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Richard Thompson OBE (born 3 April 1949) is an English singer, songwriter, and guitarist. [3] Thompson first gained prominence in the late 1960s as the lead guitarist and songwriter for the folk rock group Fairport Convention, which he had co-founded in 1967.
Richard Thompson’s musical influence cannot be overstated. Having co-founded the groundbreaking group Fairport Convention as a teenager in the 60s, he and his bandmates invented the distinctive strain of British Folk Rock.
Named by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the Top 20 Guitarists of All Time, Richard Thompson is also one of the world’s most critically acclaimed and prolific songwriters.
Track to get concert, live stream and tour updates. Upcoming Dates Past Dates. Jul. 8 - 12, 2024. Frets & Refrains 2024 -Richard Thompson's Acoustic Guitar and Songwriting Camp. Big Indian, NY.
29 Jun 2024 · Richard Thompson, English guitarist, singer, and songwriter who earned critical acclaim with his masterful musicianship and darkly witty lyrics. His career began in the late 1960s, when his intricate, stinging guitar playing helped give Fairport Convention its edge.
The discography of Richard Thompson, an English singer/songwriter and guitarist, consists of 18 solo studio albums, three live albums and 16 singles, in addition to six studio albums and two live albums credited to Richard and Linda Thompson and five studio albums as a member of Fairport Convention, as well as a number of fan club and boutique ...
3 Apr 2024 · The terminally modest Thompson – who regularly features high in greatest guitarist polls and whom some regard as a UK counterpart to Bob Dylan in terms of songwriting heft and vision – acknowledges that Fairport’s 1969 album, Liege & Lief, was “the quintessential British folk-rock record,” albeit with the caveat: “I don’t think it’s as perfect o...
