English violinist born July 1, 1947, in Stockton-on-Tees. Long-running member of Steeleye Span (1970-1977, 1980-2013, intermittent thereafter). Distinguished by his integration of jazz-influenced improvisation into folk-rock fiddling.
Released solo albums including Fiddler's Dream (1980). Knight left Steeleye Span in 2013 after over four decades and subsequently founded the trio Gigspanner. Released Pete Knight's Gigspanner (2009) and several subsequent albums.
