The debut solo album from the influential British folk-rock pioneer Richard Thompson – Originally released on Island in 1972, the album showcases Thompson’s remarkable, singular talent. Feted as their lead writer, Richard Thompson left Fairport Convention, the group he founded in 1967, in early 1971. Recorded at Joe Boyd’s legendary Sound Techniques studio in Chelsea …
Richard Thompson’s solo UK tour, which was originally due to take place last Summer but postponed due to the pandemic, kicks off next month in York. Thompson will be supported by special guest Katherine Priddy whose debut album, The Eternal Rocks Beneath, was released back in June to critical acclaim. You can find all of …
Richard Thompson will release a new memoir, his first ever, titled “Beeswing: Losing My Way and Finding My Voice 1967-1975” next April. Described by it’s publishers as “an intimate look at a period of great cultural tumult, chronicling the early years of one of the world’s most significant and influential guitarists and songwriters.”, the book …
Richard Thompson OBE, last week announced his 70th birthday celebration show at London’s Royal Albert Hall on September 30th 2019. The once in a lifetime concert will feature some very special guests, who will be announced in the coming weeks. “Please join me as I celebrate my 70th birthday with an evening of music! The …
Richard Thompson has a busy Summer ahead of him with appearances at festivals throughout August and into September as well as a handful of dates in Ireland. Thompson will be appearing at festivals including Cambridge Folk Festival, Sidmouth Folk Festival, Fairport’s Cropredy Convention, Green Man Festival and more. Buy, listen or download Richard Thompson’s latest …