Richard Thompson
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Summary
Richard Thompson was born on April 3, 1949[1], in London[2]. He has worked as a guitarist[3], mandolinist[4], songwriter[5], singer[6], and singer-songwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,599 views/month, #6,332 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Linda Thompson[9]
- Child: Teddy Thompson[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
- Occupation: recording artist[12], composer[13], musician[14]
- Educated at: William Ellis School[15]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16], Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting[17], MOJO Awards[18]
- Member of: Richard & Linda Thompson[19]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Genre: rock music[22]
- Record label: Capitol Records[23], Island Records[24]
- Discography: Richard Thompson discography[25]
- Commons category: Richard Thompson[26]
- Family name: Thompson[27]
- Given name: Richard[28], John[29]
- Official website: http://www.richardthompson-music.com/[30]
- Instrument: Appalachian dulcimer[31], mandolin[32], guitar[33]
- Partner in business or sport: Linda Thompson[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Birth name: Richard John Thompson[36]
- Name in native language: Richard Thompson[37]
- Different from: Richard Thompson[38]
- Start of work period: 1967[39]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[40]
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Country: GB[41]
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Began / founded: 1949-04-03[42]
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Genre(s): british folk rock, contemporary folk, folk, folk rock, rock, singer-songwriter[43]
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Community tags: british, british folk rock, contemporary folk, electric folk, folk, folk rock, rock, singer-songwriter[44]
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MusicBrainz ID: ecfeacaf-0399-470f-8207-d1c646569fd0[45]
Why It Matters
Richard Thompson has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Richard Thompson born?
Richard Thompson's place of birth was London[2].
Who was Richard Thompson married to?
Richard Thompson's spouses include Linda Thompson[9].
What did Richard Thompson do for work?
Richard Thompson worked as a guitarist[3], mandolinist[4], songwriter[5], singer[6], and singer-songwriter[7].
Where did Richard Thompson go to school?
Richard Thompson was educated at William Ellis School[15].
What awards did Richard Thompson receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[16], Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting[17], and MOJO Awards[18].