Richard Dawson (musician)

Richard Michael Dawson (born 24 May 1981) is an English progressive folk singer-songwriter from Newcastle upon Tyne. He writes narrative-based folk songs with experimental structures, and has received acclaim for his storytelling capabilities, emotional depth and sense of humour. Alongside his solo career, Dawson is also a member of the experimental pop band Hen Ogledd (alongside Rhodri Davies, Dawn Bothwell and Sally Pilkington), and he has released electronic music under the name Eye Balls. To date, Dawson has released nine solo studio albums.