Iain Matthews is an English musician and singer-songwriter. He was an original member of the British folk rock band Fairport Convention from 1967 to 1969 before leaving and forming his own band, Matthews Southern Comfort, which had a UK number one in 1970 with a cover version of Joni Mitchell's song 'Woodstock'. In 1979 his cover of Terence Boylan's 'Shake It' reached No. 13 on the US charts.
Member of: Matthews Southern Comfort • Fairport Convention • Plainsong • More Than A Song
Instruments: Guitar
Genres: Traditional Music
Occupations: guitarist, songwriter, singer, singer-songwriter, recording artist