn Jones
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Nigel Mazlyn Jones in concert in Birmingham in May 2004
Background information
Born (1950-06-26) 26 June 1950 (age 73)
Dudley, Worcestershire, England
Genres Folk rock
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)12 and 6 string guitar
Years active1972–present
LabelsIsle of Light, Voiceprint
Website nigelmazlynjones.com

Nigel Mazlyn Jones (born 26 June 1950) [1] is an English guitarist, singer and songwriter.

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Early life

He was born in Dudley, Worcestershire, England, [1] where he did part-time work at Dudley Zoo from the age of 12. In 1969, he moved to Jersey, to work full-time with the apes at Jersey Zoo (now Durrell Wildlife Park), but "watching people watching animals taught me conservation in the wild is essential" and relocated to north Cornwall, to make his living as a musician. [1]

He has been an active campaigner on local community issues in Cornwall, notably as part of the Lowermoor Support Group for people affected by the Camelford water pollution incident. [2]

Music

Jones most often appears as a solo performer, but he has collaborated with many notable musicians, including Guy Evans of Van der Graaf Generator, Roy Harper, (he plays guitar and dulcimer on Harper's 1990 album Once ), Banco de Gaia, Steve Jolliffe of Tangerine Dream, Steve Hillage and Nik Turner from Hawkwind. [1]

Discography

Videography

Appearances on other albums

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References

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  2. "Health probe into Camelford poisoning". BBC News. 14 August 2001. Retrieved 25 April 2010.