Chris Simpson write-ups
These two old friends spent many times the same stage as singers, guitarists and songwriters in Magna Carta. Tom Hoy provided these photos from the ‘meet-up’ by Tom Hoy and Chris Simpson in Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, on September 11th. According… Read More »TWO OLD FRIENDS MET AGAIN
On July 13, 1942 Christopher John Simpson was born in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England Chris grew up in the Yorkshire Dales, in a 16th century stone house lit by candles where, in the words of his song Wild Horses: “No… Read More »Happy 84th birthday wishes to Chris Simpson
A few weeks ago, Chris was approached, via the website, by Maddie Wheeling, an art student who wanted permission to use Lord of the Ages as a soundtrack for an animation that she was doing. Below you can watch the… Read More »LORD OF THE AGES ANIMATION
Tom Hoy wrote: Hi Magna people, We visited my old compadre Christopher John yesterday (March 27, 2026) to find he’s still great fun to be with and great company. The time slipped by quickly. Gerry (who took the photo) and… Read More »TWO OLD FRIENDS MET AGAIN IN 2026
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?