Martin Stephenson is a supremely gifted singer, songwriter, musician and performer, whose career in music stretches back now almost twenty years. Born in County Durham, in the North-East of England, he is one of the many artists who broke through in the early eighties and who has managed to retain not only his fan base but also his credibility despite the fact that his career has taken a number of twists and turns and seen him move with ease from eighties pop through to roots music and a few other stops in between.
Martin's debut album was 'Boat To Bolivia' in 1985 with his band the Daintees. It received critical acclaim immediately and supported by their regular tours, the band gained a reputation as a top notch live act. After 3 more albums Martin felt disenchanted with major label politics and sought to distance himself from the business. He released a further 3 albums before retreating to his remote base in the Scottish Highlands, where armed with a number of guitars, he has continued to release a number of highly acclaimed solo albums on his own label Barbaraville Records.
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