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Tickets to Richard Thompson shows are available now right here at Event Tickets Center! Many of his shows have sold out elsewhere, but not here. Event Tickets Center has a limited number of tickets available for his next several shows. Prices start at $84, but can range all the way up to $377. So, you need to act fast before ticket prices rise. If you are on the fence about going to see Richard Thompson live, we have conveniently laid out some of the most important information about him. Listen to some of his most popular music via the playlist below and read up on some of his background and biggest achievements. Find the event you want to attend in the event list below, so you can purchase your tickets to go see Richard Thompson live!

Who is Richard Thompson?

Richard Thompson is a solo artist that has reached mid-level status across the indie, art pop, and country categories. Richard Thompson has released 41 live and studio albums and 11 singles on Spotify that string all the way back to Jan 1, 1972 with his debut album titled Morris On. His most recent album release was Life's Sweet Shadows: Vocal Works of Richard Thompson on Nov 15, 2024.

Richard Thompson's Popularity

Richard Thompson's steady growth has led to an overall artist ranking of 53,795 on Spotify in the United States. He has become well known for his exciting shows and entertaining performances which has built a robust following. This is largely fueled by more than 200,000 listeners and nearly 100,000 followers on Spotify, but he also reaches an additional over 6,000,000 listeners on Spotify through playlists. Additionally, Richard Thompson has a robust following on social media with nearly 20,000 followers on Instagram. His top video on TikTok has nearly 500,000 views.There are also nearly 1,000 posts on Tik Tok with Richard Thompson's tracks featured on them. Richard Thompson is most listened to in New York City in the United States.When you attend your next Richard Thompson show, it will be easy to see why he has built such a large following.

Richard Thompson as an Artist

You likely recognize Richard Thompson by his top tracks which include "1952 Vincent Black Lightning", "Dad's Gonna Kill Me", and "Persuasion". You might also listen to Richard Thompson due to his earliest albums such as Morris On, (Guitar, Vocal) A Collection Of Unreleased And Rare Material 1967-1976, and Strict Tempo!, but you may have heard of him from similar artists such as Lucinda Williams, Gillian Welch, and John Hiatt.

Richard Thompson Discography

AlbumRelease DateAlbum Type
Morris OnJan 1, 1972Album
(Guitar, Vocal) A Collection Of Unreleased And Rare Material 1967-1976May 1, 1976Album
Strict Tempo!Jan 1, 1981Album
Live At Rockpalast - December 10, 1983 Rockpalast Hamburg/markthalle & Live At Rockpalast - January 26, 1984 Rockpalast Cannes/midemJan 1, 1983Album
Hand Of KindnessJan 1, 1983Album
Small Town Romance: Live/Solo in New YorkJan 1, 1984Album
Reliving the PastJan 1, 1984Single
Across A Crowded RoomJun 8, 1985Album
AmnesiaJan 1, 1988Album
Rumor And SighJan 1, 1991Album
Sweet TalkerJan 1, 1992Album
Mirror BlueJan 1, 1994Album
You? Me? Us?Jan 1, 1996Album
Two Letter Words (Live 1994)Jan 1, 1996Album
IndustryMay 12, 1997Album
Celtschmerz (Live UK '98)Jan 1, 1998Album
Mock TudorJan 1, 1999Album
Semi-Detached Mock Tudor (Live)Jan 1, 2002Album
More GuitarFeb 25, 2003Album
Ducknapped! (Live)Jul 1, 2003Album
The Chrono Show (Live)Jan 1, 2004Album
FaithlessJul 28, 2004Album
1000 Years of Popular MusicJun 27, 2006Album
Sweet WarriorJan 1, 2007Album
Live WarriorJan 1, 2009Album
Dream Attic (Deluxe Version)Jan 1, 2010Album
Live From Austin, TXJun 5, 2012Album
Electric (Deluxe Version)Jan 1, 2013Album
ElectricMar 5, 2013Album
Acoustic ClassicsJul 22, 2014Album
Still (Deluxe Edition)Jan 1, 2015Album
Beatnik WalkingJan 1, 2015Single
Acoustic Classics IIAug 11, 2017Album
Acoustic RaritiesOct 6, 2017Album
The Storm Won't Come / Bones Of GileadJul 20, 2018Single
My Rock, My RopeAug 31, 2018Single
13 RiversSep 14, 2018Album
Richard Thompson: The Mask in the MirrorFeb 8, 2019Album
The Cold Blue (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Score)May 23, 2019Album
Live At Rock City: Nottingham, 1986Feb 14, 2020Album
Bloody Noses EPSep 11, 2020Single
Live From LondonJul 30, 2021Album
Serpent's TearsAug 13, 2021Single
Streamwalk / Treadwell No MoreMar 23, 2022Single
GlencoeApr 19, 2022Single
Music From Grizzly ManMay 6, 2022Album
(I Want to See) The Bright Lights Tonight [Live From Honolulu]Aug 12, 2022Single
Live From HonoluluAug 26, 2022Album
Singapore SadieFeb 29, 2024Single
FreezeApr 17, 2024Single
Ship To ShoreMay 31, 2024Album
Life's Sweet Shadows: Vocal Works of Richard ThompsonNov 15, 2024Album

Richard Thompson Top Tracks

TrackAlbumRelease Date
"1952 Vincent Black Lightning"Rumor And SighJan 1, 1991
"Beeswing"Mirror BlueJan 1, 1994
"Dad's Gonna Kill Me"Sweet WarriorJan 1, 2007
"Dad's Gonna Kill Me"Live WarriorJan 1, 2009
"I Feel So Good"Rumor And SighJan 1, 1991
"I Misunderstood"Acoustic ClassicsJul 22, 2014
"Mingulay Boat Song"Rogue's Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Song And ChanteysSep 26, 2006
"Persuasion"Action Packed: The Best Of The Capitol YearsJan 1, 2001
"Saving the Good Stuff for You"Electric (Deluxe Version)Jan 1, 2013
"Wall of Death"Folk RockMay 15, 2020

Similar Artists to Richard Thompson

ArtistGenreSpotify Followers
John Hiattcountry228,296
Gillian Welchoutlaw country241,852
Lucinda Williamsindie258,227
Billy Braggcountry175,501
Iris DeMentindie88,317
Fairport Conventionoldies127,013
Loudon Wainwright IIIcountry82,604
The Jayhawkscountry121,849
Gram Parsonsoutlaw country143,619
Uncle Tupelocountry108,244

Meet Richard Thompson


English folk-rock singer/songwriter and guitarist Richard Thompson first stepped onto the scene in 1967 as a member of Fairport Convention. Thompson has been described as "a versatile virtuoso guitarist and a sharp observational singer/songwriter whose work burns with intelligence and dark emotion." He has earned several prestigious awards for his contributions to music, including an Ivor Novello Award and a lifetime achievement award from BBC Radio. He was also appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2011.