Ashley Hutchings Still Making Music | Music News

At 71, Ashley Hutchings is still blazing trails in folk music, touring with his latest album From Psychedelia To Sonnets and chasing creative dreams before time runs out. Despite recent health hurdles that slowed travel, he’s turned those challenges into fuel for his art, revisiting his roots from Elvis to the Everly Brothers—and beyond—to blues and British folk. Co-founder of Fairport Convention, he recounts how the band evolved from American imitators to pioneers of progressive folk by embracing traditional English sounds, even against purist backlash. Still innovating, he’s drawing admiration from legends like Robert Plant and is reissuing his vast catalog to keep his legacy alive. His ultimate wish? To be remembered not just as a trailblazer in British folk, but as a prolific artist whose albums and writings continue to resonate decades later. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2be9e9b40d8a6427