The Kipper Family
Discovered in 1978 by Norfolk singers Chris Sugden and Dick Nudds, the Kipper Family were originally founded by Ephraim Kipper in 1837. After a number of personnel changes over the years, the remaining duo of Henry Kipper (b. 4 August 1914, St. Just-near-Trunch, Norfolk, England; vocals, tremelodeon) and Sid Kipper (b. 3 September 1939, St. Just-near-Trunch, Norfolk, England; vocals, accordion, Trunch blow-pipes, walnut shells) continued the family tradition of keeping alive the songs from their native village. It is interesting to note that while Henry was born on the day that World War I began, so Sid was brought into the world the day that the World War II commenced. THE EVER DECREASING CIRCLE featured classic songs such as Spencer The Wild Rover, The Wild Mountain Thyme and Joan Sugarbeet. Active on the British folk scene from 1982, Henry decided to retire in 1991, while Sid continued in a solo capacity. BROADSIDE, a compilation album of various artists, featured two songs by the Kipper Family, When I'm Abroad On The Broads and Dicky Riding.