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Richard Thompson's 'Sweet Warrior' Guitarist and singer/songwriter Richard Thompson might be considered a cult artist — not widely known, but critically adored. He was a founding member of the vastly influential British folk band Fairport Convention. His new album is Sweet Warrior.

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Richard Thompson's 'Sweet Warrior'

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Meredith Ochs

Richard Thompson's 'Sweet Warrior'

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Guitarist and singer/songwriter Richard Thompson might be considered a cult artist — not widely known, but critically adored. He was a founding member of the vastly influential British folk band Fairport Convention. He has released more than 40 albums, including a few classics.

Thompson's new album is called Sweet Warrior.