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			Billy Fane was born in Dinnington, Northumberland. He was an apprentice baker, but left to go to teaching college. He performed in folk clubs and acted in the TV series Byker Grove and the film Billy Elliott. At present, he’s taking a masters degree in special educational needs. To see a list of songs available through MWM, please click here
			Bryan Ferry rose to fame with Roxy Music and has since had a glittering international solo career. Songs available through MWM: (The) Lambton Worm Written in 1867, this tells of the strange gannins-on that occurred on Wearside in the times of the Crusades. As Bryan is a Washington lad, the song was an obvious choice for him to contribute to the Anthology. “As a boy, I remember playing on Worm Hill at Biddick. I’ve known the song since I was a child”, says Bryan, “and its mixture of horror and humour appeals to me.”
			Bob Fox has been on the folk scene since the early 70s. He’s had several musical partners, including Tom McConville, Stu Luckley and Vin Garbutt. His latest collaboration is with Jed Grimes and The Hush (formed in the Summer of 2001). Songs available through MWM: (The) Bonny Gateshead Lass (with The Hush) Celebrated Working Man Going To The Mine (with The Hush) (The) Hedgehog Pie (with The Hush) Jack Crawford (with The Hush) Little Chance (The) Oakey Strike Evictions (with The Hush) (The) Row In The Gutter (with The Hush/Benny Graham) (The) Shoemakker (with The Hush) (The) South Medomsley Strike (with The Hush)
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			Vin Garbutt was born in South Bank, Middlesbrough. While he was still at school, he often performed folk songs at the local Rifle Club. He was apprenticed to ICI, but at the age of 21, decided to become a professional musician. In 1972, he recorded his first album - The Valley Of Tees. This firmly established him as a singer and songwriter. He went on to tour the USA, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Yugoslavia, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand, Cyprus, Singapore, Thailand, and Bermuda. Songs available through MWM: (The) Valley Of Tees Old Parkin Raine The Fiddler
			Alex Glasgow was born in 1935 in Gateshead. He cited one of his greatest influences as Gateshead Public Library. After graduating in Languages from Leeds University, he taught in Germany. On his return to Newcastle, he joined the BBC. He also began to write topical songs. He composed the music for Alan Plater’s play Close The Coalhouse Door. Alex is best known for his recording of Dance Te Yer Daddy, used in the TV series When The Boat Comes In. He also wrote the scripts for four episodes. Alex emigrated to Australia in 1981 where he died in 2001. To see a list of songs available through MWM, please click here
			Benny Graham has performed as a solo singer, as a member of the harmony band Pegleg Ferret, and in collaboration with Bob Fox. As well as singing, Benny also works in theatre, TV and radio. To see a list of songs available through MWM, please click here
			Richard Grainger is a native of Middlesbrough and performs traditional material as well as his own songs. He worked with Charles O’Connor, who later was a founder member of Irish folk-rock band Horslips. In the 1980s, Richard was a member of the Teesside Fettlers who brought the music of Cleveland to an international audience. Songs available through MWM: (A) Day In Redcar (The) Moulder’s Wedding Ring Of Iron
			Robson Green was born in Hexham. Although best known as a TV actor, he’s no stranger to singing. At the age of nine, he sang the lead role in Dudley primary school’s production of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Six years later, he played Frederick in The Pirates of Penzance, staged by Seaton Burn High School Drama Society. In 1995, his recording of Unchained Melody with Jerome Flynn spent seven weeks at the top of the charts. Songs available through MWM: Keep Yer Feet Still, Geordie Hinny
			Jed Grimes used to play in a folk-rock band called Hedgehog Pie. Three albums and six years of touring Europe later, the band split. Since then, Jed has worked solo and with a variety of musicians and singers, including Dave Burland, Rab Noakes, Mike Harding, Keef Hartley, The Doonan Family Band and Stewart Hardy. In 2001, He formed The Hush. Jed has also produced a variety of tracks for the Northumbria Anthology, including two contributions by Brian Johnson.
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