Sandy Denny



First NameSandy
Last NameDenny
Full Name at BirthAlexandra Elene MacLean Denny
Age31 (age at death)
Date of BirthJanuary 6, 1947
BirthplaceLondon, England
Date of DeathApril 21, 1978
Location of DeathWimbledon, London, England
Cause of Deathtraumatic brain hemorrhage due to a fall
BuildAverage
Hair ColorBrown - Dark
Star SignCapricorn
EthnicityWhite
NationalityEnglish
OccupationSinger, actress
Occupation CategoryVocalist
Claim to FameLead singer for Fairport Convention
Music GenreFolk, Piano
Music StylePop/Rock, Celtic, International, Psychedelic, Folk-Rock, British Folk, British Folk-Rock, Singer/Songwriter
Music MoodIntimate, Poignant, Gentle, Sophisticated, Organic, Passionate, Innocent, Bittersweet, Wistful, Plaintive, Ethereal, Searching, Dramatic, Yearning, Literate, Autumnal, Reflective
InstrumentGuitar, Piano, Vocals

Sandy Denny (6 January 1947 – 21 April 1978), born Alexandra Elene Maclean Denny, was an English singer and songwriter, perhaps best known as the lead singer for the folk rock band Fairport Convention. She has been described by Allmusic's Richie Unterberger as "the pre-eminent British folk rock singer".


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Discography

1977

1973

1973

1972

1971

1970

1967

Filmography

Selected Sandy Denny film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

1971
One in Ten a Singer and His Songs
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Soundtrack Credits

2006
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2001
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Rendezvous (1977)
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