Amplifying acoustic instruments more than a little is really cheating, and everything becomes a compromise.
Richard John Thompson Quotes
People want to hear about the extremes of human nature. They want things that are larger than their own lives, and more romantic, and not necessarily of their own experiences.
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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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