Chris Simpson

Dear Harry and Friends Here is my Christmas literary work from the recalcitrant pen of a jobbing song-writer! I have to apologise for a delay in communicating with you, old friends, but not-so-good health has come upon me by the… Read More »Chris Simpson’s annual Christmas message 2025

‘Lost’ Harrogate musician’s emotional moment at prestigious London event to celebrate real Magna Carta Here’s the full article published in the Harrogate Advertiser  

In Harrogate, Chris’ home town, on Wednesday 16th July 2025 at the Starling Bar, s tribute to Chris Simpson and Magna Carta was held, organised by Graham Chalmers (whois currently writing a book about Chris and the band), under the… Read More »A celebration and tribute to Chris Simpson and Magna Carta in Harrogate

Chris Simpson wrote: Dear Harry and all! It has certainly been an outreach of love and communication over my birthday – so much love and caring from people world-wide and closer to home as well.  Together with Cathy, it fills… Read More »Message from Chris Simpson

Below you can read all ’83rd birthday’ messages to Chris Simpson. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dave Edwards A  Very Happy 83rd to Chris Simpson from  Dave Edwards of Burntwood Staffs. Thanks for the great songs 👍. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Les Hogg Thank you for music… Read More »Happy 83rd birthday wishes from all over the world

Below you can read entries from former Magna Carta musicians and other people who worked for and/or with the band, who not only left a birthday message for Chris Simpson, but also tell what they are up to now in… Read More »Where are they now?

Chris Simpson asked us to tell you about two events in July, the month he’ll be celebrating his 83rd birthday, on July 13. Tribute to Chris Simpson and Magna Carta The first is an evening of tribute to Chris Simpson… Read More »TWO MAGNA CARTA (RELATED) EVENTS IN JULY

Former Magna Carta vocalist en guitarist Tom Hoy sent us this picture of him and Chris, when Chris came and visit Hoy Towers, the Hoy Family’s house  in the town of Knaresborough. You might know that they are still good… Read More »CHRIS VISITED TOM HOY

Dear all, It has been a long drawn-out year in terms of my health, but that does not mean to say you are out of sight out of mind.  Far from it!  But I do find that what used to be… Read More »CHRIS SIMPSON’s ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MESSAGE