Folk/rock performer Roy Harper faces nine sex charges against under-age girl in mid-seventies
The singer-songwriter, who has performed with
Pink Floyd and influenced rock band Led
Zeppelin, has been summoned to appear at
Hereford Magistrates’ Court on Monday, West
Mercia Police said.
The 72-year-old, of Rossmore, Clonakilty, Co
Cork, is facing nine sexual offences charges
in total.
A force spokesman said: “The summons relates
to two counts of unlawful sexual intercourse
with a girl under 13, three counts of indecent
assault on a girl under 14, and four counts of
gross indecency with a girl under 14.
“The charges are in connection with offences
alleged to have taken place in Herefordshire
between 1975 and 1977 and relate to one
victim.”
The summons was issued to the musician on Oct
16, after Mr Harper was voluntarily
interviewed by police at Heathrow Airport on
Feb 22.
The prolific performer has produced more than
30 albums during his career, and continues to
tour. His last album, Man and Myth, was
released in September.
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Valentine is the seventh album by English folk/rock singer-songwriter and guitarist Roy Harper. It was first released in 1974 by Harvest Records. However, one particular song on the album has come in for scrutiny in recent days, namely its opening track, ‘Forbidden Fruit’.
The lyrics include the lines:
“Baby, won’t you play with me?/
Games that no one else can see?/
Leanin’ over out my window/
Flashing me a mini flower show/
Steal away from mummy, oh there’s my little girl/
On the pillow of my tummy give my hair a curl/
Run your fingers under and over, make us a little pool/
And don’t forget about tomorrow in the same place after school/
Baby, make me calm your fears/
Let me hold your 13 years/
In between the silky, love me/
Race my heart and let...
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