Blondel is a British progressive folk band that formed in the late 1960s. The band is named after the French medieval poet and musician Jean "Blondel" de Nesle, who lived in the 13th century.

Blondel's music is characterized by a blend of traditional folk music, classical music, and progressive rock. The band's early albums featured mostly acoustic instrumentation, including guitar, mandolin, and flute, while their later albums incorporated more electric instruments such as keyboards and electric guitar.

Blondel released their debut album, "Blondel," in 1970. The album featured a mix of original compositions and traditional folk songs arranged by the band. Their second album, "," was released in 1972 and featured a more complex and ambitious sound.

Blondel continued to release albums throughout the 1970s, including "Inspiration" (1973), "Surprise!" (1974), and "Poppy Day" (1975). Their music received critical acclaim and was praised for its originality and innovative approach to combining different genres of music.

In addition to their music, Blondel was also known for their elaborate stage shows, which often featured medieval costumes and theatrical elements.

Blondel disbanded in the late 1970s, but their music has continued to be influential among fans of progressive folk and has been rediscovered by new generations of listeners in recent years.

From Scunthorpe, England...named after the favorite minstrel of Richard the Lionhearted. -GSH

• Terry Wincott - keyboards/cittern/recorders/flute/crumhorn/tabor pipe/ocarina/guitar
• David Gladwin - lute/oboe/cittern/bass

• Terry Wincott - keyboards/cittern/recorders/flute/crumhorn/tabor pipe/ocarina/guitar
• David Gladwin - lute/oboe/cittern/bass
• Edward Baird - guitar/guitern/percussion

1. "Amazing Blondel & A Few Faces" (1970)
2. "Evensong" (1970)
3. "Fantasia Lindum" (1971)
4. "England" (1972)
5. "Restoration" (live) (1997)

• Terry Wincott - keyboards/cittern/recorders/flute/crumhorn/tabor pipe/ocarina/guitar
• Edward Baird - guitar/guitern/percussion

1. "Blondel" (1973)
2. "Mulgrave Street" (1974)
3. "Inspiration" (1975)
4. "Bad Dreams" (1976)
5. "Live In Tokyo" (1977)
6. "Live Abroad" (1996)
7. "A Foreign Field" (1999)

1. "Englishe Musicke" (1993)