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In reply to the discussion: What is your favorite soft rock/ folk rock singer or band? Mine is James Taylor [View all]justaprogressive
(5,187 posts)67. Richard Thompson - Not your average picker

Thompson first gained prominence in the late 1960s as the lead guitarist and songwriter for the folk rock group Fairport Convention, which he had co-founded in 1967. After departing the group in 1971, Thompson released his debut solo album Henry the Human Fly in 1972. The next year, he formed a duo with his wife Linda Thompson, which produced six albums, including the critically acclaimed I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight (1974) and Shoot Out the Lights (1982). After the dissolution of the duo, Thompson revived his solo career with the release of Hand of Kindness in 1983. He has released eighteen solo studio albums. Three of his albumsRumor and Sigh (1991), You? Me? Us? (1996), and Dream Attic (2010)have been nominated for Grammy Awards,[4] while Still (2015) was his first UK Top Ten album. He continues to write and record new material and has frequently performed at venues throughout the world,
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What is your favorite soft rock/ folk rock singer or band? Mine is James Taylor [View all]
debm55
Aug 18
OP
You know, I've lived in Colorado since '81 and that was my first time at Red Rocks.
Laffy Kat
Tuesday
#60
I love John Denver. One of my favorites of his was Sunshine on my Shoulders. RIP John.
debm55
Aug 18
#13
I loved his music too. The state of WV about an hour drive from me, has as their state song "Take Me Home, Country
debm55
Aug 18
#15
That's funny. Around , here is western PA. they play a lot of tourist ads for WV, Guess what song they play in the
debm55
Aug 18
#22
Fleetwood Mac, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bee Gees, Elton John and John Denver
TommieMommy
Aug 18
#25
In addition to all the other great suggestions, I'd like to name Paul Simon
Trailrider1951
Aug 18
#32
I have gone to three of his concerts.all with Carol King. Loved it. I agree the audience now is a little older. Thanks
debm55
Tuesday
#57
Fun fact: Jane's Taylor was the first non-British artist the Beatles signed to Apple Records
underpants
Tuesday
#55