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Richard Thompson OBE (born 3 April 1949) is an English singer, songwriter, and guitarist. 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.
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Learn about Richard Thompson, the legendary British folk rock guitarist and songwriter who co-founded Fairport Convention and received an OBE from the Queen. Discover his achievements, collaborations, and songs that have been covered by many artists.
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.
May 15, 2024 · Even more than Fairport Convention in its imperial phase, the interplay between Thompson’s guitars and those of Bobby Eichorn recalls the 1980s heyday of the former’s solo career.
- David Honigmann
Jul 5, 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.
Apr 3, 2024 · Thompson remembers going to the infamous 14-Hour Technicolour Dream at Alexandra Palace in April 1967, when he was 17, and having his mind blown by Pink Floyd, Soft Machine, Pretty Things and more. Within two years he had helped blow some minds of his own.
