Podcast 322: Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson joins us this week for a very special talk about
the making of his new memoir, Beeswing: Losing My Way and Finding
My Voice 1967-1975. The book chronicles the first chapter of RT's
music career - including his time in the Fairport Convention,
playing with Sandy Denny and his first solo albums - and is a
must-read for fans of the famed singer-songwriter.


During our chat, we talk about the times Jimi Hendrix sat in with
the Fairport Convention, how the group unearthed all those old
British folk songs, his relationship with Sandy Denny and how he
gleaned at least part of his right hand technique from
banjo-ukulele great George Formby. We also hear about Thompson's
future recording projects, his Lowden guitars, and a lot
more. 


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Music and Retrofret Vintage Guitars. Use the discount code
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