Mike Heron

Biography

Scottish singer and songwriter who co-led the Incredible String Band from 1965 to 1974, singing and playing guitar, sitar, keyboards and harmonica. His structured, melodic songs anchored albums such as 'The 5000 Spirits or the Layers of the Onion' and 'The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter'. His solo debut 'Smiling Men with Bad Reputations' appeared in 1971, and he remains active as a writer and performer.