The Lilac Time
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: 1986 in Herefordshire, England, United Kingdom
- Active: 1986 - present
Biography
The Lilac Time is an English folk rock band formed in Herefordshire in 1986 by Stephen Duffy with his brother Nick Duffy and Michael Weston, and named after a line in *Nick Drake*'s 'River Man'. The Duffy brothers remain the core of a changing lineup across twelve studio albums, from 'The Lilac Time' (1987) and 'Paradise Circus' (1989) to 'No Sad Songs' (2015), 'Return to Us' (2019) and 'Dance Till All the Stars Come Down' (2023). The current lineup adds Claire Duffy and Melvin Duffy.
Genres
The Lilac Time Discography
- The Lilac Time (1988) - Album - rated 3.84/5
- Paradise Circus (1989) - Album - rated 3.9/5
- & Love for All (1990) - Album - rated 3.62/5
- Astronauts (1991) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- Looking for a Day in the Night (1999) - Album - rated 3.54/5
- Compendium - The Fontana Trinity (2001) - Compilation - rated 4.07/5
Members
- Stephen Duffy - vocals, guitar (1986–Present)
- Nick Duffy - banjo, accordion, violin (1986–Present)
- Claire Duffy - vocals, keyboards (1999–Present)
- Melvin Duffy - pedal steel guitar (1999–Present)
- Michael Weston - keyboards (1986–1989)
- Michael Giri - drums, backing vocals (1987–1991)
- Micky Harris - bass, backing vocals (1989–1990)