Strawbs

The Strawbs, a standout British progressive band, distinguished themselves from their more famous peers by infusing English folk music into their sound rather than traditional rock. Their evolution from an acoustic bluegrass group to progressive folk-rock pioneers culminated in acclaimed albums like 1972's Grave New World and Bursting at the Seams. Despite a breakup in the late '70s, the band experienced a resurgence in the mid-'80s and continued to release a diverse range of albums in the 2000s, showcasing their enduring creativity and innovation, as seen in the adventurous 2021 release Settlement, demonstrating a remarkable career spanning over five decades.