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Ralph McTell (Folk Singer) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Ralph McTell
Ralph McTell is an English singer, songwriter and guitarist who has been an influential figure in British folk music since the 1960s. McTell is best known for the song "Streets of London", which has been covered by more than 200 artists around the world and his Irish migration story, "From Clare to Here". During the 1980s, he wrote and performed songs for two children's TV shows, Alphabet Zoo, also starring Nerys Hughes, followed by Tickle on the Tum, with Jaqui Reddin. The album was also released from both series. He also recorded the Keith Hopwood and Malcolm Rowe theme song on Cosgrove Hall adapted from The Wind in the Willows, and it was released as a single in 1984 after the series aired on ITV. McTell's guitar play is modeled after the early 20th century American country blues guitarists, including Blind Blake, Robert Johnson and Blind Willie McTell.
Birth nameRalph May
BornDecember 3, 1944, Farnborough, Kent, England
OriginCroydon, Greater London, England
GenresFolk, country blues
Occupation(s)singer, songwriter, record producer, author, radio and TV presenter, poet
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals, piano, harmonica
Years active1965–present
LabelsTransatlantic, Famous, Warner Bros, Mays Records, Castle, Leola Records
Associated actsThe GP's, Fairport Convention, Billy Connolly

About Ralph McTell

Folk Singer Ralph McTell was born in England on December 3, 1944. He's 80 years old today.

Revered singer who rose to folk hero status in England with songs such as"Streets of London", which has been covered by hundreds of artists since its release in 1969. He had a major economic success in the 1970s, selling out large musical halls such as London's Royal Festival Hall.

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Ralph McTell before becoming famous

Ralph McTell was born in the Zodiac sign Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer), and 1944 is also the year of Monkey (猴) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He left out of grammar school at the age of 15 to join the British Army, although he only stayed for six months. In college, he was influenced by American jazz and blues music.

Achievement of Ralph McTell

He wrote and performed songs for the children's television programmes"Alphabet Zoo" and"Tickle on the Tum" in the 1980s.

Ralph McTell's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

His given name was Ralph May. His first grandchild, Ezra, was born in the year 2000.

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Ralph McTell Collabed with

He appeared at the legendary Isle of Wight Festival in 1970, with American rock giants such as Guitarist Jimi Hendrix.

Ralph McTell Income & Net worth

Ralph McTell's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a folk singer. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Ralph McTell.

Ralph McTell Height and Weight

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Latest information about Ralph McTell updated on March 21 2023.