Thompson left Fairport in 1971, recorded a solo album, then teamed up with his then-wife Linda Thompson for several brilliant albums,
But during the 1970s, the couple quite the music business for a couple of years, moving into a Sufi Muslim commune in England. Richard remains a Muslim.
The couple divorced after Shoot Out The Lights, and Richard recorded a bunch of solo albums, many of which leaned into the rock direction, such as 1994's Mirror Blue,
Don't be fooled by this acoustic number; Thompson is perhaps the best electric guitarist you've never heard of. I've seen Thompson in concert about a half dozen times, solo and with a band. Each gig was memorable.
Thompson continues to tour.
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