Richard Thompson
FolkBritish folk revivalsinger-songwriter traditionvirtuoso fingerstyle guitar
Richard Thompson OBE (born 3 April 1949, Notting Hill, London) is a British singer/songwriter and guitarist. Highly regarded for his guitar techniques, Thompson was awarded the Orville H. Gibson award for best acoustic guitar player in 1991. Similarly, his songwriting has earned him an Ivor Novello Award and, in 2006, a lifetime achievement award from BBC Radio. Thompson made his debut as a recording artist as a member of Fairport Convention in September 1967.
Influenced by: Fairport Convention, Bob Dylan, Bert Jansch
- Active:
- 1967-present
- Scene:
- British folk
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