Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson's Life & Work

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Jul 30, 2021

[REBROADCAST FROM APRIL 9, 2021] In his first memoir, celebrated guitarist Richard Thompson writes about his early life and co-founding the band Fairport Convention, plus offstage encounters with contemporary rock luminaries like the Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd. Thompson joins us to discuss Beeswing: Losing My Way and Finding My Voice 1967-1975.

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