Uncovering the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Richard ThompsonNot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame | |||||||||||||||||||
Eligible since: 1998First Recording: 1972Previously Considered? No what's this? |
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Inducted into Rock Hall Projected in 2020 (ranked #37 in the Sidemen (Individuals) category) .
R.S. Top 500 Albums (?) | Rank | Version | |
I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight | 485 | 2020 | |
Shoot Out the Lights | 332 | 2012 | |
I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight | 471 | 2012 |
Essential Albums (?) | Wikipedia | YouTube | |
I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight (1974) | ☆ | ☊ | |
Shoot Out The Lights (1982) | ☆ | ☊ |
Essential Songs (?) | Wikipedia | YouTube | |
I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight (1974) | ☆ | ☊ |
Richard Thompson @ Wikipedia
Will Richard Thompson be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? "Musical excellence is the essential qualification for induction." |
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11 comments so far (post your own)Over the past 45 years there have been just a handful of musicians (Young, Dylan) who have been consistently excellent. Thompson writes great songs, is an amazing guitarist and a mesmerizing live performer. His only fault is not selling a lot of cds. Posted by David Hinder on Wednesday, 01/30/2013 @ 12:23pm |
Between his work with Fairport Convention, with ex-wife Linda, and under his own name as a solo artist (and band leader), Richard Thompson could potentially be nominated 3 times. His songs have been covered by many in and out of the rock genre. Rolling Stone magazine has included him in their lists of the best guitar players (he actually has two distinctive styles, depending on whether he is playing in a solo/folk/acoustic setting or a band/folk-rock/electric setting. Posted by bam juggler on Thursday, 04/10/2014 @ 12:04pm |
It is hard for me to understand how there can be a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame without Richard Thompson being a member. Posted by Martin Baron on Thursday, 04/10/2014 @ 12:49pm |
This is a slam dunk, folks -- his playing has far more breadth and depth than a whole hall full of Eric Claptons, his writing is right up there with Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Neil Young, and he's a uniquely, intensely soulful singer whose vocal style is every bit as distinctive as his playing and writing. Posted by Bruce Morgen on Thursday, 04/10/2014 @ 20:29pm |
Until now, I wasn't aware that Richard has been eligible since 1997. Each year I expect to hear that he has been inducted and each year I am disappointed. For someone with his sustained HIGH quality songwriting and playing spanning six decades, it is inconceivable that the great Richard Thompson has not been recognized. Posted by Ronald Crock on Thursday, 10/8/2015 @ 21:46pm |
I think RT unquestionably fulfills both criteria for induction. He is an immensely talented guitarist and songwriter. The Rolling Stone named him as one of the top 20 guitarists of all time. He has received lifetime achievement awards in both the USA and the UK for his songwriting. Plus his songs are covered extensively by other artists. Posted by Chuck Ebert on Friday, 08/25/2017 @ 12:39pm |
https://heartodaygrowntomorrow.wordpress.com/2020/04/26/1241-sun-apr-26-2020/ Posted by Pluto on Sunday, 04/26/2020 @ 12:37pm |
What? Richard Thompson has not been inducted into the R & R Hall of Fame? The man is legendary in the history of rock music, an incomparable guitarist, and wizard songwriter. What are they waiting for? Posted by Cecilia on Monday, 01/2/2023 @ 18:11pm |
Stunning Guitarist. Fantastic Songwriter. Fairport Convention, Richard and Linda, and a stellar solo career. Excellence. Glaring Omission for the HOF Posted by Will Vail on Thursday, 07/6/2023 @ 14:00pm |
Induct Richard already, WTF is wrong with y'all?!? He should have been in the R&RHOF the year you f*ckers built the place! Posted by Aaron Muntean on Sunday, 11/26/2023 @ 23:10pm |
If RT is finally - finally! - nominated for the Hall of Fame, maybe he will no longer be known by the unfortunate phrase, "Rock's best kept secret"! Posted by richard gressley on Thursday, 02/15/2024 @ 12:54pm |
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