The acclaimed musician and former member of prog band Yes played a set which included his 1974 concept album ‘Journey To The Centre Of The World’.
In keeping with tradition, festival hosts Fairport Convention opened Cropredy with a short acoustic set on Thursday afternoon.
They were followed by Feast Of Fiddles and there was also performances by Kathryn Tickell and The Darkening and Tony Christie.
You can see a full gallery of acts performing and fans attending Cropredy’s opening day below.
The festival continues on Friday with headliner Richard Thompson and on Saturday with headliners Fairport Convention.
They were followed by Feast Of Fiddles and there was also performances by Kathryn Tickell and The Darkening and Tony Christie.
17. Fairport Convention's Simon Nicol
Fairport Convention on stage at Cropredy Convention on Thursday, August 8. Photo by David Jackson. Photo: David Jackson
18. Fairport Convention's Dave Mattacks
Fairport Convention on stage at Cropredy Convention on Thursday, August 8. Photo by David Jackson. Photo: David Jackson
19. Fairport Convention's Ric Sanders
Fairport Convention on stage at Cropredy Convention on Thursday, August 8. Photo by David Jackson. Photo: David Jackson