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A look into Richard Thompson’s Work

The catalog of Richard Thompson, which now stretches beyond a half-century, can be incredibly intimidating, especially as you navigate the various bands and configurations and concepts. But there are a few undisputed classics from every phase, and San Diego Magazine offers a quick glimpse at three of them. If you’re still wondering what’s up with one of music’s modern masters of singing, songwriting, and guitar playing, give it a read.

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