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Dick Gaughan, one of the most important Scottish singers during the last four decades, makes a rare Southern appearance when he appears at The South Parade Pier on Tuesday (29th November) . Since turning professional in 1970, Dick Gaughan has released over 25 albums, and his songs have been recorded by many top artistes, including Capercaillie, Mary Black and Billy Bragg. His first solo album, "No More Forever", released in 1972, but later the same year Dick joined the immensely influential Boys Of The Lough, on guitar and vocals, together with the great fiddler Aly Bain, Cathal McConnell on flute, whistle and vocals.and Robin Morton on concertina, bodhran and vocals. In 1975, Dick joined Five Hand Reel - the Scottish equivalent of England's Steeleye Span or Ireland's Horslips - but they found it hard to gain acceptance with either the folk or the rock audience, so Dick left the band and returned to a solo career. His 1981 solo album "A Handful Of Earth" is probably his greatest album. His version of "The World Turned Upside Down" is the album's highpoint, inspiring Billy Bragg to record the song. DICK GAUGHAN appears at South Parade Pier on Tuesday 29th November - doors open 8 p.m. Tickets available at Wedgewood Rooms Box Office (0232) 9286 3911, Reflex Records, Albert Rd., Southsea, and South Parade Pier general office, and will also be on sale on the door subject to availability.