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The Kipper Family
12+ albums
sid kipper
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http://www.kipperfamily.co.uk The Kipper Family who toured in the 1980's were Chris Sugden (Sid) and Dick Nudds (Henry). Where Dick was made up to look older as Sid's Father. Henry looked like a true folk singer, white beard and a string to hold up his trousers in lieu of a belt. Sid wore a sharp suit and a kipper tie, very much the spiv. When in public and performing their act they refused ever to come out of character, so much so that they would drink their own Kipper Punch from a demijohn of clear liquid that they bought along. Nothing would shake them from staying in character to the point where you really wondered if they really were a comedy duo, so convincing was the act. When they split as a double act Chris went on his own way as Sid Kipper and eventually had to announce the death of Henry in order to stop people asking if Henry would ever come back. It is rumoured that Dick Nudds now lives as a woman. Will he/she ever make a posthumous comeback?! They were no frauds as far as the comedy variations on the folk songs were concerned. They could certainly sing and the lyrics have stood the test of time. If you want to sample the Kipper Family in full comic flow then the best CD is Fresh Yesterday recorded at Trunch village hall with banter between father and son between the songs. Sid Kipper (Chris Sugden) has been very successful since the duo split releasing many albums and books. His shows combine his unusual turns of folk songs, of which are genuine unique works of
top songs
albums
Since Time Immoral
Arrest These Merry Gentlemen
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The Crab Wars
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In The Family Way
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Fresh Yesterday
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The Ever Decreasing Circle
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Christmas with the Kipper Family
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In The Family Way
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Folk On 2: Christmas With The Kippers
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Two-Faced: Unreleased Gems Of The Kipper Family
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Ever Decreasing Circles
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Buttons & Bows (D4s2)