there are literally hundreds of English roots-rock bands from the era up through the 1980s, though, and most have at least some strong pedigree and/or good records to their names. It's nigh impossible to keep up with all of them.

I mean, how could something as awesome as The Trees be forgotten? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQLfBeA8EmM&feature=related

or this absolutely wicked version of Lord Bateman I stumbled on while researching the song, done by someone named Steve Ashley? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMI11GaHC00 (admittedly that's Albion Band related... note Mattacks's very IDable drums)

or from up Scotland way Five Hand Reel, featuring former Boy of the Lough Dick Gaughan? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5JYqFSR5K4

or 1980s UK hitmakers Runrig, in their early incarnation as a gentle, jangly all-Gaelic acoustic folk-rock band? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rd-ktxxUM5c

it's enough to throw up one's hands in despair at all the incredible stuff, because I know I'll never have enough time to check it ALL out.