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The legendary British singer-songwriter Richard Thompson joins us to explore the musical influences that have shaped him during a remarkable career spanning more than 55 years.
As a teenager, Richard found himself at the epicentre of an extraordinary moment in British culture. In 1967, at the age of just 18, he co-founded legendary folk rock group Fairport Convention and helped them to invent a new genre of music.
In this popular annual event which celebrates the very best of songwriting, Richard dives into his incredible musical journey to discuss the joy of music, both as a listener and performer. He will also reflect on his relationship with bandmate Sandy Denny, and his memories of playing alongside Jimi Hendrix and Nick Drake and the impact they had on him. This is your chance to get to know an icon of British music.
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Richard Thompson
Richard Thompson first came to fame in late 1960s as the lead guitarist and songwriter for the folk rock group, Fairport Convention, which he had co-founded in 1967. Since then, Richard has become an Ivor Novello Award-winning and GRAMMY® Award-nominated legend.
He holds a coveted spot on Rolling Stone’s ‘100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time’ and counts a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association in Nashville. In 2011, he gained an OBE.
Thompson’s influence can’t be overstated. Everybody from Robert Plant, Don Henley, and Elvis Costello to REM, Sleater-Kinney and David Byrne has covered his music.
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