The Fellow Travellers were an American band formed in 1990 by

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, Martin Harrison of

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, and Nichols' wife, vocalist Loraine Morley. The band released three albums during their history. The band's sound was influenced by many disparate genres, including

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, and

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. They have been called "the world's only country/dub band".

Discography

*''No Easy Way'' ( OKra, 1990) *''Just a Visitor'' (OKra, 1992) *''Things and Time'' (OKra, 1993)

References

External links

Fellow Travelers Reviews
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