Born 14 August 1947, Blackpool, England.
One of the most accomplished female vocalists in the British folk music scene, Maddy Prior is best known as the lead singer in the electrified folk-rock band, Steeleye Span. But she has also enjoyed a long solo career, as well as work with other artists and groups, including Tim Hart & Maddy Prior, Mac & Maddy, and Maddy Prior and the Carnival Band. Her most famous - and lighthearted - team-up was with June Tabor in the Silly sisters.