I'm inspired by the poets, so I'm always going to give in that direction, rather than in any other. It's the making of me... and also the downfall of me.

The single "When an Old Cricketer Leaves the Crease" taken from HQ is one of Harper's best known songs. Harper was joined by numerous guest artists including David Bedford Nick Harper Jeff Martin and John Renbourn.

Roy Harper (born 12 June 1941) is an English folk/rock singer songwriter and guitarist who has been a professional musician since 1964. He has released a large catalogue of albums (21 studio albums and 10 live albums) most of which are available on his record label Science Friction (as CD and / or Music download).