Richard Thompson (born
April 3,
1949) is a musician and was a member of
Fairport Convention, 'the English
Jefferson Airplane' and later pioneers of British Folk Rock, from formation in
1967. Went solo in
1971 then as a duo with wife Linda. Notable albums as a duo - 'I Want To see The Bright Lights Tonight' and 'Shoot Out The Lights' The couple divorced in
1982. Richard continues to make critically acclaimed albums but has somehow avoided mainstream success.