Richard Thompson
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“We thought, ‘He’s a massively successful artist – what could possibly go wrong?’ We really didn’t like the results, so we didn’t give permission for it to be released”: The folk-rock album recorded with an ’80s mega-star that never saw the light of day
By Jonathan Horsley published
When Richard and Linda Thompson entered the studio with Gerry Rafferty they thought only good could come of it. But creative differences saw the songs shelved... At least for a time

From gigging in strip clubs to recording with John Martyn and Kate Bush, Danny Thompson walked a singular path in bass playing
By Nick Wells published
Beginning with his early days amid London’s jazz and blues boom in the ’50s, to his famed partnership with singer-songwriter John Martyn, the late Danny Thompson excelled at everything he touched

Folk icon Richard Thompson on tuning revelations, keeping his chops up, and why you won't find him in a guitar jam
By Andrew Daly published
We meet Thompson to find out how he’s preparing to go head-to-head with Tommy Emmanuel, chat about the end of his touring days, and talk about how fresh tunings yield fresh ideas

Why folk legend Richard Thompson is embracing new guitar gear – but drawing the line at digital
By Matt Owen published
Thompson may be impressed with modern guitar gear, but he’s explained why he doesn’t like digital amp simulations

Spinal Tap Bassist Derek Smalls Announces Star-Studded Solo Album, 'Smalls Change'
By Jackson Maxwell published
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