Posts Tagged ‘Thompsons’

The Thompsons, Richard , Linda, Teddy, and Kami half brother Jack nephew Zak Hobbs plus Kami’s husband James Walbourne, all these have had a part in English Folk or Rock history so with a solid pedigree they have all collaborated previously, As a group they have all contributed to a collection of songs under the name “Thompsons”   with each family member taking a vocal across this collection of songs. It all became something of a family songwriting competition, available on Fantasy Records in November

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 With such a family history  the Thompsons are one of English Folk’s heritage, acclaimed singer songwriter guitarist Richard Thompson and equally lauded ex wife and vocalist Linda Thompson who released six superb albums from 1973-1982 including the classic “I Want To See the Bright Lights Tonight” then their son Teddy who has released his own albums and daughter Kami who with husband James Wallborne formed  the excellent Folk Rock band “The Rails” last year, so together with other family members nephew Zak Hobbs they have got an new album tilted “Family” a 2 disc set of CD/DVD by the collective band “Thompson” their first output “Careful” with some distinctive Richard Thompson jangly guitar and lush backing harmonies from the other family members, due out 18th November

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