San Diego Union-Tribune

Music Review: British guitarist Richard Thompson’s ‘Ship to Shore’ is a gem, with dazzling solos

For more than half a century, British guitarist Richard Thompson has created albums filled with curious characters, love laments, dark chords, dark humor and peerless guitar work. That makes each ...
Yahoo

Richard Thompson, Royal Albert Hall, review: Fairport guitarist turns 75 with heartfelt family affair

It was a family affair at British singer-songwriter Richard Thompson’s 75th birthday concert, as his current wife, one notable ex-wife, and a host of children, grandchildren and unrelated star friends ...
Chicago Tribune

British guitarist Richard Thompson’s memoir revisits golden rock era

In 1968, the year “Hey Jude” hit the charts, Richard Thompson turned down an invitation to Paul McCartney’s birthday party. On other occasions over the years, Thompson shared the stage with Jimi ...

Tune in to a mini-concert with Richard Thompson

This show had been on the air for less than a year when Thompson made his first of many appearances back in 1992. It feels ...
Jazz

Richard Thompson

In 2017, Ivor Novello Award-winning and GRAMMY® Award-nominated legend Richard Thompson gave himself up to the music itself. Picking up a guitar, emotions echoed through his deft fleet-fingered ...
The Gazette

British guitarist Richard Thompson bringing wealth of songwriting to Iowa City

The world of music has primarily been ruled by those 30 and under 30. A glance at the current Top 10 on the Billboard pop chart backs that up, as Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran and Lil’ Nas currently reside in ...
Noozhawk

Jeff Moehlis: Guitar Star Richard Thompson Captures ‘Black Lightning’ with Acoustic, Electric Sets

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) Click to share on X (Opens in new window) Shortly into his ...
Independent Record

Richard Thompson's 'Still' shows a guitar icon in fine form

To close out his latest album, "Still" (Fantasy Records), Irish songwriter and guitar legend Richard Thompson takes a little stroll down memory lane. The song, "Guitar Heroes," is a nearly ...
Yahoo

Music Review: British guitarist Richard Thompson’s 'Ship to Shore' is a gem, with dazzling solos

This cover image released by New West Records shows "Ship to Shore" by Richard Thompson. (New West Records via AP) For more than half a century, British guitarist Richard Thompson has created albums ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

British guitarist Thompson’s memoir revisits golden rock era

In 1968, the year “Hey Jude” hit the charts, Richard Thompson turned down an invitation to Paul McCartney’s birthday party. On other occasions over the years, Thompson shared the stage with Jimi ...
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Music Review: British guitarist Richard Thompson’s 'Ship to Shore' is a gem, with dazzling solos

For more than half a century, British guitarist Richard Thompson has created albums filled with curious characters, love laments, dark chords, dark humor and peerless guitar work. That makes each ...