As the writer, you’re always a presence in the song. If you get close to what human beings are like, you’re writing about common experience. We all do much the same things, so if you nail somebody, then you’ve also nailed yourself.
Richard John Thompson Quotes
Amplifying acoustic instruments more than a little is really cheating, and everything becomes a compromise.
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| Birth: | 3rd April, 1949 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Musician, Singer |
About
Richard John Thompson OBE is a British songwriter, guitarist and recording and performing musician. Highly regarded for his guitar techniques and strange, darkly-funny lyrics, Thompson was awarded the Orville H. Gibson award for best acoustic guitar player in 1991.
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