Trevor Lucas
Trevor Lucas | |
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Trevor Lucas, Wilsons Promontory, 1985 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Trevor George Lucas |
| Also known as | Ferrari McLintock, Bluey |
| Born | 25 December 1943 Epworth Hospital, Richmond, Victoria, Australia |
| Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 4 February 1989 (aged 45) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | Folk, British folk rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, harmonica, bass guitar |
| Years active | 1961–1989 |
| Labels | EAST, Reality, Elektra, Island |
| Formerly of | Eclection, Fotheringay, Sandy Denny, Fairport Convention, Bluey and Curly |
| Website | mainlynorfolk |
Trevor George Lucas (25 December 1943 – 4 February 1989) was an Australian folk singer, a member of Fairport Convention and one of the founders of Fotheringay. He mainly worked as a singer-songwriter and guitarist but also produced many albums and composed for the film industry toward the end of his career. He married three times, his first wife was Cheryl (1964 – ca. 1969), his second wife was fellow folk musician Sandy Denny (1973–1978), and his third wife was Elizabeth Hurtt (1979–1989). Lucas died on 4 February 1989 of a heart attack in his sleep, in Sydney, aged 45. According to Australian rock music historian Ian McFarlane, Lucas "was one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters Australia ever produced and although he was held in high regard in UK folk rock circles, he remained virtually unknown in his homeland".