Richard Thompson
Biography
Richard Thompson, born April 3, 1949, is an English songwriter and musician known for his work with Fairport Convention in the late 1960s. He formed a successful duo with wife Linda Thompson, producing critically acclaimed albums such as I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight (1974) and You? Me? Us? (1996). Thompson's solo career has spanned over 40 years, earning him multiple Grammy nominations, including Still (2015), his first UK Top Ten album.