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The Fellow Travellers were an American band formed in 1990 by Jeb Loy Nichols, Martin Harrison of On-U Sound Records, and Nichols' wife, vocalist Loraine Morley. The band released three albums during their history. [1] The band's sound was influenced by many disparate genres, including country music, dub music, folk music, and reggae. [2] [3] They have been called "the world's only country/dub band". [4]

Jeb Loy Nichols is a Wales-based American-born singer, songwriter, musician, and artist. His music combines elements of soul, country, folk, reggae and blues.

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Country music, also known as country and western, and hillbilly music, is a genre of popular music that originated in the southern United States in the early 1920s. It takes its roots from genres such as folk music and blues.

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References

  1. ↑ Margasak, Peter (1998-02-05). "Jeb Loy Nichols". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2017-09-15.
  2. ↑ Thomas, Andy (2017-04-12). "Music As Mountain Railroad: Jeb Loy Nichols' Favourite Records". The Quietus. Retrieved 2017-09-15.
  3. ↑ Loftus, Johnny. "Jeb Loy Nichols Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-09-15.
  4. ↑ Inc, CMJ Network (April 1999). "Okra All-Stars Review". CMJ New Music Monthly. CMJ Network, Inc. p. 41.
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