Richard Thompson (musician) - Wikipedia
WEBRichard 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 | Biography, Music, Albums, & Facts
WEBSep 3, 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 …
“I don’t like praise. ‘This record is flawed and has ... - Louder
WEBApr 3, 2024 · British electric folk pioneer is certain his movement was more radical and courageous than their American counterparts because “there was no immediate audience for what we were doing”
Bio — Richard Thompson
WEBRichard 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.
Richard Thompson Biography - Childhood, Life Achievements
WEBJun 5, 2024 · Richard John Thompson is an English musician, songwriter and guitarist. He is particularly famous for his collaboration with English folk rock and electric rock band ‘Fairport Convention’ in his younger days, and also for his partnership with his ex-wife and famous singer Linda Thompson.
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WEBRichard Thompson Home; Ship To Shore; Bio; Tour Dates; Discography; Shop; Archive; Photos; Video
Fairport Convention band cofounder Richard Thompson looks …
WEBApr 20, 2022 · In the late '60s, he co-founded the British group Fairport Convention, which created a new genre, a hybrid of traditional folk music of the British Isles and rock.
Richard Thompson - Bert Jansch Foundation
WEBThe acclaimed English singer, songwriter, and guitarist Richard Thompson OBE was a near contemporary and friend of Bert’s. Richard has been blending traditional Celtic and English music with American rock ‘n’ roll since the mid-1960s when he helped found the seminal British folk-rock band Fairport Convention with whom he made his ...
A Portrait of the Guitarist: Richard Thompson in Conversation
WEBApr 14, 2021 · If you’re Richard Thompson — one of Britain’s most admired guitarists, who helped found the seminal band Fairport Convention before going on to a prolific solo career — you focus on what matters most.
Richard Thompson - Ship to Shore, a review - Tradfolk
WEBMay 28, 2024 · Richard Thompson's first album in six years, Ship to Shore, serves as a poignant reminder of his enduring presence in the music scene. After 20 solo albums and significant contributions to folk music, this album highlights his distinctive voice and masterful guitar playing.
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