About

Richard Thompson's musical influence cannot be overstated. Through co-founding the ground-breaking group Fairport Convention as a teenager in the '60s, he and his bandmates invented the distinctive strain of British Folk Rock.

He left the group by the time he was 21, which was followed by a decade-long musical partnership with his then-wife Linda, to over 30 years as a highly successful solo artist. His undeniable talent has earned him several awards, including lifetime achievement awards for songwriting from the BBC Radio 2 Awards and the Americana Music Association, plus the prestigious Ivor Novello Award.

His song "1952 Vincent Black Lightning" was named one of TIME Magazine's "100 Greatest Songs Since 1923" and a wide range of musicians have recorded his songs, including Robert Plant, Elvis Costello, R.E.M., Bonnie Raitt, Tom Jones, David Byrne, and many more.

His genre-defying mastery of both acoustic and electric guitar, along with engaging energy and onstage wit continue to earn him new fans and a place as one of the most distinctive virtuosos and writers in Folk Rock history. He promises a 50-minute acoustic set of old and new tracks, before Zara Phillips joins him on backing vocals for the last 40 minutes.

Tickets

£47