Real name : Iain Matthews (born Ian Matthews MacDonald, 16 June 1946) is an English musician and singer-songwriter. He was an original member of the British folk rock band Fairport Convention from 1967 to 1969 before leaving and forming his own band, Matthews Southern Comfort, which had a UK number one in 1970 with a cover version of Joni Mitchell's song "Woodstock".^[2]

Born 16 Jun 1946, in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England 

Changed name to Ian Matthews, then to Iain Matthews, both names are used for releases. 

British singer and songwriter.