Live eventSwansea

Richard Thompson - Hippies, Thugs and Heroes

Swansea Grand TheatreSwansea

27 April 2027 · 19:00

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Richard Thompson stands as one of the UK’s most enduring and inventive musicians, a guitarist and songwriter whose influence stretches from the British folk-rock boom of the late 1960s to the present day. Emerging from the ground-breaking band Fairport Convention, Thompson helped shape an entirely new musical language - electrifying traditional songs, redefining the role of the guitar, and writing material that quickly became part of the modern folk canon. His early solo work and the celebrated albums with Linda Thompson, including I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight and Shoot Out the Lights, cemented his reputation for fearless song writing, emotional depth and unmistakable guitar tone.Across five decades, Thompson has released a steady run of acclaimed albums, collaborated with artists across genres, and built a live reputation that few can match. His latest record, Hippies, Thugs