Folk legend Joan Baez recollects life with Bob and The Beatles to Jade Wright

IT’S more than five decades since Joan Baez first began performing in folk clubs and protest marches.

At a time when it was neither safe nor fashionable, she put herself on the line countless times.

She sang about freedom and civil rights everywhere from the backs of flatbed trucks in Mississippi to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial at Martin Luther King's March on Washington in 1963.

Liverpool has always been a special place for her, since the early days when she spent time with The Beatles.

She makes sure it’s included on every UK tour.

“I always enjoy playing in Liverpool,” she says. “I’m looking forward to returning to the Philharmonic Hall. The audience may be a bit more reserved than in the US but they are also very attentive and appreciative. I am happy to be able to perform for them again.”

Joan will be in Liverpool in March as part of her national tour.

“I love travelling around the UK and the fan base there has been a very important part of my career from very early on and I’m glad they’ve stayed faithful,” she smiles.