Richard Thompson

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About Richard Thompson

An iconic figure in British folk-rock, Richard Thompson is arguably the genre's greatest triple threat: a dazzling guitarist, an outstanding songwriter, and a strong and evocative vocalist. As one of the founding members of the group Fairport Convention, Thompson made a seismic impact, incorporating elements of traditional music in a way that sparked a new interest in British folk. After leaving Fairport, Thompson recorded a handful of critically celebrated albums with his wife, singer Linda Thompson. Their marriage and musical partnership imploded in 1982, and in its wake Richard set out on a solo career. Slowly, he developed into an influential cult figure, thanks to an increased touring schedule, better promotion of his releases, and livelier production (often from frequent collaborator Mitchell Froom).

HOMETOWN
Notting Hill, London, England
BORN
3 April 1949
GENRE
Rock

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