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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.
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.
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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.
Jun 29, 2024 · Richard Thompson (born April 3, 1949, London, England) is an English guitarist, singer, and songwriter who earned critical acclaim with his masterful musicianship and darkly witty lyrics.
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Apr 3, 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...
