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About Richard Thompson

Veteran singer-songwriter Richard Thompson casts a rare kind of spell through music, weaving gorgeous melodies around richly detailed, story-driven lyrics. A master of the six-string, his guitar playing is as expressive as his songwriting, moving effortlessly between delicate restraint and virtuosic fire. Whether performing solo or with a full band, Thompson’s work is defined by emotional depth, sharp observation and an unmistakable musical voice that has remained vital across decades.

Born in Notting Hill, Thompson is widely recognised as one of the world’s great songwriters and guitarists. His influence reaches far beyond folk and roots music, with artists including R.E.M., Elvis Costello and David Byrne all citing him as a major inspiration. Across his career he has received multiple Grammy nominations and an Ivor Novello Award, cementing his reputation as a true original. His song “1952 Vincent Black Lightning” was named in Time magazine’s list of the All-Time 100 Songs, a fitting acknowledgement of a body of work that continues to captivate audiences through vivid storytelling, musical brilliance and timeless craft.