Ruben not only provided his beautiful cartoons but also made photos at Magna Carta concerts and collected some articles. See below: Concert at ‘t Ukien in Kampen, The Netherlands, on January 24, 1992: VARIOUS ARTICLES (all in the… Read More »PHOTOS AND ARTICLES PROVIDED BY RUBEN VAN AEFST
The photos below were kindly provided and made by Dave Hill at Bridge Street Arts Centre in Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire in 1982. Line-up (from left): Doug Morter, Chris Simpson, Captain Snapper a.k.a. George Norris and Lee Abbott.
Dutch cartoonist Ruben van Aefst has drawn several Magna Carta (related) cartoons. Some have been used on album sleeves. Below you can see most or all of them. Ruben’s website: Karikatuurlijk.nl Midnight Blue … Read More »MAGNA CARTA CARTOONS BY RUBEN VAN AEFST
Dear Friends, I just want to take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It has been a very strange year indeed and it is obvious that this saga is not yet over. We… Read More »LINDA’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
MAGNA CARTA wishes ALL friends and fans Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year! Chris Simpson will be writing a new article shortly.
André Lefebvre writes: I first want to express my gratitude to Chris Simpson and Magna Carta, for an epic song which continues to transcend generations with such a timeless and timely message. It’s been a real privilege and joy for… Read More »Lord of the Ages covered by André Lefebvre
Canadian musician André Lefebvre recorded and produced a beautiful cover version of Magna Carta’s Lord of the Ages, which will hopefully be released shortly as a single (duration 10:42). More about this can be read in his own words, but… Read More »GREAT 2020 COVER VERSION OF LORD OF THE AGES
Hans Veen, better known as Turf, was one consummate artist who’s paintings enriched the lives of so many in his native Holland. Hans ‘Turf’ Veen [photo by Harry Pater] Hans was also a gifted guitar player so it was only… Read More »LINES FOR HANS
On Sunday November 8th 2020, Hans Veen suddenly passed away in his home in Almkerk, the Netherlands. Many Magna Carta fans in The Netherlands knew Hans, because he regularly acted as driver and tourmanager and often as a special guest… Read More »R.I.P. HANS VEEN