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Richard Thompson
photo credit: Tom Bejgrowicz

Active

1960s - 2010s

Born

April 3, 1949 in Notting Hill, London, England

Genre

Pop/Rock Folk

Styles

British Folk British Folk-Rock Contemporary Folk Singer/Songwriter Folk-Rock Psychedelic/Garage

Member Of

Fairport Convention French Frith Kaiser Thompson Bunch Morris On Richard & Linda Thompson Thompson
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Richard Thompson

Biography by Mark Deming

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British folk-rock icon who is a triple threat talent: dazzling guitarist, strong and insightful songwriter, and gifted vocalist.
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Album Highlights

  • Shoot Out the Lights
    Richard & Linda Tho … / Linda Thompson / Ric …
    Shoot Out the Lights
  • I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
    Richard & Linda Tho … / Linda Thompson / Ric …
    I Want to See the Brigh …
  • Pour Down Like Silver
    Richard & Linda Tho … / Richard Thompson /
    Pour Down Like Silver
  • Henry the Human Fly
    Richard Thompson
    Henry the Human Fly
  • Front Parlour Ballads
    Richard Thompson
    Front Parlour Ballads
  • Hard Luck Stories 1972-1982
    Linda Thompson / Richar … / Ric …
    Hard Luck Stories 1972- …
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Artists Moods

  • Angst-Ridden
  • Bittersweet
  • Brooding
  • Earnest
  • Sophisticated
  • Acerbic
  • Amiable/Good-Natured
  • Cerebral
  • Gloomy
  • Hypnotic
  • Intimate
  • Literate
  • Poignant
  • Tense/Anxious
  • Witty
  • Aggressive
  • Autumnal
  • Cathartic
  • Confident
  • Cynical/Sarcastic
  • Elegant
  • Energetic
  • Ethereal
  • Passionate
  • Provocative
  • Quirky
  • Reflective
  • Rousing
  • Theatrical
  • Wry
  • Boisterous
  • Complex
  • Irreverent
  • Somber
  • Uncompromising
  • Humorous
  • Restrained
  • Rollicking
  • Spiritual
  • Intense
  • Melancholy
  • Organic
  • Wistful

Artists Themes

  • Maverick
  • Sunday Afternoon
  • Imagination
  • Introspection
  • Reflection
  • Solitude
  • Rainy Day
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