Richard Thompson
Pete Long obituary
Other lives: Maths teacher who became an authority on musicians including Neil Young and Jackson Browne
John Soane
26, Jun, 2021 @11:47 AM
Richard Thompson: 'I had to put the pen down, take a deep breath, have a little cry'
The folk-rock pioneer has finally written his memoir, covering a life-changing crash and his fiery romance with Linda Thompson
Jude Rogers
14, Mar, 2021 @7:00 AM
Richard Thompson's famous fans choose their favourite songs
Admirers from Robert Plant to Rachel Unthank pick the tracks from the master songwriter that mean most to them
The Observer
14, Mar, 2021 @7:00 AM
Richard and Linda Thompson: Hard Luck Stories 1972–1982 review – a tempestuous tale worth retelling
The highlight of this eight-CD box set is 31 previously unreleased tracks
Kitty Empire
12, Sep, 2020 @1:00 PM
Richard Thompson at 70: on love, loss and being a Muslim in Trump's US
The master of British folk music has weathered a second divorce and lives in the US where ‘Trump has ramped up bigotry considerably’. At least ex-wife Linda has forgiven him
Robin Denselow
30, Sep, 2019 @8:13 AM
Richard Thompson review – rock’n’rolling back the years
Half a century after his first gig with Fairport Convention, folk-rocker Richard Thompson is as cool and contemporary as ever
Jude Rogers
12, Aug, 2018 @8:00 AM
Richard Thompson: Acoustic Classics II review – fiery, beautiful gems of song
Jude Rogers
10, Aug, 2017 @5:30 PM
Steve Gunn on his favourite guitarists: from Bert Jansch to Johnny Marr
While on tour in Europe the psych-folk man runs down his favourite all-time players, ranging from a hardcore archetype to British folk mainstays
Interview by Martin Horsfield
02, Jun, 2016 @12:00 PM
Buddy Miller & Friends: Cayamo Sessions at Sea review – country cruising
These Caribbean cruise recordings are a fine showcase of the best voices country music has to offer
Neil Spencer
24, Jan, 2016 @8:00 AM
Richard Thompson: Still review – characteristically stormy
Producer Jeff Tweedy brings extra texture to a fine set from the folk rock master
Neil Spencer
28, Jun, 2015 @7:00 AM
Richard Thompson: Still review – impressive Jeff Tweedy-produced album
Folk guitar hero Richard Thompson is joined by Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy and others for an impressive new electric set
Robin Denselow
25, Jun, 2015 @5:45 PM
Richard Thompson – Still: exclusive album stream
Have a listen to the latest Richard Thompson album – featuring production from Jeff Tweedy – and let us know your thoughts
Guardian music
08, Jun, 2015 @2:47 PM
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