British folk-rock pioneer Richard Thompson, who came to prominence with Fairport Convention, is a brilliant songwriter and innovative guitarist. Rolling Stone magazine listed Thompson as #19 on its list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. With more than a staggering 30 albums to his name, Thompson has earned a reputation as a skilled and compelling live performer and a consistently vital recording artist.
Added by Upcoming Robot on September 9, 2010