Shirley Elizabeth Collins MBE (born 5 July 1935) is an English folk singer who was a significant contributor to the English Folk Revival of the 1960s and 1970s. She often performed and recorded with her sister Dolly, whose accompaniment on piano and portative organ created unique settings for Shirley’s plain, austere singing style.
instruments played
banjo
dulcimer
Guitar
Vocals
Associated Acts
Dolly Collins, Albion Country Band, The Young Tradition, Davy Graham, Etchingham Steam Band, Current 93
Birth Name
Shirley Elizabeth Collins
Genres
Folk
Occupations
Singer
Website
Years Active
1955-1979, 2014-present
Name
Shirley Collins
Nationality
England