Songbook with Richard Thompson
In this episode, we’re joined by legendary British singer-songwriter Richard Thompson. With a career spanning over 55 years, Thompson delves into his musical journey, reflecting on influences and collaborations with icons like Sandy Denny, Jimi Hendrix, and Nick Drake.
About the Author
Richard Thompson
Richard Thompson first came to fame in late 1960s as the lead guitarist and songwriter for the folk rock group, Fairport Convention, which he had co-founded in 1967. Since then, Richard has become an Ivor Novello Award-winning and GRAMMY® Award-nominated legend.
He holds a coveted spot on Rolling Stone’s ‘100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time’ and counts a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Americana Music Association in Nashville. In 2011, he gained an OBE.
Thompson’s influence can’t be overstated. Everybody from Robert Plant, Don Henley, and Elvis Costello to REM, Sleater-Kinney and David Byrne has covered his music.
About the Chair
Saeed Khan
Saeed Khan is a cultural historian and commentator based at Wayne State University in Detroit, where he teaches in the departments of History and Global Studies. His academic expertise includes Islamic and Middle Eastern history, Islamic political thought, and transnational identities. Alongside his academic work, he is a frequent analyst for international media outlets. Saeed is the founder of the Center for the Study of Trans-Atlantic Diasporas, a policy institute focused on ethnic and immigrant communities in North America and Europe.
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