Aug 20th, 2007 · Guitarist and singer/songwriter Richard Thompson might be considered a cult artist -- not widely known, but critically adored. He was a founding member of the vastly influential British folk band Fairport Convention. His new album is Sweet Warrior.
Jun 22nd, 2007 · Richard Thompson has been making inspired music for forty years. A guitar virtuoso, early innovator of the British folk-rock movement, and one of the era's finest songwriters, his distinctive style as an artist has influenced two generations of musicians and poets. Hear Thompson perform an evening of live music on NPR.org tonight, Jun. 22, in a full concert webcast from Washington, D.C.'s 9:30 Club.
Sep 6th, 2006 · Based on star power alone, this document of London rock circa 1971 should have been huge. Among the A-list friends gathered to support the Incredible String Band's Mike Heron on his solo outing are Richard Thompson, Steve Winwood, John Cale of The Velvet Underground, Ronnie Lane, Elton John and members of The Who.
Jun 1st, 2006 · Richard Thompson was saved from prison by his height. He is five-foot-one. When he was sentenced for a sex offense, a Nebraska judge said she didn't think Thompson would survive in prison -- partly because of his mental ability, and partly because he's short. Instead of jail term, she gave Thompson 10 years of what's called "intensive probation." The sentence prompted a Nebraska woman to start a petition drive demanding the judge's resignation.
Feb 17th, 2006 · British singer/songwriter Richard Thompson has a new box set of live performances, outtakes, and previously unreleased material. The 5-disc set, The Life and Music of Richard Thompson, was built from the musician's own archives as well as the archives of Thompson fans.
Sep 5th, 2005 · Richard Thompson grew up in post-war Britain, listening to Les Paul and Django Reinhardt. Known for his exceptional guitar work, Thompson's latest release, Front Parlour Ballads, is his first solo acoustic album in more than 20 years.