The High Level Ranters have been playing traditional music and song from North East England for nearly 40 years, becoming one of the most influential groups of the British folk revival.
For many years they were the only group featuring the Northumbrian smallpipes in their performances, and are thus responsible for introducing many of today's pipers to this unique instrument.
They have also introduced many of today's musicians to the distinctive traditional music in the North East, and have done so with a unique enthusiasm of performance.
[1] Performers such as The High Level Ranters brought Northumbrian folk to national and international audiences.
At various times and for various recordings Forster Charlton, John Doonan, Pete Wood and Lou Killen have also been band members.