Eric Bogle

Eric Bogle is a Scottish-born Australian folk singer-songwriter whose work centers on narrative ballads and anti-war themes. He typically performs with acoustic guitar and a direct vocal delivery, writing reflective, often somber songs about war, memory, and ordinary lives; he is best known for songs including "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda" and "No Man's Land". His music is commonly associated with the contemporary folk tradition and the singer-songwriter repertoire.