Richard Thompson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Richard Thompson
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Apr 3, 1949(1949-04-03)
Age	75
Birthplace	England
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aries

Richard Thompson Biography

Richard Thompson is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on April 3, 1949 in England, England, United Kingdom. Guitarist, songwriter, and performer who played with the British folk-rock group Fairport Convention.

The BBC made a documentary about his career, with contributions from Billy Connolly and other well-known musicians.

His father was a Scotland Yard detective.

Richard Thompson Net Worth

Richard Thompson is one of the richest Guitarist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Richard Thompson 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was influenced by his father’s jazz and Irish folk music.

He is known for his trademark dark wit as much as for his music.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Richard Thompson Dating?

According to our records, Richard Thompson married to Nancy Covey , Linda Thompson. As of December 1, 2023, Richard Thompson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Richard Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Richard Thompson celebrates birthday on April 3 of every year.

Did Richard Thompson have a stroke?

Life is unpredictable. On Sunday, July 19, 2020 my dearest husband Richard Thompson was hospitalized at MUSC Hospital with the stroke. Richie has loss of mobility and control of the right side of his body. He got the clot buster medication TPA and as for today, he will remain at the hospital until Thursday, July 23.

Is Richard Thompson still married?

Last year, after the ending of his second marriage, to Nancy Covey , he quit California to move to New Jersey, home of his new partner, singer- songwriter and author Zara Phillips.

Did Richard Thompson get married?

Thompson left Fairport Convention in 1972 to record a solo album, Henry the Human Fly. Linda Peters was hired to sing backup vocals, and a short time later she and Thompson were married and began recording and performing as a duo.

What is Richard Thompson famous for?

The Los Angeles Times described him as “ the finest rock songwriter after Dylan and the best electric guitarist since Hendrix.” Thompson was a member of Fairport Convention from 1967 to 1971. In 1972, he recorded his first solo album, “Henry the Human Fly,” still considered by some to be one of his best recordings.

Who is Richard Thompson's partner?

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