Phil Cunningham took up the accordion at three and was Scottish champion while still at school. He made his name with Silly Wizard and has played in partnership with Aly Bain since 1986, besides composing, producing and presenting on television. He became the first Professor of Scottish Music at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
Phil Cunningham
Accordion player and composer; Silly Wizard
- Born
- 27 January 1960, Portobello, Edinburgh (66)
Further reading: Wikipedia · Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame