Adrian Henri
(1932-2000), Poet, painter, singer, songwriter and lecturerAdrian Maurice Henri
Sitter in 5 portraits
Adrian Maurice Henri was one of the three 'Merseybeat' poets who gained renown when their works were published in The Mersey Sound (1967), which remained a bestseller for many years. He was primarily a painter, however, and he also led the Liverpool Scene rock and poetry band, taught, and wrote children's books and stage and television plays.
The Liverpool Poets (Adrian Henri; Roger McGough; Brian Patten)
by Peter Edwards
oil on canvas, 1985
NPG 5853
by Michael Birt
bromide print on card mount, 17 February 1984
NPG x23469
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