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Richard Thompson

Musician
Forfans of british folk/folk-rock, guitar aficionados and listeners of thoughtful singer-songwriters.
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The Profile

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.

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