Licorice McKechnie
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| Christina 'Licorice' McKechnie | |
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| Birth name | Christina McKechnie |
| Also known as | Likky Lambert, Likky McKechnie |
| Born | October 2, 1945  Edinburgh, Scotland, UK |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1967 to 1977 |
| Associated acts | The Incredible String Band Robin Williamson and his Merry Band Woody Woodmansey |
Christina 'Licorice' McKechnie, born 2 October 1945 in Edinburgh, Scotland, was a singer and songwriter in the Incredible String Band between 1968 and 1972.
After reading her poetry at folk clubs in Edinburgh, she met musician Robin Williamson, but left home in her teens with the intention of marrying Bert Jansch. The banns were published but the wedding never took place. Jansch left her behind to travel to Morocco in 1963, and, according to Williamson, "she fell into [his] arms". In 1966 she travelled to Morocco with Williamson, and was later involved in the ISB's recordings - for example, saying the words "Amoebas are very small" on The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter. By 1968, she was regarded as a fully-fledged member of the band, usually as a backing singer and percussionist, but left in 1972.[1]
In 1974, she appeared onstage at a Scientology benefit in East Grinstead with Mike Garson, Woody Woodmansey and others, before moving to California and joining The Silver Moon Band. After marrying musician Brian Lambert, she later appeared with Robin Williamson with his Merry Band in 1977, as Likky Lambert she is credited on the 1977 album Journey's Edge, before joining Woody Woodmansey's band U-Boat. She and Lambert later divorced.[1]
Licorice has not been heard from since 1990, when her elder sister Frances reports receiving a letter which she says was 'certainly from Sacramento' — her last verified location.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Adrian Whittaker (ed.), Be Glad: The Incredible String Band Compendium, 2003, ISBN 1-900924-64-1
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[edit] Bibliography
- Adrian Whittaker (ed.), Be Glad: The Incredible String Band Compendium, 2003, ISBN 1-900924-64-1
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