Rick Spencer (singer)

Rick Spencer (born October 21, 1952) Ft. Huachuca, Arizona is an American folk singer-songwriter and musical historian. He grew up in Newtown, Connecticut and graduated from Western Connecticut State University in 1975.

Rick Spencer
Spencer in 2015
Background information
Birth nameRichard Eugene Spencer
Born (1952-10-21) October 21, 1952
Fort Huachuca, Arizona, United States
GenresFolk, Sea Shanty, Traditional Historical Music, Americana
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, historian
InstrumentsGuitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Appalachian Dulcimer, Concertina
Years active1986–present
Associated actsForebitter, Jovial Crew, LongSplice
Websitewww.catfeather.com

Associated acts

Spencer was a founding member of Forebitter[1] with whom he toured extensively and recorded five albums. He is a current member of the Jovial Crew, and the trio, LongSplice, with Joseph Morneault and Dawn Indermuehle. Spencer worked with Stan Hugill delving into the history of sea music and singing sea shanties. He worked for 20 years as a staff musician, interpreter, researcher and program developer at Mystic Seaport Museum. Spencer is recognized internationally, as an authority on the history and presentation of English language maritime music.

He has been on stage with Pete Seeger, Oscar Brand, Paul Winter, John Roberts, Jerry Bryant, and many others.[2]

References
  1. "Meet the Chantey staff". Mystic Seaport Museum. Archived from the original on 28 October 2011. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
  2. "Rick Spencer- Historical Songs About American Work".
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