VIKKI CLAYTON

It all began in the early 80’s. Invited to sing with Ragged Heroes, a cult Folk Rock band. She says ”I’d found my forte. I'd always kicked around with rock bands and played in folk clubs but here was a chance to combine my two favourite musical loves." 

"Ragged Heroes Annual" was released to much acclaim and notice was taken of Vikki's lovely voice. They were invited to perform at one of the early Cropredy Festivals in 1984 and gigs started to escalate. 

Then somebody sent Fairport Convention a copy of Vikki's album "Lost Lady Found". At the same time Jerry Donahue heard Vikki sing and was moved to tears because she sounded so much like Sandy Denny. What became of these two events was a long period of appearing with Fairport Convention, fronting the newly formed Fotheringay.  

People Vikki has appeared with:
Ralph McTell
John Martyn
Fairport Convention
Richard Thompson
Ashley Hutchings ( Albion Band)
Gilly Darbey
Maart Allcock ( Fairport, Jethro Tull)
Ric Sanders ( Fairport)
Jerry Donahue
Gerry Conway
Keith Donnelly
Martin Barre ( Jethro Tull)
Dave Mattacks