Beeswing: Fairport, Folk Rock and Finding My Voice, 1967–75 by Richard Thompson

The memoir of international music icon Richard Thompson, co-founder of the legendary folk rock group Fairport Convention.

'I encourage everyone to read this wonderful book.' ELVIS COSTELLO

'Thompson could be said to be an English Dylan - only in some ways he's even better than that.' GUARDIAN

Richard Thompson came of age during an extraordinary moment in 1960s Britain - as music began to reflect a great cultural awakening, the guitarist and songwriter co-founded Fairport Convention, ushering in the era of folk rock. An intimate memoir of personal discovery and creative intensity, Beeswing vividly captures the life of an international music icon in a world on the cusp of change.

Paperback
Publication: 31 Mar 2022, Faber & Faber
ISBN: 9780571348176
Extent: 288 pages