| Roger Wilson | |
| Background: | solo_singer |
| Instrument: | Vocals, violin, guitar |
| Birth Date: | 22 July 1961 |
| Birth Place: | Leicester, England |
| Genre: | Folk |
| Occupation: | Musician, songwriter, record producer, graphic designer |
| Years Active: | 1986–present |
| Label: | Ruf Records, Green Linnet,Harbourtown Records, Whiff Records |
| Associated Acts: | The House Band |
Roger Wilson (born 22 July 1961, Leicester, England)[1] is an English folk singer, fiddler, guitarist, and songwriter who abandoned a graphic design career to become a full-time musician in 1984.[1] [2] He was a member of The House Band (1993–98) and later joined Chris Wood and Martin Carthy in performances.[3] [4] He has also worked with Kate Rusby's Concert Party, with Pete Morton in Urban Folk, and with John Tams at the National Theatre.[3]
Wilson's songs include "Indian Tea", "Payday" "Pride and Prejudice", "Sick of the Working Life," "The Banks of Red Roses", "The Cotton Reel", "The Gumble Waltz" "The Luckiest Man", "The Peg in the Hole", "Ultrasound", "Where My Feet are Going I Don't Know", and "Zakynthos Jig"