Dick Gaughan
- Type: Singer/Songwriter
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 17 May 1948 in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Active: 1970–2016
Biography
Dick Gaughan is a Scottish singer, guitarist and songwriter from Leith, celebrated for his powerful voice, intricate guitar work and uncompromising socialist songs. A former member of *The Boys of the Lough*, *Five Hand Reel* and *Clan Alba*, he is best known for the 1981 album 'Handful of Earth', long voted among the greatest folk records ever made. His own songs have been recorded by artists including *Billy Bragg*, *Mary Black* and *Capercaillie*. A stroke in 2016 brought his performing career to a close.
Genres
Dick Gaughan Discography
- Handful of Earth (1981) - Album - rated 4.22/5