Coope, Boyes & Simpson

Setting lyrics about modern social issues to melodies based on traditional pub songs, Northumberland-based a cappella trio Coope, Boyes & Simpson expanded on the centuries-old, topical-song traditions of Northern England. Representing the combined efforts of Barry Coope, Jim Boyes, and Lester Simpson, Coope, Boyes & Simpson gained a national British following when BBC Radio One host/producer Andy Kershaw commissioned them to write and record songs for his series Kershaw Comes Home. Their debut album, Funny Old World, released in 1994, was named Roots Album of the Year by Q mag...