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Singer, songwriter and guitarist Richard Thompson on 'Electric' new album, old folk and playing for big crowds
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Feb 2, 2013
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Singer, songwriter and guitarist Richard Thompson on 'Electric' new album, old folk and playing for big crowds
Getting his start in Fairport Convention, the legendary British folk rock band, Thompson's songs have been performed by REM, Loudon Wainwright and Los Lobos.
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Getting his start in Fairport Convention, the legendary British folk rock band, Thompson's songs have been performed by REM, Loudon Wainwright and Los Lobos.

Richard Thompson is a guitarist, singer and songwriter. Getting his start in Fairport Convention, the legendary British folk rock band, his songs have been performed by REM, Loudon Wainwright and Los Lobos. He's also a solo artist with almost two dozen albums in his discography.

His newest album, Electric, gives his sound to a more straight forward rock focus designed to cater to a three piece band. Thompson talked with Off-Ramp producer Kevin Ferguson about the old days, his new album and more.