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5 articles Oct 20

Richard Thompson Fairport Convention David Gilmour Faces Taras Prodaniuk David Mansfield Federico Fellini

Americana Highways, Americana UK, Paste Magazine +2

4 articles Oct 15

Richard Thompson Fairport Convention The Byrds Ship to Shore The Beatles Richard & Linda Thompson David Mansfield

KLOF Mag, Louder Sound, No Depression +1

The Guardian Music Oct 15

‘A guy held a knife to my throat and said: play something normal!’ Richard Thompson on crazy crowds, his beloved beret and Sandy Denny’s driving skills

Richard Thompson Sandy Denny Fairport Convention Nick Drake John Martyn Billy Connolly Gerry Rafferty The Incredible String Band

Aquarium Drunkard Oct 14

Transmissions :: Richard Thompson (2026)

Richard Thompson Fairport Convention Sandy Denny Linda Thompson Nick Drake

Louder Sound Oct 13

From petty crime and prison to folk legend: Nine Roy Harper albums to listen to and one to avoid

Roy Harper David Gilmour Kate Bush John Paul Jones Jimmy Page Led Zeppelin Pink Floyd

It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine Oct 12

Joe Boyd Interview: “I Was Moved to Tears” Hearing Nick Drake’s Early Recordings

Nick Drake Fairport Convention Richard & Linda Thompson Robyn Hitchcock The Incredible String Band Pink Floyd R.E.M.

2 articles Oct 11

Richard Thompson Fairport Convention Werner Herzog David Byrne Harry Shearer Linda Thompson

RTBF – Musique, The Guardian Music

The Line of Best Fit Oct 9

Nine Songs: Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson Fairport Convention Sandy Denny

Louder Sound Oct 5

Dave Cousins’ life with Strawbs, Rick Wakeman, Sandy Denny and Led Zeppelin

Strawbs Dave Cousins Rick Wakeman Sandy Denny Led Zeppelin Tony Visconti The Beatles The Rolling Stones The Who David Bowie Marc Bolan

Americana UK Sep 28

Richard Thompson “Sorcerer’s Apprentice” – it’s a kind of magic

Richard Thompson Bob Dylan Jimi Hendrix Joni Manassas Linda Thompson

Magnet Magazine Sep 25

Richard Thompson Released “Daring Adventures” 40 Years Ago Today

Richard Thompson

2 articles Sep 22

Lizzy McAlpine Nick Drake STELLA LEFTY

Bande à part, Stereogum

Aquarium Drunkard Sep 21

Maddy Prior & June Tabor’s Silly Sisters at 50

June Tabor Maddy Prior

American Songwriter Sep 13

Want To Wallow Instead of Rock Out on the Dance Floor? This Richard Thompson Song Is for You

Richard Thompson Fairport Convention Mitchell Froom

Magnet Magazine Sep 11

Happy Birthday John Martyn

John Martyn They Might Be Giants

Americana UK Aug 27

Fairport Convention announce extensive 2026 Autumn tour

Fairport Convention

The Line of Best Fit Aug 24

Fairport Convention announce UK tour ahead of diamond anniversary

Fairport Convention

Louder Sound Aug 10

“It could have been a huge record, but they buried it… It was his time but the boat just sailed away”: Despite his label's disinterest, Roy Harper’s Stormcock refused to die

Roy Harper Led Zeppelin Pink Floyd The Who Jimmy Page

7 articles Jul 30

Richard Thompson Werner Herzog Jim O’Rourke Henry Kaiser Fairport Convention Linda Thompson Rough Trade

Americana UK, Clash Music, KLOF Mag +4

Louder Sound Jul 30

"The music evokes the past in an extraordinary way. The public own it now, and it has a kind of magic to it." The story of Meet On The Ledge, Fairport Convention's most stirring, emotive anthem

Fairport Convention Meet on the Ledge Richard Thompson Iain Matthews Sandy Denny Bob Dylan Strawbs

5 articles Oct 20

Richard Thompson Fairport Convention David Gilmour Faces Taras Prodaniuk David Mansfield Federico Fellini

Americana Highways, Americana UK, Paste Magazine +2

The Guardian Music Oct 15

‘A guy held a knife to my throat and said: play something normal!’ Richard Thompson on crazy crowds, his beloved beret and Sandy Denny’s driving skills

Richard Thompson Sandy Denny Fairport Convention Nick Drake John Martyn Billy Connolly Gerry Rafferty The Incredible String Band

Louder Sound Oct 13

From petty crime and prison to folk legend: Nine Roy Harper albums to listen to and one to avoid

Roy Harper David Gilmour Kate Bush John Paul Jones Jimmy Page Led Zeppelin Pink Floyd

2 articles Oct 11

Richard Thompson Fairport Convention Werner Herzog David Byrne Harry Shearer Linda Thompson

RTBF – Musique, The Guardian Music

Louder Sound Oct 5

Dave Cousins’ life with Strawbs, Rick Wakeman, Sandy Denny and Led Zeppelin

Strawbs Dave Cousins Rick Wakeman Sandy Denny Led Zeppelin Tony Visconti The Beatles The Rolling Stones The Who David Bowie Marc Bolan

Magnet Magazine Sep 25

Richard Thompson Released “Daring Adventures” 40 Years Ago Today

Richard Thompson

Aquarium Drunkard Sep 21

Maddy Prior & June Tabor’s Silly Sisters at 50

June Tabor Maddy Prior

Magnet Magazine Sep 11

Happy Birthday John Martyn

John Martyn They Might Be Giants

The Line of Best Fit Aug 24

Fairport Convention announce UK tour ahead of diamond anniversary

Fairport Convention

7 articles Jul 30

Richard Thompson Werner Herzog Jim O’Rourke Henry Kaiser Fairport Convention Linda Thompson Rough Trade

Americana UK, Clash Music, KLOF Mag +4

4 articles Oct 15

Richard Thompson Fairport Convention The Byrds Ship to Shore The Beatles Richard & Linda Thompson David Mansfield

KLOF Mag, Louder Sound, No Depression +1

Aquarium Drunkard Oct 14

Transmissions :: Richard Thompson (2026)

Richard Thompson Fairport Convention Sandy Denny Linda Thompson Nick Drake

It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine Oct 12

Joe Boyd Interview: “I Was Moved to Tears” Hearing Nick Drake’s Early Recordings

Nick Drake Fairport Convention Richard & Linda Thompson Robyn Hitchcock The Incredible String Band Pink Floyd R.E.M.

The Line of Best Fit Oct 9

Nine Songs: Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson Fairport Convention Sandy Denny

Americana UK Sep 28

Richard Thompson “Sorcerer’s Apprentice” – it’s a kind of magic

Richard Thompson Bob Dylan Jimi Hendrix Joni Manassas Linda Thompson

2 articles Sep 22

Lizzy McAlpine Nick Drake STELLA LEFTY

Bande à part, Stereogum

American Songwriter Sep 13

Want To Wallow Instead of Rock Out on the Dance Floor? This Richard Thompson Song Is for You

Richard Thompson Fairport Convention Mitchell Froom

Americana UK Aug 27

Fairport Convention announce extensive 2026 Autumn tour

Fairport Convention

Louder Sound Aug 10

“It could have been a huge record, but they buried it… It was his time but the boat just sailed away”: Despite his label's disinterest, Roy Harper’s Stormcock refused to die

Roy Harper Led Zeppelin Pink Floyd The Who Jimmy Page

Louder Sound Jul 30

"The music evokes the past in an extraordinary way. The public own it now, and it has a kind of magic to it." The story of Meet On The Ledge, Fairport Convention's most stirring, emotive anthem

Fairport Convention Meet on the Ledge Richard Thompson Iain Matthews Sandy Denny Bob Dylan Strawbs

Overview

Richard Thompson is set to release his new solo studio album, 'Hippies, Thugs and Heroes,' continuing his influential career in British folk rock. The album announcement coincides with reflections on his past experiences, including confrontations with audiences and collaborations with notable figures like Sandy Denny and Nick Drake.

Richard Thompson announces new solo studio album 'Hippies, Thugs and Heroes'

Richard Thompson announces new album Hippies, Thugs and Heroes

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Lizzy McAlpine Got Stella Lefty’d Over Nick Drake Soundalike On Her New Album

Richard Thompson announces 20th album 'Hippies, Thugs and Heroes'

Richard Thompson announces new solo studio album 'Hippies, Thugs and Heroes'

Post your questions for Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson announces 20th album 'Hippies, Thugs and Heroes'

Richard Thompson announces new album Hippies, Thugs and Heroes

Lizzy McAlpine Got Stella Lefty’d Over Nick Drake Soundalike On Her New Album

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