Known as the "quiet man of Scottish folkmusic," Iain Mackintosh was one of Scotland's most prominent folksingers for three decades. Says MacKintosh, "I got that 'quiet man' image because I don't push too hard. I find it's more effective if I don't beat them over the head with social commentary. I make a quiet point and hope they listen to it tonight and think about it tomorrow."
Although Glasgow born MacKintosh a watchmaker and goldsmith to trade, first learned to play music on the Highland bagpipes, his instrument of choice and on-tour companion for around forty years is the five-string long-neck banjo. He also plays the concertina and harmonica.
Read the article I WOULDN'T CHANGE A THING!" 40 years of Iain MacKintosh by Susanne Kalwit published in FolkWorld.
Iain Mackintosh died 27th August 2006.
Iain Mackintosh Obituary published in The Scotsman 5th September 2006
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