Richard Thompson – Whilst my guitar gently weeps

Just wanted to mention singer-songwriter Richard Thompson. Last week he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Radio 2 Folk Awards. Far from the bearded, real ale swilling stereotype you would associate with English folk music, Thompson is a fine songsmith. His collection of solo performances at the New York ‘Bottom Line’ Club on the album “Small Town Romance” is never off my mp3 player. From Fairport Convention to his solo albums, other guitarists can only weep at his dexterity…

Official Richard Thompson Site