English guitarist and songwriter; founder of Fairport Convention; notable solo career from the late 1960s onward.

Founder of Fairport Convention; recorded and performed with Linda Thompson; acclaimed for a distinctive guitar technique that blends flatpicking and fingerstyle; active since the late 1960s with a substantial solo discography.

Two DeBaser reviews praise Richard Thompson's long career, distinctive guitar work and strong songwriting. Mock Tudor (1999) and Mirror Blue are highlighted as standout albums. Reviews emphasize his roots in Fairport Convention and his continued solo strength.

For:Fans of British folk/folk-rock, guitar aficionados and listeners of thoughtful singer-songwriters.

 Richard Thompson is one of the most enduring contemporary musicians in Britain, having been active since the late sixties, initially with Fairport Convention, then in partnership with his ex-wife Linda Thompson, and finally as a solo artist up to the present day.

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 Thompson (b. 1949 GB) is the founder of Fairport Convention and is undoubtedly a skilled and meticulous guitarist with an original vocal tone and considerable songwriting abilities.

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