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

Richard Thompson

Softcover | 12.9 x 1.8 x 19.8 cm | 290 pp

Faber & Faber | 2022 | 9780571376988

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

‘Gripping . . . A quiet joy of a memoir.’ Guardian

‘I encourage everyone to read this wonderful book.’ Elvis Costello