Lindis Members

 

 

Founded in 1969 as "Brethren" they changed name to "Lindisfarne" in 1970. This original line-up with members Hull, Laidlaw, Clements, Cowe and Jackson is generally referred to as MK-1. During 1973 Clements, Laidlaw and Cowe, who left to form "Jack The Lad", were replaced by Duffy, Nichols, Harcourt and Craddock, the so-called MK-2 line-up. After releasing two albums "Roll On, Ruby" and "Happy Daze" Lindisfarne split again in 1975. Following a one-off successful Christmas concert in 1976 the original line-up re-formed in late 1977. In 1980 Alan Clark officially joined the band but left the same year to join Mark Knopfler's Dire Straits. Having already been a guest musician for a few years, Craggs joined the band as 6th member in 1984. Producer and keyboardist Daggett supported them as 7th member from 1986 until 1989. 1990 original member Jackson left the band and Cunningham became the bass player while Clements took over slide guitar. Keyboard player Healy supported the band in 1991 and so did Craddock in 1993 for a tour. Cowe officially left in 1993. For the Cropredy concert in 1994 guitar technician Denholm joined the band on acoustic guitar and became an official member soon after. Bass player Cunningham left in 1995 and was replaced by Thomson. Following the death of Alan Hull in 1995 Lindisfarne decided to re-group in 1996 and Mitchell took over the role as front man. Craggs left in 2000 and for the first time since 1983 Lindisfarne again was again a 5-piece group. This line-up Laidlaw, Clements, Mitchell, Thomson and Denholm stayed together until end of 2003 when Lindisfarne officialy disbanded. To meet concert obligations for 2004, Clements, Mitchell and Denholm stayed together as "Lindisfarne Acoustic" for a short tour in Spring, the final concert taking place on 17.05.2004