Fred Dallas

Karl Frederick Dallas (29 January 1931 – 21 June 2016) was a British journalist, musician, author, playwright, peace campaigner, record producer and broadcaster. He started writing poetry, and writing and performing songs in London in his teens, using the name Fred Dallas. His songs have been recorded by The Spinners, Ewan MacColl, June Tabor and others. He was described as "the most vigorous, influential, and informed folk music journalist in Britain".