Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson (born April 3, 1949) is a musician and was a member of Fairport Convention, 'the English Jefferson Airplane' and later pioneers of British Folk Rock, from formation in 1967. Went solo in 1971 then as a duo with wife Linda. Notable albums as a duo - 'I Want To see The Bright Lights Tonight' and 'Shoot Out The Lights' The couple divorced in 1982. Richard continues to make critically acclaimed albums but has somehow avoided mainstream success.

External links

• BeesWeb: Official web site (http://richardthompson-music.com/)