| Johnny Handle | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | John Alan Pandrich |
| Born | March 15, 1935 |
| Origin | Wallsend, England |
| Genres | Folk |
| Occupations | Singer/Musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, accordion, keyboards, banjo, whistle, Northumbrian pipes. |
| Years active | 1957–present |
| Labels | Topic EMI |
| Associated acts | The High Level Ranters |
Johnny Handle is an English folk musician and singer/songwriter. Starting as a skiffle player in 1957 he soon crossed into folk music both as a soloist and as a member of The High Level Ranters. His repertoire is heavily influenced by the traditional music of North East England and, in particular, songs about coal mining. In 1958, with Louis Killen, he founded the Folksong and Ballad Club in the Bridge Hotel, Newcastle.[1] He plays accordion, keyboards, banjo, whistle and the Northumbrian pipes.