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Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and guitarist Richard Thompson is set to bring his extraordinary talent to the Whitaker Center on February 23! Widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Thompson’s career spans over five decades, blending folk, rock, and traditional British influences into a uniquely captivating sound. Richard Thompson’s musical influence cannot be overstated. Having co-founded the groundbreaking group Fairport Convention as a teenager in the ‘60s, he and his bandmates invented the distinctive strain of British Folk Rock. The Los Angeles Times called him “the finest rock songwriter after Dylan and the best electric guitarist since Hendrix” and Rolling Stone has named him one of the Top 100 Guitarists of All Time.

GALLERY: Richard Thompson performs | February 23, 2025

Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.
Richard Thompson performs at Sunoco Performance Theater on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Photo by Michael Yatsko.

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