British guitarist Thompson’s memoir revisits golden rock era
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British guitarist Thompson’s memoir revisits golden rock era

Associated Press  

In 1968, the year “Hey Jude” hit the charts, Richard Thompson turned down an invitation to Paul McCartney’s birthday party. Those are among the fun facts found in Thompson’s new memoir, “Beeswing: Losing My Way and Finding My Voice 1967–1975.” The British guitarist and singer-songwriter, who has long had a small but devout following, revisits his role as observer and participant in a consequential era of rock music. If he invites me to his 80th, then I’ll definitely go.” Thompson’s droll wit is evident throughout “Beeswing,” especially in his account of Fairport’s first U.S. tour. “Beeswing” also provides a wrenching account of the 1969 crash of Fairground’s touring van that killed Thompson’s girlfriend, Jeannie Franklyn, and the band’s drummer, Martin Lamble.

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