A dynamic singer of great individuality and integrity, Louis Killen was one of the key singers of the British folk revival of the 1960s. He was from the industrial Northeast of England and never lost his sense of place despite living in the USA for 40 years. His 1965 album, "Ballads & Broadsides", was the first full album by a solo folk singer released in the UK and was hugely influential. In 1967, he emigrated to the USA. Widely known and loved, he worked with Pete Seeger and was a member of the Clancy Brothers in the 70s. "Ballads And Broadsides" is a classic album, infused with Killen's love of the narrative song, showcasing the strength of his singing and story telling.