Born in Middleton, Greater Manchester, Allcock studied music at Huddersfield and Leeds. He began playing professionally in January 1976, playing in dance bands and folk clubs. His first tour was in 1977 with Mike Harding as one of the Brown Ale Cowboys. He went to Brittany in 1978, for a temporary stay, but inevitably ended up remaining longer than intended, and learned to cook while there. On returning to Manchester he studied and qualified to become a chef, working in the Shetland Islands in 1980.
In 1981 he joined the Bully Wee Band, a Celtic folk group, which led to an 11-year stint as lead guitarist with the electric folk band, Fairport Convention from October 1985 to December 1996, and concurrently four years as keyboardist with rock band Jethro Tull from January 1988 to December 1991. In summer 1991 he also played keyboards for The Mission. Nowadays he works freelance from his home on the west coast of Snowdonia as a session man and record producer.
This instrumental piece is from 'MAART', ex-Jethro Tull Martin Allcock's debut album as a solo artist. The title, Minosegi Boro, is Hungarian for "quality wine" and the music apparently incorporates elements of Hungarian folk or dance. All the instruments on this very "Tullish" sounding song were played by Martin.
published: 29 Jan 2014
Maartin Allcock-"Ten Thousand Miles"
From Album "Chilli Morning"
published: 07 Sep 2014
MARTIN ALLCOCK- The Low Lands of Holland.wmv
MAART (Martin) is a fine musician- multiinstrumentalis of Fairport- this is a good version of the trad. LOWLANDS OF HOLLAND. CD MAART 1990 He plays all the instruments.
published: 26 Mar 2010
Maartin Allcock - Whenever We See The Dark
Tull fans have fond memories of Maartin Allcock, one of the most likeable members ever to play in Tull. This song, called 'Whenever We See the Dark' is the first song Maart ever wrote, and appears on his solo album, OX15. Maartin sings this very nicely, plays electric guitar and bass, and is accompanied by guests Ian Anderson on flute, and ex-Tull drummer Gerry Conway on the tubs. It's a great song!
from the album MAART 1990- First solo album of Martin -lead guitar and multinstruments FAIRPORT CONVENTION
published: 04 Apr 2009
VRC0649 Steve Tilston & Maartin Allcock
recorded at The Albert Hole Albert Inn Bedinster Bristol 31-10-01
Steve Tilston & The Late Maartin Allcock RIP
published: 09 Feb 2020
fairport convention / martin allcock - con casey's jig / tripping up the stairs
always loved this recording but couldnt find it on youtube. i believe it is originally from martin allcock's album 'maart', but i know it from the fairport comp pictured, which my dad always used to play in the car when we went on holiday (along with a lot of talking heads and the eagles).
published: 18 Jan 2021
Maartin Allcock - Hand Of Kindness (Richard Thompson)
Middleton Civic Hall, Manchester, 4th May 2014
Guitar/vocal - Maartin Allcock
Keys - Stephen Owen
Bass - Mike Power
Drums - Paul Burgess
Pete Cowap Memorial Day
published: 26 Oct 2014
cadi ha - Huw Williams & Maartin Allcock
Huw Williams and Maartin Allcock perform Cadi Ha at the Church House, South Tawton, Devon, September 2014.
published: 28 Nov 2014
Maartin Allcock - Sand Dancer
This exquisite instrumental by Maartin Allcock is based on a Macedonian folk song, and features Maart on piano, Anna Frazer on cello and Simon Mayor on mandolin. The piece is from Maart's album, OX15. For more information on Maartin Allcock, visit his website at http://www.maartinallcock.com/
(The painting of the child on the beach is by Susan Rinehart.)
This instrumental piece is from 'MAART', ex-Jethro Tull Martin Allcock's debut album as a solo artist. The title, Minosegi Boro, is Hungarian for "quality wine...
This instrumental piece is from 'MAART', ex-Jethro Tull Martin Allcock's debut album as a solo artist. The title, Minosegi Boro, is Hungarian for "quality wine" and the music apparently incorporates elements of Hungarian folk or dance. All the instruments on this very "Tullish" sounding song were played by Martin.
This instrumental piece is from 'MAART', ex-Jethro Tull Martin Allcock's debut album as a solo artist. The title, Minosegi Boro, is Hungarian for "quality wine" and the music apparently incorporates elements of Hungarian folk or dance. All the instruments on this very "Tullish" sounding song were played by Martin.
MAART (Martin) is a fine musician- multiinstrumentalis of Fairport- this is a good version of the trad. LOWLANDS OF HOLLAND. CD MAART 1990 He plays all the ins...
MAART (Martin) is a fine musician- multiinstrumentalis of Fairport- this is a good version of the trad. LOWLANDS OF HOLLAND. CD MAART 1990 He plays all the instruments.
MAART (Martin) is a fine musician- multiinstrumentalis of Fairport- this is a good version of the trad. LOWLANDS OF HOLLAND. CD MAART 1990 He plays all the instruments.
Tull fans have fond memories of Maartin Allcock, one of the most likeable members ever to play in Tull. This song, called 'Whenever We See the Dark' is the fir...
Tull fans have fond memories of Maartin Allcock, one of the most likeable members ever to play in Tull. This song, called 'Whenever We See the Dark' is the first song Maart ever wrote, and appears on his solo album, OX15. Maartin sings this very nicely, plays electric guitar and bass, and is accompanied by guests Ian Anderson on flute, and ex-Tull drummer Gerry Conway on the tubs. It's a great song!
Tull fans have fond memories of Maartin Allcock, one of the most likeable members ever to play in Tull. This song, called 'Whenever We See the Dark' is the first song Maart ever wrote, and appears on his solo album, OX15. Maartin sings this very nicely, plays electric guitar and bass, and is accompanied by guests Ian Anderson on flute, and ex-Tull drummer Gerry Conway on the tubs. It's a great song!
always loved this recording but couldnt find it on youtube. i believe it is originally from martin allcock's album 'maart', but i know it from the fairport comp...
always loved this recording but couldnt find it on youtube. i believe it is originally from martin allcock's album 'maart', but i know it from the fairport comp pictured, which my dad always used to play in the car when we went on holiday (along with a lot of talking heads and the eagles).
always loved this recording but couldnt find it on youtube. i believe it is originally from martin allcock's album 'maart', but i know it from the fairport comp pictured, which my dad always used to play in the car when we went on holiday (along with a lot of talking heads and the eagles).
Middleton Civic Hall, Manchester, 4th May 2014
Guitar/vocal - Maartin Allcock
Keys - Stephen Owen
Bass - Mike Power
Drums - Paul Burgess
Pete Cowap Memorial Da...
Middleton Civic Hall, Manchester, 4th May 2014
Guitar/vocal - Maartin Allcock
Keys - Stephen Owen
Bass - Mike Power
Drums - Paul Burgess
Pete Cowap Memorial Day
Middleton Civic Hall, Manchester, 4th May 2014
Guitar/vocal - Maartin Allcock
Keys - Stephen Owen
Bass - Mike Power
Drums - Paul Burgess
Pete Cowap Memorial Day
This exquisite instrumental by Maartin Allcock is based on a Macedonian folk song, and features Maart on piano, Anna Frazer on cello and Simon Mayor on mandolin...
This exquisite instrumental by Maartin Allcock is based on a Macedonian folk song, and features Maart on piano, Anna Frazer on cello and Simon Mayor on mandolin. The piece is from Maart's album, OX15. For more information on Maartin Allcock, visit his website at http://www.maartinallcock.com/
(The painting of the child on the beach is by Susan Rinehart.)
This exquisite instrumental by Maartin Allcock is based on a Macedonian folk song, and features Maart on piano, Anna Frazer on cello and Simon Mayor on mandolin. The piece is from Maart's album, OX15. For more information on Maartin Allcock, visit his website at http://www.maartinallcock.com/
(The painting of the child on the beach is by Susan Rinehart.)
This instrumental piece is from 'MAART', ex-Jethro Tull Martin Allcock's debut album as a solo artist. The title, Minosegi Boro, is Hungarian for "quality wine" and the music apparently incorporates elements of Hungarian folk or dance. All the instruments on this very "Tullish" sounding song were played by Martin.
MAART (Martin) is a fine musician- multiinstrumentalis of Fairport- this is a good version of the trad. LOWLANDS OF HOLLAND. CD MAART 1990 He plays all the instruments.
Tull fans have fond memories of Maartin Allcock, one of the most likeable members ever to play in Tull. This song, called 'Whenever We See the Dark' is the first song Maart ever wrote, and appears on his solo album, OX15. Maartin sings this very nicely, plays electric guitar and bass, and is accompanied by guests Ian Anderson on flute, and ex-Tull drummer Gerry Conway on the tubs. It's a great song!
always loved this recording but couldnt find it on youtube. i believe it is originally from martin allcock's album 'maart', but i know it from the fairport comp pictured, which my dad always used to play in the car when we went on holiday (along with a lot of talking heads and the eagles).
Middleton Civic Hall, Manchester, 4th May 2014
Guitar/vocal - Maartin Allcock
Keys - Stephen Owen
Bass - Mike Power
Drums - Paul Burgess
Pete Cowap Memorial Day
This exquisite instrumental by Maartin Allcock is based on a Macedonian folk song, and features Maart on piano, Anna Frazer on cello and Simon Mayor on mandolin. The piece is from Maart's album, OX15. For more information on Maartin Allcock, visit his website at http://www.maartinallcock.com/
(The painting of the child on the beach is by Susan Rinehart.)
Born in Middleton, Greater Manchester, Allcock studied music at Huddersfield and Leeds. He began playing professionally in January 1976, playing in dance bands and folk clubs. His first tour was in 1977 with Mike Harding as one of the Brown Ale Cowboys. He went to Brittany in 1978, for a temporary stay, but inevitably ended up remaining longer than intended, and learned to cook while there. On returning to Manchester he studied and qualified to become a chef, working in the Shetland Islands in 1980.
In 1981 he joined the Bully Wee Band, a Celtic folk group, which led to an 11-year stint as lead guitarist with the electric folk band, Fairport Convention from October 1985 to December 1996, and concurrently four years as keyboardist with rock band Jethro Tull from January 1988 to December 1991. In summer 1991 he also played keyboards for The Mission. Nowadays he works freelance from his home on the west coast of Snowdonia as a session man and record producer.
MartinLewis has addressed calls for him to take on a permanent presenting role on Good Morning Britain... I think .@MartinSLewis is brilliant and should be a permanent fixture on @GMB— AmandaAllcock (@thePanda84) March 22, 2022.