Bert Jansch
- January 9, 2024
- Folk Singer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Bert Jansch |
| Occupation | Folk Singer |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 3, 1943(1943-11-03) |
| Age | 81 |
| Date Of Death | October 5, 2011, Hampstead, London, United Kingdom |
| Birthplace | Scotland |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
Bert Jansch Biography
| Name | Bert Jansch |
| Birthday | Nov 3 |
| Birth Year | 1943 |
| Place Of Birth | Scotland |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Spouse | Loren Auerbach , Heather Jansch , Lynda Campbell |
Bert Jansch is one of the most popular and richest Folk Singer who was born on November 3, 1943 in Scotland, United Kingdom. Scottish folk singer and founding member of the band Pentangle who received two Lifetime Achievement Awards.
He played alongside Eric Clapton on one of the last recording sessions before Jansch’s death.
He worked as a farmer in the late 1970s alongside his wife and family.
Bert Jansch Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Folk Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Bert Jansch is one of the richest Folk Singer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bert Jansch 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He took care of plants in a nursery.
He once married a sixteen year old girl so that she could travel with him without a passport.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Bert Jansch Dating?
According to our records, Bert Jansch married to Loren Auerbach , Heather Jansch , Lynda Campbell. As of December 1, 2023, Bert Jansch’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Bert Ranked on the list of most popular Folk Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Bert Jansch celebrates birthday on November 3 of every year.
Top Facts about Bert Jansch
- Bert Jansch was a Scottish folk musician born in 1943.
- He co-founded the band Pentangle in 1967.
- Jansch released over 20 solo albums during his career.
- His song “Angie” has been covered by numerous artists.
- Jansch influenced musicians such as Jimmy Page and Neil Young.
- He received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Folk Awards in 2001.
- Jansch passed away in 2011 at the age of 67.
- He was known for his intricate fingerpicking style on guitar.
- Jansch’s music blended traditional folk with jazz and blues influences.
- His album “Jack Orion” is considered a classic of British folk music.
What happened Bert Jansch?
Jansch died early Wednesday morning in London after a battle with lung cancer. He was 67 years old. Bert Jansch recorded his self-titled first album in 1965 in his producer’s home.
What kind of guitar did Bert Jansch play?
Bert Jansch played his Yamaha LL11 acoustic guitar for the longest time during his career. He was also a fan of the Yamaha FG-1500, which he played occasionally.
How do you pronounce Bert Jansch?
The family name is most often pronounced as /ˈjænʃ/ yansh , although Jansch himself, like several other members of his family, pronounced it /ˈdʒænʃ/ jansh.
Is Bert Jansch still alive?
October 5, 2011
Was Bert Jansch an alcoholic?
The decades that followed were dotted with intermittent success, and dominated by heavy drinking. By 1987, Jansch’s alcoholism was so acute he was told he had a choice of “either giving up alcohol or simply giving up”. He has been sober since.