He’s a nude mountaineer and qualified gynaecologist whose songs have inspired the likes of Billy Bragg and The Alabama Three.

But Hank Wangford, the singer known as country music’s “King of Pain” is expected to keep his clothes on when he performs to crowds for the grand finale of the tenth annual Saltaire Festival .

He will appear with his band, The Lost Cowboys, at Victoria Hall, Victoria Road, on September 16.

Event promoter Jamie Sefton said: “We’re really pleased to be bringing country music’s “King of Pain” to the Saltaire Festival for the first time. But we are expecting big crowds, so tickets are advance only.”

Mr Sefton described Hank Wangford – real name Dr Sam Hutt – as a “fascinating character” who has written about his exploits as President of the Nude Mountaineering Society.

He is also a doctor who has worked at the Margaret Pyke Centre, a contraceptive clinic in London.

Mr Sefton said: “He has been performing music for more than 45 years, inspiring the likes of Billy Bragg and producing a very well-respected TV series for Channel 4, The A-Z Of C&W.

“He will be bringing his trademark cocktail of misery, melody and raw emotion that has inspired musicians like Billy Bragg, The The and The Alabama Three for nearly 30 years, to end the festival.”

His band, The Lost Cowboys, includes Martin Belmont, who played guitar with influential pre-punk bands Ducks Deluxe and Graham Parker And The Rumour, and has played with Elvis Costello and Johnny Cash.

BJ Cole is a pedal steel guitarist who has worked with music legends such as The Verve, Marc Bolan, R.E.M., The Orb, Pink Floyd, Brian Eno and Depeche Mode.

The line-up is completed by ex-Fairground Attraction drummer Roy Dodds.

They will be performing on stage from 8.30pm.

All profits from the finale gig will be donated to the Saltaire Festival.

Tickets are available from TicketWeb at ticketweb.co.uk or from outlets including Cheese and Chutney in Bingley Road and Fanny’s Ale and Cider House in Saltaire Road, Shipley .

For further information about the Saltaire Festival, visit saltairefestival.co.uk.