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Richard Thompson

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Having produced numerous masterpieces with various bands and projectsincluding the Fairport Convention and the Richard & Linda duoand boasting a musical career spanning nearly 60 years, he remains a leading figure in the British folk and traditional music scene, , Richard Thompsona leading figure in the British folk and traditional music sceneis set to release his first new studio album in two years via New West Records in the U.S. in ’26!As the title *HIPPIES, THUGS, AND HEROES* suggests, this album features a collection of narrative-driven songs depicting a variety of charactersfrom old friends and his former self, drawn from his subconscious, to fictional figures. Based on demos Thompson crafted at home, the album was recorded in a style close to a live performancewith just 2 to 4 takesalongside long-time band members such as Michael Jerome (drums/percussion) and Taras Prodaniuk (bass),