Richard Digance (pronounced: Diegence) (born 24 February 1949, in Plaistow, east London) is a comedian and folk singer. Biography He studied Mechanical Engineering at Reid Kerr College Paisley, during which time he was inspired by Billy Connolly. In 1971, he recorded an LP whilst with the group PISCES for the Trailer label. It features the moorland ballad "Jack O'Legs" about a 14-foot-tall highwayman. In the 1970s he toured the United States. Though failing to make much of a name, he ended up a support ...

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