Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson is a world-renowned English singer, songwriter, and guitarist who co-founded the groundbreaking folk rock group Fairport Convention as a teenager in the 1960s and later became a highly successful solo artist with over 30 years of acclaim. He is celebrated for his masterful musicianship, darkly witty lyrics, and contributions to British Folk Rock, earning numerous awards including an Ivor Novello Award and an OBE in 2011.