have to announce Ray Jackson's retirement from Lindisfarne. Although his decision has come as a surprise to us, it was always Jacka's intention to hand things over at some point and ensure the great name of Lindisfarne continues to keep the songs and spirit alive well into the future. The band intend to honour all diary commitments through 2015 and will be announcing more details very soon." References 1948 births Living people English songwriters English male singers People from Wallsend Musicians from Tyne and Wear British mandolinists British harmonica players British folk rock musicians British painters British male painters People from Oxfordshire Lindisfarne (band) members British male songwriters