Scottish singer/songwriter and performer, born in Leith (1956), and formerly of Dundee and East Kilbride, now based in Glasgow. Growing up in Leith in a large working class family was tough going says Dickson but he's proud to be a Leither. Musically he says he takes after his father who was a dab hand on the accordion and harmonica, and his grandmother who played piano at the old Dalkeith Picture House, during the days of the silent movies. Equally he cites as influences the language and musical traditions of the gypsy travellers who were a sizable community in Leith at the time. Dickson's also an admirer of Dick Gaughan, but only recently discovered that Gaughan had lived a few streets away.
Dickson's contributed songs to Songs For Change (2006) showcasing political songwriting and 'Songs From Under The Bed' (1989) a cassette series which focused on Scottish political songwriting. On both occasions he's had favourable comment, most recently by Rory McLeod. Also a great admirer of Robert Burns, Dickson has created a site in his honour showcasing songs inspired by Burns amongst others.
Official Website: http://www.alandickson.name
MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/dicksonsong