Whippersnapper (band)
| Whippersnapper | |
|---|---|
| Genres | English folk music |
| Years active | 1984–1993, 2008-9 |
| Labels | WPS |
| Associated acts | Lazarus, Fairport Convention |
| Past members |
Dave Swarbrick Chris Leslie Kevin Dempsey Martin Jenkins |
Whippersnapper was an English folk band formed in 1984, consisting of Dave Swarbrick (fiddle, mandolin, vocals), Chris Leslie (fiddle, mandolin, vocals), Kevin Dempsey (guitar, vocals) and Martin Jenkins (mando-cello, flute, vocals).
Swarbrick left the group in 1989, and the band continued as a trio until 1993, with the only album recorded that line-up being Stories. During that time, Dempsey and Leslie released an album called Always With You as a duo. The band split when Jenkins left the group in 1993. However, they did tour briefly again in 1994.
Following Swarbrick's recovery from illness, Whippersnapper toured again as a full four piece in both 2008 and 2009.
Martin Jenkins (born 17 July 1946, London, England) died on 17 May 2011, in Sofia, Bulgaria, from a heart attack.
Not to be confused with the Australian indie rock group The Whipper Snappers who coincidentally played during the same period 1988 to 1993.
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